MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔When repairing damaged brake line, which of the following is correct? - ✔✔Replace
entire line that is damaged with a new line bent to the right shape using a tube bender
✔✔A customer complains that the brake pedal slowly moves to the floor when a steady
pressure is applied. There is no sign of fluid leakage. Which of the following is the most
portable cause of the problem? - ✔✔A worn primary cup
✔✔A car has an excessive amount of pedal travel during brake application, which of he
following could be the cause? - ✔✔Excessive clearance between the shoes and drum.
✔✔All of the following procedures, EXCEPT one describe the correct method for
bleeding the individual brakes on a car after the master cylinder has been bled: -
✔✔The bleeding sequence for all systems begins with the left rear wheel.
✔✔Which of the following is the LEAST likely cause of one brake dragging? - ✔✔A
corroded master cylinder bore
✔✔A car has a spongy pedal. Which of the following could be the cause? - ✔✔Air in the
system.
✔✔Which of the following is not correct in the procedure for preparing a brake rotor for
matching? - ✔✔Use a brake micrometer to measure the diameter
✔✔A car equipped with a vacuum assist power brake system reads an abnormal
amount of pedal effort to stop the car, which of the following could be the cause? - ✔✔A
plugged booster air breather
✔✔All of the following, EXCEPT one could cause the parking brakes to fail or not hold: -
✔✔Air in the system
✔✔An example of an incorrect procedure for replacing brake pads in a disc brake
system is: - ✔✔Remove the piston from the caliper and clean all rust corrosion, and dirt
✔✔A car's wheels severely vibrate when the brakes are applied, which of the following
is the LEAST likely source of he problem? - ✔✔The master cylinder
✔✔If vacuum is present on both sides of the diaphragm in a brake booster: - ✔✔The
brakes are being released
, ✔✔Which of the following is not a necessary precaution to follow when performing
brake repairs on an ABS equipped vehicle? - ✔✔Always remove the electronic brake
control module fuse before adjusting or replacing a wheel speed sensor
✔✔Which of the following is true when inspecting wheel speed sensors? - ✔✔You
should measure the air gap between the sensor and the reluctor wheel teeth
✔✔Which of the following would be the result of an inoperative ABS pump/motor
assembly: - ✔✔Conventional braking should still be available
✔✔What information might be found on a brake drum to help a mechanic? - ✔✔The
maximum diameter dimension
✔✔When checking a newly turned drum before putting it back on, you notice a thread-
like grooves in the braking surface. Why are the grooves there? - ✔✔The lathe was not
adjusted properly when the drum was turned
✔✔ Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following types of wheels bearings on
non-drive wheel? - ✔✔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: - ✔✔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: - ✔✔Smaller and goes towards the front of the
car.
✔✔A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power booster would most likely
cause: - ✔✔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? - ✔✔A plugged axle
✔✔Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake lock-up? -
✔✔master cylinder push rod adjusted too long
✔✔Which of the following describes the proper way to depressurized an ABS system? -
✔✔Pump the brake pedal at least 25 times (or more, depending on the manufacturer's
recommendation) with the ignition off.
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔When repairing damaged brake line, which of the following is correct? - ✔✔Replace
entire line that is damaged with a new line bent to the right shape using a tube bender
✔✔A customer complains that the brake pedal slowly moves to the floor when a steady
pressure is applied. There is no sign of fluid leakage. Which of the following is the most
portable cause of the problem? - ✔✔A worn primary cup
✔✔A car has an excessive amount of pedal travel during brake application, which of he
following could be the cause? - ✔✔Excessive clearance between the shoes and drum.
✔✔All of the following procedures, EXCEPT one describe the correct method for
bleeding the individual brakes on a car after the master cylinder has been bled: -
✔✔The bleeding sequence for all systems begins with the left rear wheel.
✔✔Which of the following is the LEAST likely cause of one brake dragging? - ✔✔A
corroded master cylinder bore
✔✔A car has a spongy pedal. Which of the following could be the cause? - ✔✔Air in the
system.
✔✔Which of the following is not correct in the procedure for preparing a brake rotor for
matching? - ✔✔Use a brake micrometer to measure the diameter
✔✔A car equipped with a vacuum assist power brake system reads an abnormal
amount of pedal effort to stop the car, which of the following could be the cause? - ✔✔A
plugged booster air breather
✔✔All of the following, EXCEPT one could cause the parking brakes to fail or not hold: -
✔✔Air in the system
✔✔An example of an incorrect procedure for replacing brake pads in a disc brake
system is: - ✔✔Remove the piston from the caliper and clean all rust corrosion, and dirt
✔✔A car's wheels severely vibrate when the brakes are applied, which of the following
is the LEAST likely source of he problem? - ✔✔The master cylinder
✔✔If vacuum is present on both sides of the diaphragm in a brake booster: - ✔✔The
brakes are being released
, ✔✔Which of the following is not a necessary precaution to follow when performing
brake repairs on an ABS equipped vehicle? - ✔✔Always remove the electronic brake
control module fuse before adjusting or replacing a wheel speed sensor
✔✔Which of the following is true when inspecting wheel speed sensors? - ✔✔You
should measure the air gap between the sensor and the reluctor wheel teeth
✔✔Which of the following would be the result of an inoperative ABS pump/motor
assembly: - ✔✔Conventional braking should still be available
✔✔What information might be found on a brake drum to help a mechanic? - ✔✔The
maximum diameter dimension
✔✔When checking a newly turned drum before putting it back on, you notice a thread-
like grooves in the braking surface. Why are the grooves there? - ✔✔The lathe was not
adjusted properly when the drum was turned
✔✔ Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following types of wheels bearings on
non-drive wheel? - ✔✔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: - ✔✔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: - ✔✔Smaller and goes towards the front of the
car.
✔✔A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power booster would most likely
cause: - ✔✔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? - ✔✔A plugged axle
✔✔Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake lock-up? -
✔✔master cylinder push rod adjusted too long
✔✔Which of the following describes the proper way to depressurized an ABS system? -
✔✔Pump the brake pedal at least 25 times (or more, depending on the manufacturer's
recommendation) with the ignition off.
