SOS brake & braking system exam review
correctly answered
In a single anchor bendix drum type rear brake - the secondary lining is longer
than the primary
Compared to the secondary shoe lining areas of drum brakes, the primary shoe
lining area is: - smaller and goes toward the front of the car
During a brake overhaul, you notice that the brake fluid seems to be very dirty and
dark in color. What should you do? - flush the system before the new parts are
installed
In order to bleed the system on a vehicle equipped with power brakes: - None of
the above
Which of the following could be a symptom of over-torqued lug nuts? - A brake
pedal pulsation during braking.
Which of the following describes the proper sequence to bleed brake lines on
most rear wheel drive vehicles: - RR, LR, RF, LF
,SOS brake & braking system exam review
correctly answered
In disc brake caliper assemblies, the "square cut seal" is usually located: - In the
caliper piston bore
When performing a caliper overhaul, what would you use to remove the pistons
from the calipers? - Compressed air
Sliding caliper disc brake pads are kept in adjustment by the - Square cut piston
seal
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a power booster would likely cause: - Hard
pedal with very high effort required
When the brakes are applied on a car with disc-drum brakes, a vibration or
pulsating movement is felt. What can cause this problem? - A rotor thickness
variation
While test driving a car, the mechanic finds that the right front brake "grabs". The
most likely cause of this problem is: - Brake fluid or grease on the brake linings.
, SOS brake & braking system exam review
correctly answered
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? - A leaking
master cylinder primary piston seal.
A rattle is a single piston disc brake assembly which goes away when the brakes
are applied is most likely a result of: - Loose pads in the caliper
Which of the following would most likely cause dragging brakes? - A defective
vehicle load sensor
With the car standing still, you can hear a squeaking noise when applying the
brake pedal slowly. What could cause this noise? - Dry backing plate contact
surfaces.
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? - A broken shoe hold-
down spring or pin
If a drum brake self-adjuster seizes up, the likely result will be: - A low pedal
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