UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Air in Hydraulic System - CORRECT ANSWER - A spongy brake pedal may be caused
by
Excessive tire pressure - CORRECT ANSWER - Can not cause very erratic brake pulling
while applying brakes
Excessive brake pedal travel - CORRECT ANSWER - A power assist brake booster push
rod that is too short will cause
Brake drum machined beyond its limits - CORRECT ANSWER - Can cause brake pedal
fade
Repair leak and replace brake linings - CORRECT ANSWER - How to correctly service
brake linings soaked with axle grease but still have a lot of lining left on them
Metering Valve - CORRECT ANSWER - Disc/Drum system, the front brakes lock up on
light pedal application. This could be caused by a bad:
Seized caliper piston - CORRECT ANSWER - Will NOT cause a low brake pedal
Air in the hydraulic system - CORRECT ANSWER - A spongy brake pedal on a vehicle
with 4-wheel disc brakes with a lower than normal travel indicates
Movement of brake pad during braking - CORRECT ANSWER - Causes disc brake squeal