Michigan State Brakes Certification Exam
Questions with Answers
Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following types of wheels
bearings on non-drive wheel? - -Sealed non-serviceable
- to test a vacuum power brake booster in the vehicle, you should pump the
brake pedal at least 4 times, hold the brake pedal depressed, and start the
engine. the brake pedal should: - -drop slightly and remain firm
- You are installing a set of brake shoe linings that are not the same length.
Traditionally, the primary shoe lining is: - -Smaller and goes towards the
front of the car.
- A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power booster would most
likely cause: - -a hard pedal feel requiring very high pedal effort to stop
- A mechanic finds gear lube inside both rear brake drums on a rear wheel
drive vehicle. What is the most likely cause of this problem? - -A plugged
axle
- Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake lock-
up? - -master cylinder push rod adjusted too long
- Which of the following describes the proper way to depressurized an ABS
system? - -Pump the brake pedal at least 25 times (or more, depending on
the manufacturer's recommendation) with the ignition off.
- The rear brakes are dragging after having new linings installed and the
drums machined. the most likely cause is the: - -technician use the parking
brake to adjust shoes and the cable is stuck
- When turning brake drums: - -use a dampening strap to reduce chatter
- Which of the following is NOT a necessary drum brake measurement? - -
run-out
- On a 3-channel system, which wheels are on the same circuit? - -both rear
wheels
- One way to test an ABS wheel speed signal is to use _____ on your digital
multimeter. - -AC volts
, - The key input for the ABS control module comes from the: - -wheel speed
sensors
- ABS speed sensor and sensor rings: - -should not be hammered or tapped
on and should always be replaced as a matched set
- Flexible brake hoses should be replaced: - -when dampness is evident on
the hose
- Which of the following should be used to check for rotor thickness
variation: - -Micrometer
- After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master cylinder
and booster should be: - -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? - -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? - -Inspect disc brake pads for
excessive wear
- Which of the following is true about most properly functioning anti-lock
brake systems? - -The brakes may lock up at speeds less than 10 miles per
hour
- Which of the following is true about bleeding brake lines on most ABS
equipped vehicles? - -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: - -a "spaced-saver" spare tire is being used and
mismatched tires are being installed
- What does a load sensing proportioning valve do? - -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? - -Glazed brake pads
- Which of the following is a true statement about proportioning valves? - -
They provide better braking balance during hard stops
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