MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES STUDY EXAMS GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔When inspecting brake fluid levels, a technician observes low fluid levels. Which of
the following is the most likely cause? - ✔✔Normal pad wear.
✔✔When inspecting brake fluid levels, a technician observes low fluid levels. Which of
the following is the most likely cause? - ✔✔Leaking wheel cylinder.
✔✔When inspecting brake fluid levels, a technician observes low fluid levels. Which of
the following is the most likely cause? - ✔✔Faulty master cylinder.
✔✔When inspecting brake fluid levels, a technician observes low fluid levels. Which of
the following is the most likely cause? - ✔✔Air in the brake lines.
✔✔During a road test, you find that when normal braking pressure is applied, the pedal
slowly goes to the floor. What is the most likely cause of this problem? - ✔✔Warped
brake rotors.
✔✔During a road test, you find that when normal braking pressure is applied, the pedal
slowly goes to the floor. What is the most likely cause of this problem? -
✔✔Contaminated brake fluid.
✔✔During a road test, you find that when normal braking pressure is applied, the pedal
slowly goes to the floor. What is the most likely cause of this problem? - ✔✔Internal leak
in the master cylinder.
✔✔During a road test, you find that when normal braking pressure is applied, the pedal
slowly goes to the floor. What is the most likely cause of this problem? - ✔✔Faulty
brake booster.
, ✔✔Improperly adjusted brake shoes - ✔✔A common cause of brake issues where the
brake shoes are not set correctly, leading to performance problems.
✔✔Contaminated brake fluid - ✔✔Brake fluid that has been compromised by moisture
or debris, affecting braking performance.
✔✔Low brake fluid levels - ✔✔Indicates potential issues such as normal pad wear,
leaking wheel cylinder, faulty master cylinder, or air in the brake lines.
✔✔Pedal goes to the floor during braking - ✔✔A symptom that can indicate warped
brake rotors, contaminated brake fluid, internal leak in the master cylinder, or faulty
brake booster.
✔✔Testing a vacuum power brake booster - ✔✔Involves disconnecting the vacuum
hose and observing engine idle, pumping the brake pedal multiple times, or checking for
vacuum at the booster.
✔✔Depressurizing an ABS system - ✔✔Can be done by opening the bleeder valves,
disconnecting the ABS fuse, pumping the brake pedal with the ignition off, or running
the ABS self-diagnostic test.
✔✔Dragging rear brakes - ✔✔Often caused by warped drums, a stuck parking brake
cable, improperly adjusted brake shoes, or contaminated brake fluid.
✔✔ Normal braking pressure - ✔✔The pressure applied to the brake pedal during
standard braking.
✔✔Warped brake rotors - ✔✔Brake rotors that are unevenly shaped, causing braking
issues.
✔✔Contaminated brake fluid - ✔✔Brake fluid that has been mixed with foreign
substances, affecting performance.
✔✔Internal leak in the master cylinder - ✔✔A failure within the master cylinder that
allows brake fluid to escape.
✔✔Faulty brake booster - ✔✔A malfunctioning device that assists in applying the
brakes.
✔✔Vacuum power brake booster test - ✔✔A procedure to check the functionality of the
brake booster.
✔✔Disconnect the vacuum hose - ✔✔To remove the hose connected to the brake
booster to observe engine idle.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔When inspecting brake fluid levels, a technician observes low fluid levels. Which of
the following is the most likely cause? - ✔✔Normal pad wear.
✔✔When inspecting brake fluid levels, a technician observes low fluid levels. Which of
the following is the most likely cause? - ✔✔Leaking wheel cylinder.
✔✔When inspecting brake fluid levels, a technician observes low fluid levels. Which of
the following is the most likely cause? - ✔✔Faulty master cylinder.
✔✔When inspecting brake fluid levels, a technician observes low fluid levels. Which of
the following is the most likely cause? - ✔✔Air in the brake lines.
✔✔During a road test, you find that when normal braking pressure is applied, the pedal
slowly goes to the floor. What is the most likely cause of this problem? - ✔✔Warped
brake rotors.
✔✔During a road test, you find that when normal braking pressure is applied, the pedal
slowly goes to the floor. What is the most likely cause of this problem? -
✔✔Contaminated brake fluid.
✔✔During a road test, you find that when normal braking pressure is applied, the pedal
slowly goes to the floor. What is the most likely cause of this problem? - ✔✔Internal leak
in the master cylinder.
✔✔During a road test, you find that when normal braking pressure is applied, the pedal
slowly goes to the floor. What is the most likely cause of this problem? - ✔✔Faulty
brake booster.
, ✔✔Improperly adjusted brake shoes - ✔✔A common cause of brake issues where the
brake shoes are not set correctly, leading to performance problems.
✔✔Contaminated brake fluid - ✔✔Brake fluid that has been compromised by moisture
or debris, affecting braking performance.
✔✔Low brake fluid levels - ✔✔Indicates potential issues such as normal pad wear,
leaking wheel cylinder, faulty master cylinder, or air in the brake lines.
✔✔Pedal goes to the floor during braking - ✔✔A symptom that can indicate warped
brake rotors, contaminated brake fluid, internal leak in the master cylinder, or faulty
brake booster.
✔✔Testing a vacuum power brake booster - ✔✔Involves disconnecting the vacuum
hose and observing engine idle, pumping the brake pedal multiple times, or checking for
vacuum at the booster.
✔✔Depressurizing an ABS system - ✔✔Can be done by opening the bleeder valves,
disconnecting the ABS fuse, pumping the brake pedal with the ignition off, or running
the ABS self-diagnostic test.
✔✔Dragging rear brakes - ✔✔Often caused by warped drums, a stuck parking brake
cable, improperly adjusted brake shoes, or contaminated brake fluid.
✔✔ Normal braking pressure - ✔✔The pressure applied to the brake pedal during
standard braking.
✔✔Warped brake rotors - ✔✔Brake rotors that are unevenly shaped, causing braking
issues.
✔✔Contaminated brake fluid - ✔✔Brake fluid that has been mixed with foreign
substances, affecting performance.
✔✔Internal leak in the master cylinder - ✔✔A failure within the master cylinder that
allows brake fluid to escape.
✔✔Faulty brake booster - ✔✔A malfunctioning device that assists in applying the
brakes.
✔✔Vacuum power brake booster test - ✔✔A procedure to check the functionality of the
brake booster.
✔✔Disconnect the vacuum hose - ✔✔To remove the hose connected to the brake
booster to observe engine idle.
