STATE BRAKE CERTIFICATION EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ 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: Answer: drop slightly and remain
firm
⩥ A mechanic finds gear lube inside both rear drums on a rear wheel
drive vehicle. What is most likely the cause of this problem? Answer: a
plugged axle
⩥ The rear brakes are dragging after having new linings installed and the
drums machined. the most likely cause is the: Answer: technician use the
parking brake to adjust shoes and the cable is stuck
⩥ While test driving a car, the mechanic finds that the right front brake
"grabs". The most likely cause of this problem is: Answer: brake fluid or
grease on the brake linings
⩥ Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake
lock-up? Answer: master cylinder push rod adjusted too long
, ⩥ Which of the following incorrect service procedures could cause
brake pedal pulsation? Answer: incorrect run-out on the car brake lathe
⩥ A common cause of pedal pulsation during brake application is:
Answer: NOT caused by improperly torqued wheels, damaged backing
plates, or lubricated shims
⩥ A properly functioning load sensing proportioning valve will: Answer:
cause an increase in the hydraulic pressure during braking at the rear
wheel cylinders when the vehicle is loaded.
⩥ which of the following is a quick way to isolated a defective master
cylinder? There are no external leaks in the system. Answer: pump up
the brake pedal, then hold it firm. if the pedal slowly drops to the floor,
the master cylinder may be defective.
⩥ After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master
cylinder and booster should be: Answer: adjusted properly
⩥ Upon inspecting brake fluid condition, the technician observes the
diaphragm in the master cylinder cup is swollen. Which of the following
is the most likely cause? Answer: silicone fluid added to the system
2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ 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: Answer: drop slightly and remain
firm
⩥ A mechanic finds gear lube inside both rear drums on a rear wheel
drive vehicle. What is most likely the cause of this problem? Answer: a
plugged axle
⩥ The rear brakes are dragging after having new linings installed and the
drums machined. the most likely cause is the: Answer: technician use the
parking brake to adjust shoes and the cable is stuck
⩥ While test driving a car, the mechanic finds that the right front brake
"grabs". The most likely cause of this problem is: Answer: brake fluid or
grease on the brake linings
⩥ Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake
lock-up? Answer: master cylinder push rod adjusted too long
, ⩥ Which of the following incorrect service procedures could cause
brake pedal pulsation? Answer: incorrect run-out on the car brake lathe
⩥ A common cause of pedal pulsation during brake application is:
Answer: NOT caused by improperly torqued wheels, damaged backing
plates, or lubricated shims
⩥ A properly functioning load sensing proportioning valve will: Answer:
cause an increase in the hydraulic pressure during braking at the rear
wheel cylinders when the vehicle is loaded.
⩥ which of the following is a quick way to isolated a defective master
cylinder? There are no external leaks in the system. Answer: pump up
the brake pedal, then hold it firm. if the pedal slowly drops to the floor,
the master cylinder may be defective.
⩥ After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master
cylinder and booster should be: Answer: adjusted properly
⩥ Upon inspecting brake fluid condition, the technician observes the
diaphragm in the master cylinder cup is swollen. Which of the following
is the most likely cause? Answer: silicone fluid added to the system
