MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES FINAL EXAM ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔There is a scraping sound coming from one rear brake. The sound stops when the
brakes are applied. What is most likely the cause of the problem? - ✔✔a broken shoe
hold-down spring or pin
✔✔If a drum brake self-adjuster seizes up, the likely result will be: - ✔✔NOT a low
pedal, worn or brake drum, or a loose emergency brake cable.
✔✔After drum brakes have been applied and released, the brake fluid returns to the
master cylinder reservoir. What causes it to return? - ✔✔brake shoe return springs
✔✔On a single anchor duo-servo drum brake system, which shoe does most of the
braking? - ✔✔secondary shoe
✔✔Which lining does most of the braking on a leading/trailing brake? - ✔✔primary shoe
✔✔This tool is used to? - ✔✔Adjust the brake shoes to the drum
✔✔Which of the following could be a symptom of over-torqued lug nuts? - ✔✔A brake
pedal pulsation during braking.
✔✔Which of the following describes the proper sequence to bleed brake lines on most
rear wheel drive vehicles: - ✔✔RR, LR, RF, LF
✔✔In disc brake caliper assemblies, the "square cut seal" is usually located: - ✔✔In the
caliper piston bore
✔✔When performing a caliper overhaul, what would you use to remove the pistons from
the calipers? - ✔✔Compressed air
✔✔Sliding caliper disc brake pads are kept in adjustment by the - ✔✔Square cut piston
seal
✔✔When the brakes are applied on a car with disc-drum brakes, a vibration or pulsating
movement is felt. What can cause this problem? - ✔✔A rotor thickness variation
✔✔A rattle is a single piston disc brake assembly which goes away when the brakes
are applied is most likely a result of: - ✔✔Loose pads in the caliper
✔✔Which of the following would most likely cause dragging brakes? - ✔✔A defective
vehicle load sensor
, ✔✔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? - ✔✔A broken shoe hold-
down spring or pin
✔✔Which of the following can be used to check for rotor thickness variation? - ✔✔Dial
indicator
✔✔On a vehicle with a disc/drum brake system, the rear wheels lock up under hard
braking. The most likely cause is: - ✔✔A defective proportioning valve
✔✔After putting a bearing race in a hub, you notice that the new race is loose and can
spin in the hub. What should you do? - ✔✔Replace the hub
✔✔When adjusting disc-drum brakes, you should: - ✔✔Adjust the rear brakes after
releasing the parking brakes
✔✔You are rebuilding a master cylinder. What should you use to lubricate the internal
parts? - ✔✔Brake fluid
✔✔Which of the following is the most likely cause of low fluid level in the master
cylinder? - ✔✔Worn brake pads and linings
✔✔Which of the following describes the correct sequence for bleeding brake lines on
most front wheel drive vehicles? - ✔✔RR,LR, RF, LF
✔✔All of the following are steps in the procedure for servicing a typical dual master
cylinder, EXCEPT: - ✔✔Clean the master cylinder with a degreasing solvent
✔✔The brakes of a car tend to drag, which of the following could be the cause? - ✔✔A
stuck wheel cylinder or caliper piston
✔✔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.
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔There is a scraping sound coming from one rear brake. The sound stops when the
brakes are applied. What is most likely the cause of the problem? - ✔✔a broken shoe
hold-down spring or pin
✔✔If a drum brake self-adjuster seizes up, the likely result will be: - ✔✔NOT a low
pedal, worn or brake drum, or a loose emergency brake cable.
✔✔After drum brakes have been applied and released, the brake fluid returns to the
master cylinder reservoir. What causes it to return? - ✔✔brake shoe return springs
✔✔On a single anchor duo-servo drum brake system, which shoe does most of the
braking? - ✔✔secondary shoe
✔✔Which lining does most of the braking on a leading/trailing brake? - ✔✔primary shoe
✔✔This tool is used to? - ✔✔Adjust the brake shoes to the drum
✔✔Which of the following could be a symptom of over-torqued lug nuts? - ✔✔A brake
pedal pulsation during braking.
✔✔Which of the following describes the proper sequence to bleed brake lines on most
rear wheel drive vehicles: - ✔✔RR, LR, RF, LF
✔✔In disc brake caliper assemblies, the "square cut seal" is usually located: - ✔✔In the
caliper piston bore
✔✔When performing a caliper overhaul, what would you use to remove the pistons from
the calipers? - ✔✔Compressed air
✔✔Sliding caliper disc brake pads are kept in adjustment by the - ✔✔Square cut piston
seal
✔✔When the brakes are applied on a car with disc-drum brakes, a vibration or pulsating
movement is felt. What can cause this problem? - ✔✔A rotor thickness variation
✔✔A rattle is a single piston disc brake assembly which goes away when the brakes
are applied is most likely a result of: - ✔✔Loose pads in the caliper
✔✔Which of the following would most likely cause dragging brakes? - ✔✔A defective
vehicle load sensor
, ✔✔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? - ✔✔A broken shoe hold-
down spring or pin
✔✔Which of the following can be used to check for rotor thickness variation? - ✔✔Dial
indicator
✔✔On a vehicle with a disc/drum brake system, the rear wheels lock up under hard
braking. The most likely cause is: - ✔✔A defective proportioning valve
✔✔After putting a bearing race in a hub, you notice that the new race is loose and can
spin in the hub. What should you do? - ✔✔Replace the hub
✔✔When adjusting disc-drum brakes, you should: - ✔✔Adjust the rear brakes after
releasing the parking brakes
✔✔You are rebuilding a master cylinder. What should you use to lubricate the internal
parts? - ✔✔Brake fluid
✔✔Which of the following is the most likely cause of low fluid level in the master
cylinder? - ✔✔Worn brake pads and linings
✔✔Which of the following describes the correct sequence for bleeding brake lines on
most front wheel drive vehicles? - ✔✔RR,LR, RF, LF
✔✔All of the following are steps in the procedure for servicing a typical dual master
cylinder, EXCEPT: - ✔✔Clean the master cylinder with a degreasing solvent
✔✔The brakes of a car tend to drag, which of the following could be the cause? - ✔✔A
stuck wheel cylinder or caliper piston
✔✔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.
