Michigan ASE Brake Certification Exam Graded A+

Air in Hydraulic System - ANSWER-A spongy brake pedal may be caused by Excessive tire pressure - ANSWER-Can not cause very erratic brake pulling while applying brakes Excessive brake pedal travel - ANSWER-A power assist brake booster push rod that is too short will cause Brake drum machined beyond its limits - ANSWER-Can cause brake pedal fade Repair leak and replace brake linings - ANSWER-How to correctly service brake linings soaked with axle grease but still have a lot of lining left on them Metering Valve - ANSWER-Disc/Drum system, the front brakes lock up on light pedal application. This could be caused by a bad: Seized caliper piston - ANSWER-Will NOT cause a low brake pedal Air in the hydraulic system - ANSWER-A spongy brake pedal on a vehicle with 4-wheel disc brakes with a lower than normal travel indicates Movement of brake pad during braking - ANSWER-Causes disc brake squeal Incorrect master cylinder pushrod adjustment - ANSWER-Excessive pedal travel before brakes apply is caused by Properly operating - ANSWER-Power brakes that move down slightly when the engine is started with the brakes applied are Vacuum supply test - ANSWER-Checks the vacuum supply hose for kinks and checks the level of vacuum supplied by the engine or vacuum pump With the engine off - ANSWER-When performing a vacuum booster function test, you should begin by pumping the brake pedal several times Brinelling - ANSWER-Dented race (cup) on a beari g that has been shock loaded torque the adjusting nut to a specified torque and back off the nut until it lines up with the hole and install the cotter pin - ANSWER-When adjusting front wheel bearings, you