SOS brake & braking system UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
In a single anchor bendix drum type rear brake - CORRECT ANSWER -the secondary
lining is longer than the primary
Compared to the secondary shoe lining areas of drum brakes, the primary shoe lining area is: -
CORRECT ANSWER -smaller and goes toward the front of the car
During a brake overhaul, you notice that the brake fluid seems to be very dirty and dark in color.
What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER -flush the system before the new parts are
installed
In order to bleed the system on a vehicle equipped with power brakes: - CORRECT
ANSWER -None of the above
Which of the following could be a symptom of over-torqued lug nuts? - CORRECT
ANSWER -A brake pedal pulsation during braking.
Which of the following describes the proper sequence to bleed brake lines on most rear wheel
drive vehicles: - CORRECT ANSWER -RR, LR, RF, LF
In disc brake caliper assemblies, the "square cut seal" is usually located: - CORRECT
ANSWER -In the caliper piston bore
When performing a caliper overhaul, what would you use to remove the pistons from the
calipers? - CORRECT ANSWER -Compressed air
Sliding caliper disc brake pads are kept in adjustment by the - CORRECT ANSWER -
Square cut piston seal
, A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a power booster would likely cause: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Hard pedal with very high effort required
When the brakes are applied on a car with disc-drum brakes, a vibration or pulsating movement
is felt. What can cause this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER -A rotor thickness variation
While test driving a car, the mechanic finds that the right front brake "grabs". The most likely
cause of this problem is: - CORRECT ANSWER -Brake fluid or grease on the brake
linings.
During a road test, you find that when normal breaking pressure is applied the pedal slowly goes
to the floor. What is the likely cause of this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER -A leaking
master cylinder primary piston seal.
A rattle is a single piston disc brake assembly which goes away when the brakes are applied is
most likely a result of: - CORRECT ANSWER -Loose pads in the caliper
Which of the following would most likely cause dragging brakes? - CORRECT
ANSWER -A defective vehicle load sensor
With the car standing still, you can hear a squeaking noise when applying the brake pedal slowly.
What could cause this noise? - CORRECT ANSWER -Dry backing plate contact surfaces.
There is a scraping sound coming from one rear brake. The sound stops when the brakes are
applied. What is the likely cause of the problem? - CORRECT ANSWER -A broken shoe
hold-down spring or pin
If a drum brake self-adjuster seizes up, the likely result will be: - CORRECT ANSWER -A
low pedal
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
In a single anchor bendix drum type rear brake - CORRECT ANSWER -the secondary
lining is longer than the primary
Compared to the secondary shoe lining areas of drum brakes, the primary shoe lining area is: -
CORRECT ANSWER -smaller and goes toward the front of the car
During a brake overhaul, you notice that the brake fluid seems to be very dirty and dark in color.
What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER -flush the system before the new parts are
installed
In order to bleed the system on a vehicle equipped with power brakes: - CORRECT
ANSWER -None of the above
Which of the following could be a symptom of over-torqued lug nuts? - CORRECT
ANSWER -A brake pedal pulsation during braking.
Which of the following describes the proper sequence to bleed brake lines on most rear wheel
drive vehicles: - CORRECT ANSWER -RR, LR, RF, LF
In disc brake caliper assemblies, the "square cut seal" is usually located: - CORRECT
ANSWER -In the caliper piston bore
When performing a caliper overhaul, what would you use to remove the pistons from the
calipers? - CORRECT ANSWER -Compressed air
Sliding caliper disc brake pads are kept in adjustment by the - CORRECT ANSWER -
Square cut piston seal
, A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a power booster would likely cause: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Hard pedal with very high effort required
When the brakes are applied on a car with disc-drum brakes, a vibration or pulsating movement
is felt. What can cause this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER -A rotor thickness variation
While test driving a car, the mechanic finds that the right front brake "grabs". The most likely
cause of this problem is: - CORRECT ANSWER -Brake fluid or grease on the brake
linings.
During a road test, you find that when normal breaking pressure is applied the pedal slowly goes
to the floor. What is the likely cause of this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER -A leaking
master cylinder primary piston seal.
A rattle is a single piston disc brake assembly which goes away when the brakes are applied is
most likely a result of: - CORRECT ANSWER -Loose pads in the caliper
Which of the following would most likely cause dragging brakes? - CORRECT
ANSWER -A defective vehicle load sensor
With the car standing still, you can hear a squeaking noise when applying the brake pedal slowly.
What could cause this noise? - CORRECT ANSWER -Dry backing plate contact surfaces.
There is a scraping sound coming from one rear brake. The sound stops when the brakes are
applied. What is the likely cause of the problem? - CORRECT ANSWER -A broken shoe
hold-down spring or pin
If a drum brake self-adjuster seizes up, the likely result will be: - CORRECT ANSWER -A
low pedal
