SOS Mechanic Certification- Brakes Complete
Exam Q&A with Correct Answers.
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
Exam Q&A with Correct Answers.
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
