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MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES CERTIFICATION EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026 LATEST VERSION
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
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
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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
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
Which of the following can be used to check for rotor thickness variation? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dial indicator
On a vehicle with a disc/drum brake system, the rear wheels lock up under hard
braking. The most likely cause is: - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Replace the
hub
When adjusting disc-drum brakes, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Adjust the
rear brakes after releasing the parking brakes
MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES CERTIFICATION EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026 LATEST VERSION
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
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
, 2
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
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
Which of the following can be used to check for rotor thickness variation? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dial indicator
On a vehicle with a disc/drum brake system, the rear wheels lock up under hard
braking. The most likely cause is: - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Replace the
hub
When adjusting disc-drum brakes, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Adjust the
rear brakes after releasing the parking brakes
