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Brake Pad Minimum Thickness Customer Pay Warranty CPO - correct answer Customer Pay: 3mm Warranty: 4mm (3.9mm) CPO: 5 mm Brake bleed pressure setting (bar): - correct answer 2 bar max - Location of MSDS: - correct answer Online CPO test drive (length and distance): - correct answer 20 uninterrupted minutes/ 5 continuous miles Caliper bleeding with 2 bleed screws - correct answer Outer bleeder first, then inner - Is prescription eye wear valid eye protection in a bmw shop? - correct answer no How do you measure a vehicle wheel base? - correct answer Center of front wheel to center of rear wheel What does OL reading mean on DVOM? - correct answer Open circuit What can effect starter operation? - correct answer Battery cable length, cable diameter, loose connections, corrosion, high resistance Brake calipers are seized and the master cylinder cap seal is swollen. What could cause this? - correct answer Oil - If found swollen, replace all rubber components What is a refractometer? - correct answer - Tool to measure concentration of mixture What sensor calculates density or volume of air? - correct answer MAF (mass air flow) CORRECT ANSWER -MAP (manifold absolute pressure) INCORRECT ANSWER Leaking shock/strut- out of warranty (customer pay situation) - correct answer - Replace both shocks/struts Bolt sizing example: What is a 9.8? - correct answer Grade of bolt/ tensile strength (Higher number = Stronger) What can cause cupped tires? - correct answer Worn struts/ suspension, imbalance/ bonds What can cause wear on outside of tires? - correct answer Alignment, bent or worn components, under inflation of tires Pull concerns Brake and Suspension - correct answer Seized pistons, blocked hose, frozen slides, alignment angles BMW's max allowed V-drop in a circuit (small gauge wire) - correct answer - .3v (300 mV) What can cause tire wear in the middle of a tire? - correct answer Over inflation - When do you wear safety glasses? - correct answer Removing battery, suspension work, etc. When does factory warranty expire? - correct answer 4 years, 50k miles from in service date can be found on DCS warranty info What does SSP stand for? - correct answer Wiring diagram Many electrical questions on "high resistance" - correct answer cause voltage drop, slow start, dim lights, etc. - Ohms Law - correct answer V=IR, Volts = amps + resistance Electrical conversions ex: Amps to Milliamps - correct answer 1A = 1,000 mA. 20 mA = .02 A If the ABS light is on will the ABS function? - correct answer - No, not guaranteed to operate properly What should you do after a brake pad replacement? - correct answer Check brake fluid level and break in pads Why do you perform brake a fluid flush? - correct answer Fluid absorbs water and moisture - DOT 4 or higher (can go up in fluid, not down) What will effect ride height? - correct answer - Loading of vehicle, bent/damaged suspension components Battery: disconnect negative 1st and reconnect last - correct answer Brake vibration 2k miles after brakes - correct answer improper lug torque (over torqued) Bolt sizing ex: M8 x 1.5 x 70 = Diameter (8mm) x thread pitch (1.5mm) x length (70mm) - correct answer Micro encapsulated bolts are used to - correct answer lock threads PULL, don't push wrench - correct answer Warm positive cable when cranking means: - correct answer High resistance in cable Who is in charge of a safe working environment? - correct answer - OHSHA What's the purpose of an IBS? - correct answer Battery charge level/ discharge ADJUST CAMBER FIRST, THEN TOE - correct answer Vehicle dives when braking - correct answer VAIR - correct answer Verify is the first thing to do during diag of a vehicle Voltage drop across work side of relay - correct answer BMW tool measures brakes and tires - correct answer - High temp grease is used for brake pads - correct answer