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Michigan State Brakes Certification
Questions and Answers Latest 2026
Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following
types of wheels bearings on non-drive wheel? Ans: 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: Ans: 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:
Ans: Smaller and goes towards the front of the car.
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power
booster would most likely cause: Ans: 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? Ans: A plugged axle
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will
cause brake lock-up? Ans: master cylinder push rod
adjusted too long
Which of the following describes the proper way to
depressurized an ABS system? Ans: Pump the brake
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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: Ans: technician use the parking brake to adjust
shoes and the cable is stuck
When turning brake drums: Ans: use a dampening strap
to reduce chatter
Which of the following is NOT a necessary drum brake
measurement? Ans: run-out
On a 3-channel system, which wheels are on the same
circuit? Ans: both rear wheels
One way to test an ABS wheel speed signal is to use _____
on your digital multimeter. Ans: AC volts
The key input for the ABS control module comes from
the: Ans: wheel speed sensors
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
© 2025 All rights reserved
Michigan State Brakes Certification
Questions and Answers Latest 2026
Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following
types of wheels bearings on non-drive wheel? Ans: 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: Ans: 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:
Ans: Smaller and goes towards the front of the car.
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power
booster would most likely cause: Ans: 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? Ans: A plugged axle
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will
cause brake lock-up? Ans: master cylinder push rod
adjusted too long
Which of the following describes the proper way to
depressurized an ABS system? Ans: Pump the brake
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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: Ans: technician use the parking brake to adjust
shoes and the cable is stuck
When turning brake drums: Ans: use a dampening strap
to reduce chatter
Which of the following is NOT a necessary drum brake
measurement? Ans: run-out
On a 3-channel system, which wheels are on the same
circuit? Ans: both rear wheels
One way to test an ABS wheel speed signal is to use _____
on your digital multimeter. Ans: AC volts
The key input for the ABS control module comes from
the: Ans: wheel speed sensors
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
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