MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES CERTIFICATION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED (2024/2025) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
ABS speed sensor and sensor rings: - ANS ✓should not be hammered or
tapped on and should always be replaced as a matched set
Flexible brake hoses should be replaced: - ANS ✓when dampness is evident
on the hose
Which of the following should be used to check for rotor thickness
variation: - ANS ✓Micrometer
After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master cylinder
and booster should be: - ANS ✓adjusted properly
Upon inspecting brake fluid condition, the technician observes the
diaphragm in the master cylinder cup is swollen. Which of the following is
the most likely cause? - ANS ✓silicone fluid added to the system
When inspecting brake fluid levels, a technician observes low fluid levels.
which of the following should be done first? - ANS ✓Inspect disc brake pads
for excessive wear
Which of the following is true about most properly functioning anti-lock
brake systems? - ANS ✓The brakes may lock up at speeds less than 10 miles per
hour
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Which of the following is true about bleeding brake lines on most ABS
equipped vehicles? - ANS ✓Most ABS brake lines can be bled like a
conventional (non-ABS) system. However, caution must be taken because of the
extreme pressure.
Most anti-lock brake systems require the removal of the pressure
modulator fuse when: - ANS ✓a "spaced-saver" spare tire is being used and
mismatched tires are being installed
What does a load sensing proportioning valve do? - ANS ✓It increases the
hydraulic pressure during braking at the rear wheel cylinders when the vehicle is
loaded
The brakes of a car squeal each time they are applied, which of the
following is the LEAST likely source of the noise? - ANS ✓Glazed brake pads
Which of the following is a true statement about proportioning valves? -
ANS ✓They provide better braking balance during hard stops
A properly functioning load sensing proportioning valve will: - ANS ✓cause
an increase in the hydraulic pressure during braking at the rear wheel cylinders
when the vehicle is loaded.
Why don't disc brake system usually need adjustment? - ANS ✓A certain
amount of pressure is maintained by the metering valve
The front brakes of a car equipped with disc brakes in the front and drum
brakes in the rear, grab quickly as light pressure is applied to the brake
pedal, which of the following could be the cause of the problem? - ANS
✓Defective metering valve
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