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MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES
CERTIFICATION 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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
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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
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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
MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES
CERTIFICATION 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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
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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
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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
