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SOS Mechanic Certification – Brakes Practice Test & Study Guide (2025)

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Prepare for the SOS Mechanic Certification Brakes exam with this study guide. Includes practice questions, answers, and explanations covering brake systems, diagnostics, and safety procedures.

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SOS Mechanic Certification- Brakes
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_j7j0gu

1. Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of Sealed non-serviceable
the following types of wheels bearings on
non-drive wheel?

2. to test a vacuum power brake booster in drop slightly and remain firm
the vehicle, you should pump the brake ped-
al at least 4 times, hold the brake pedal
depressed, and start the engine. the brake
pedal should:

3. You are installing a set of brake shoe linings Smaller and goes towards the front of the
that are not the same length. Traditionally, car.
the primary shoe lining is:

4. A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a hard pedal feel requiring very high pedal
a brake power booster would most likely effort to stop
cause:

5. A mechanic finds gear lube inside both rear A plugged axle
brake drums on a rear wheel drive vehicle.
What is the most likely cause of this prob-
lem?

6. Which of the following incorrect service pro- master cylinder push rod adjusted too
cedures will cause brake lock-up? long

7. Which of the following describes the proper Pump the brake pedal at least 25 times (or
way to depressurized an ABS system? more, depending on the manufacturer's
recommendation) with the ignition off.

8. The rear brakes are dragging after having technician use the parking brake to adjust
new linings installed and the drums ma- shoes and the cable is stuck
chined. the most likely cause is the:



, SOS Mechanic Certification- Brakes
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_j7j0gu

9. When turning brake drums: use a dampening strap to reduce chatter

10. Which of the following is NOT a necessary run-out
drum brake measurement?

11. On a 3-channel system, which wheels are on both rear wheels
the same circuit?

12. One way to test an ABS wheel speed signal AC volts
is to use _____ on your digital multimeter.

13. The key input for the ABS control module wheel speed sensors
comes from the:

14. ABS speed sensor and sensor rings: should not be hammered or tapped on
and should always be replaced as a
matched set

15. Flexible brake hoses should be replaced: when dampness is evident on the hose

16. Which of the following should be used to Micrometer
check for rotor thickness variation:

17. After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod adjusted properly
between the master cylinder and booster
should be:

18. Upon inspecting brake fluid condition, the silicone fluid added to the system
technician observes the diaphragm in the
master cylinder cup is swollen. Which of the
following is the most likely cause?

19. Inspect disc brake pads for excessive wear

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