MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES CERTIFICATION REVIEW
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔The brake lights on a car do not light when the brake pedal is depressed, which of
the following is the LEAST likely cause of the problem? - ✔✔A burned out bulb.
✔✔Which of the following incorrect service procedures could cause brake pedal
pulsation? - ✔✔incorrect run-out on the car brake lathe
✔✔What type of rotor surface provides the best braking with new pads? - ✔✔A smooth,
flat surface
✔✔which of the following is a quick way to isolated a defective master cylinder? There
are no external leaks in the system. - ✔✔pump up the brake pedal, then hold it firm. if
the pedal slowly drops to the floor, the master cylinder may be defective.
✔✔A common cause of pedal pulsation during brake application is: - ✔✔NOT caused
by improperly torqued wheels, damaged backing plates, or lubricated shims
✔✔the car is at reset. When you slowly apply the brake pedal you hear a squeaking
noise at the rear of the vehicle. what could cause this noise? - ✔✔dry backing plate
contact surfaces
✔✔While test driving a car, the mechanic finds that the right front brake "grabs". The
most likely cause of this problem is: - ✔✔brake fluid or grease on the brake linings
✔✔Wheel speed sensors: - ✔✔send an A/C signal to the control module
✔✔Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake lock up? -
✔✔Master Cylinder push rod adjusted too long
, ✔✔During a road test, you find that when normal breaking pressure is applied the pedal
slowly goes to the floor. What is the likely cause of this problem? - ✔✔A leaking master
cylinder primary piston seal.
✔✔Before replacing a hydralic brake hose on an ABS equipped vehicle, you should
first: - ✔✔relieve brake system pressure according to manufacturer procedures
✔✔When would the pump motor be activated in an anti-lcok brake system with traction
assist? - ✔✔when brake pedal pulsates
✔✔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
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔The brake lights on a car do not light when the brake pedal is depressed, which of
the following is the LEAST likely cause of the problem? - ✔✔A burned out bulb.
✔✔Which of the following incorrect service procedures could cause brake pedal
pulsation? - ✔✔incorrect run-out on the car brake lathe
✔✔What type of rotor surface provides the best braking with new pads? - ✔✔A smooth,
flat surface
✔✔which of the following is a quick way to isolated a defective master cylinder? There
are no external leaks in the system. - ✔✔pump up the brake pedal, then hold it firm. if
the pedal slowly drops to the floor, the master cylinder may be defective.
✔✔A common cause of pedal pulsation during brake application is: - ✔✔NOT caused
by improperly torqued wheels, damaged backing plates, or lubricated shims
✔✔the car is at reset. When you slowly apply the brake pedal you hear a squeaking
noise at the rear of the vehicle. what could cause this noise? - ✔✔dry backing plate
contact surfaces
✔✔While test driving a car, the mechanic finds that the right front brake "grabs". The
most likely cause of this problem is: - ✔✔brake fluid or grease on the brake linings
✔✔Wheel speed sensors: - ✔✔send an A/C signal to the control module
✔✔Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake lock up? -
✔✔Master Cylinder push rod adjusted too long
, ✔✔During a road test, you find that when normal breaking pressure is applied the pedal
slowly goes to the floor. What is the likely cause of this problem? - ✔✔A leaking master
cylinder primary piston seal.
✔✔Before replacing a hydralic brake hose on an ABS equipped vehicle, you should
first: - ✔✔relieve brake system pressure according to manufacturer procedures
✔✔When would the pump motor be activated in an anti-lcok brake system with traction
assist? - ✔✔when brake pedal pulsates
✔✔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
