MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES CERTIFICATION EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
UPDATED VERSION
Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following types of wheels
bearings on non-drive wheel? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
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: ---------CORRECT ANSWER------
-----------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: ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Smaller and goes towards the front of the car.
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power booster would
most likely cause: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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? ------
---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A plugged axle
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake
lock-up? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------master cylinder push
rod adjusted too long
Which of the following describes the proper way to depressurized an
ABS system? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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: ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------technician use the parking brake to adjust shoes
and the cable is stuck
,When turning brake drums: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------use a
dampening strap to reduce chatter
Which of the following is NOT a necessary drum brake measurement? --
-------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------run-out
On a 3-channel system, which wheels are on the same circuit? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------both rear wheels
One way to test an ABS wheel speed signal is to use _____ on your
digital multimeter. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------AC volts
The key input for the ABS control module comes from the: ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------wheel speed sensors
ABS speed sensor and sensor rings: ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
---should not be hammered or tapped on and should always be
replaced as a matched set
, Flexible brake hoses should be replaced: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
----------when dampness is evident on the hose
Which of the following should be used to check for rotor thickness
variation: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Micrometer
After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master cylinder
and booster should be: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Inspect disc brake pads for excessive wear
ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
UPDATED VERSION
Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following types of wheels
bearings on non-drive wheel? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
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: ---------CORRECT ANSWER------
-----------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: ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Smaller and goes towards the front of the car.
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power booster would
most likely cause: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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? ------
---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A plugged axle
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake
lock-up? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------master cylinder push
rod adjusted too long
Which of the following describes the proper way to depressurized an
ABS system? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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: ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------technician use the parking brake to adjust shoes
and the cable is stuck
,When turning brake drums: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------use a
dampening strap to reduce chatter
Which of the following is NOT a necessary drum brake measurement? --
-------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------run-out
On a 3-channel system, which wheels are on the same circuit? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------both rear wheels
One way to test an ABS wheel speed signal is to use _____ on your
digital multimeter. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------AC volts
The key input for the ABS control module comes from the: ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------wheel speed sensors
ABS speed sensor and sensor rings: ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
---should not be hammered or tapped on and should always be
replaced as a matched set
, Flexible brake hoses should be replaced: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
----------when dampness is evident on the hose
Which of the following should be used to check for rotor thickness
variation: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Micrometer
After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master cylinder
and booster should be: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Inspect disc brake pads for excessive wear
