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2025 MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS COVERING
BRAKE SYSTEMS, DIAGNOSTICS, REPAIR PROCEDURES, AND
STATE REGULATORY STANDARDS.
which of the following is a quick way to isolated a defective master cylinder? There are no
external leaks in the system. - ANSWER-pump up the brake pedal, then hold it firm. if the pedal
slowly drops to the floor, the master cylinder may be defective.
A common cause of pedal pulsation during brake application is: - ANSWER-NOT caused by
improperly torqued wheels, damaged backing plates, or lubricated shims
the car is at reset. When you slowly apply the brake pedal you hear a squeaking noise at the
rear of the vehicle. what could cause this noise? - ANSWER-dry backing plate contact surfaces
While test driving a car, the mechanic finds that the right front brake "grabs". The most likely
cause of this problem is: - ANSWER-brake fluid or grease on the brake linings
Wheel speed sensors: - ANSWER-send an A/C signal to the control module
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake lock up? - ANSWER-Master
Cylinder push rod adjusted too long
During a road test, you find that when normal breaking pressure is applied the pedal slowly
goes to the floor. What is the likely cause of this problem? - ANSWER-A leaking master cylinder
primary piston seal.
Before replacing a hydralic brake hose on an ABS equipped vehicle, you should first: - ANSWER-
relieve brake system pressure according to manufacturer procedures
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When would the pump motor be activated in an anti-lcok brake system with traction assist? -
ANSWER-when brake pedal pulsates
There is a scraping sound coming from one rear brake. The sound stops when the brakes are
applied. What is most likely the cause of the problem? - ANSWER-a broken shoe hold-down
spring or pin
If a drum brake self-adjuster seizes up, the likely result will be: - ANSWER-NOT a low pedal, worn
or brake drum, or a loose emergency brake cable.
After drum brakes have been applied and released, the brake fluid returns to the master
cylinder reservoir. What causes it to return? - ANSWER-brake shoe return springs
On a single anchor duo-servo drum brake system, which shoe does most of the braking? -
ANSWER-secondary shoe
Which lining does most of the braking on a leading/trailing brake? - ANSWER-primary shoe
This tool is used to? - ANSWER-Adjust the brake shoes to the drum
Which of the following could be a symptom of over-torqued lug nuts? - ANSWER-A brake pedal
pulsation during braking.
Which of the following describes the proper sequence to bleed brake lines on most rear wheel
drive vehicles: - ANSWER-RR, LR, RF, LF
In disc brake caliper assemblies, the "square cut seal" is usually located: - ANSWER-In the caliper
piston bore
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When performing a caliper overhaul, what would you use to remove the pistons from the
calipers? - ANSWER-Compressed air
Sliding caliper disc brake pads are kept in adjustment by the - ANSWER-Square cut piston seal
When the brakes are applied on a car with disc-drum brakes, a vibration or pulsating movement
is felt. What can cause this problem? - ANSWER-A rotor thickness variation
A rattle is a single piston disc brake assembly which goes away when the brakes are applied is
most likely a result of: - ANSWER-Loose pads in the caliper
Which of the following would most likely cause dragging brakes? - ANSWER-A defective vehicle
load sensor
There is a scraping sound coming from one rear brake. The sound stops when the brakes are
applied. What is the likely cause of the problem? - ANSWER-A broken shoe hold-down spring or
pin
Which of the following can be used to check for rotor thickness variation? - ANSWER-Dial
indicator
On a vehicle with a disc/drum brake system, the rear wheels lock up under hard braking. The
most likely cause is: - ANSWER-A defective proportioning valve
After putting a bearing race in a hub, you notice that the new race is loose and can spin in the
hub. What should you do? - ANSWER-Replace the hub
2025 MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS COVERING
BRAKE SYSTEMS, DIAGNOSTICS, REPAIR PROCEDURES, AND
STATE REGULATORY STANDARDS.
which of the following is a quick way to isolated a defective master cylinder? There are no
external leaks in the system. - ANSWER-pump up the brake pedal, then hold it firm. if the pedal
slowly drops to the floor, the master cylinder may be defective.
A common cause of pedal pulsation during brake application is: - ANSWER-NOT caused by
improperly torqued wheels, damaged backing plates, or lubricated shims
the car is at reset. When you slowly apply the brake pedal you hear a squeaking noise at the
rear of the vehicle. what could cause this noise? - ANSWER-dry backing plate contact surfaces
While test driving a car, the mechanic finds that the right front brake "grabs". The most likely
cause of this problem is: - ANSWER-brake fluid or grease on the brake linings
Wheel speed sensors: - ANSWER-send an A/C signal to the control module
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake lock up? - ANSWER-Master
Cylinder push rod adjusted too long
During a road test, you find that when normal breaking pressure is applied the pedal slowly
goes to the floor. What is the likely cause of this problem? - ANSWER-A leaking master cylinder
primary piston seal.
Before replacing a hydralic brake hose on an ABS equipped vehicle, you should first: - ANSWER-
relieve brake system pressure according to manufacturer procedures
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When would the pump motor be activated in an anti-lcok brake system with traction assist? -
ANSWER-when brake pedal pulsates
There is a scraping sound coming from one rear brake. The sound stops when the brakes are
applied. What is most likely the cause of the problem? - ANSWER-a broken shoe hold-down
spring or pin
If a drum brake self-adjuster seizes up, the likely result will be: - ANSWER-NOT a low pedal, worn
or brake drum, or a loose emergency brake cable.
After drum brakes have been applied and released, the brake fluid returns to the master
cylinder reservoir. What causes it to return? - ANSWER-brake shoe return springs
On a single anchor duo-servo drum brake system, which shoe does most of the braking? -
ANSWER-secondary shoe
Which lining does most of the braking on a leading/trailing brake? - ANSWER-primary shoe
This tool is used to? - ANSWER-Adjust the brake shoes to the drum
Which of the following could be a symptom of over-torqued lug nuts? - ANSWER-A brake pedal
pulsation during braking.
Which of the following describes the proper sequence to bleed brake lines on most rear wheel
drive vehicles: - ANSWER-RR, LR, RF, LF
In disc brake caliper assemblies, the "square cut seal" is usually located: - ANSWER-In the caliper
piston bore
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When performing a caliper overhaul, what would you use to remove the pistons from the
calipers? - ANSWER-Compressed air
Sliding caliper disc brake pads are kept in adjustment by the - ANSWER-Square cut piston seal
When the brakes are applied on a car with disc-drum brakes, a vibration or pulsating movement
is felt. What can cause this problem? - ANSWER-A rotor thickness variation
A rattle is a single piston disc brake assembly which goes away when the brakes are applied is
most likely a result of: - ANSWER-Loose pads in the caliper
Which of the following would most likely cause dragging brakes? - ANSWER-A defective vehicle
load sensor
There is a scraping sound coming from one rear brake. The sound stops when the brakes are
applied. What is the likely cause of the problem? - ANSWER-A broken shoe hold-down spring or
pin
Which of the following can be used to check for rotor thickness variation? - ANSWER-Dial
indicator
On a vehicle with a disc/drum brake system, the rear wheels lock up under hard braking. The
most likely cause is: - ANSWER-A defective proportioning valve
After putting a bearing race in a hub, you notice that the new race is loose and can spin in the
hub. What should you do? - ANSWER-Replace the hub
