Michigan State Brakes
Certification Exam
Questions and Answers
, Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following types of wheels bearings on
non-drive wheel? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sealed non-serviceable
to test a vacuum power brake booster in the vehicle, you should pump the brake pedal
at least 4 times, hold the brake pedal depressed, and start the engine. the brake pedal
should: - CORRECT ANSWERS-drop slightly and remain firm
You are installing a set of brake shoe linings that are not the same length. Traditionally,
the primary shoe lining is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Smaller and goes towards the front
of the car.
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power booster would most likely cause:
- CORRECT ANSWERS-a hard pedal feel requiring very high pedal effort to stop
A mechanic finds gear lube inside both rear brake drums on a rear wheel drive vehicle.
What is the most likely cause of this problem? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A plugged axle
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake lock-up? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-master cylinder push rod adjusted too long
Which of the following describes the proper way to depressurized an ABS system? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Pump the brake pedal at least 25 times (or more, depending on
the manufacturer's recommendation) with the ignition off.
The rear brakes are dragging after having new linings installed and the drums
machined. the most likely cause is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-technician use the
parking brake to adjust shoes and the cable is stuck
When turning brake drums: - CORRECT ANSWERS-use a dampening strap to reduce
chatter
Which of the following is NOT a necessary drum brake measurement? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-run-out
On a 3-channel system, which wheels are on the same circuit? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-both rear wheels
One way to test an ABS wheel speed signal is to use _____ on your digital multimeter. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-AC volts
The key input for the ABS control module comes from the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
wheel speed sensors
ABS speed sensor and sensor rings: - CORRECT ANSWERS-should not be hammered
or tapped on and should always be replaced as a matched set
Certification Exam
Questions and Answers
, Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following types of wheels bearings on
non-drive wheel? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sealed non-serviceable
to test a vacuum power brake booster in the vehicle, you should pump the brake pedal
at least 4 times, hold the brake pedal depressed, and start the engine. the brake pedal
should: - CORRECT ANSWERS-drop slightly and remain firm
You are installing a set of brake shoe linings that are not the same length. Traditionally,
the primary shoe lining is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Smaller and goes towards the front
of the car.
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power booster would most likely cause:
- CORRECT ANSWERS-a hard pedal feel requiring very high pedal effort to stop
A mechanic finds gear lube inside both rear brake drums on a rear wheel drive vehicle.
What is the most likely cause of this problem? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A plugged axle
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake lock-up? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-master cylinder push rod adjusted too long
Which of the following describes the proper way to depressurized an ABS system? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Pump the brake pedal at least 25 times (or more, depending on
the manufacturer's recommendation) with the ignition off.
The rear brakes are dragging after having new linings installed and the drums
machined. the most likely cause is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-technician use the
parking brake to adjust shoes and the cable is stuck
When turning brake drums: - CORRECT ANSWERS-use a dampening strap to reduce
chatter
Which of the following is NOT a necessary drum brake measurement? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-run-out
On a 3-channel system, which wheels are on the same circuit? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-both rear wheels
One way to test an ABS wheel speed signal is to use _____ on your digital multimeter. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-AC volts
The key input for the ABS control module comes from the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
wheel speed sensors
ABS speed sensor and sensor rings: - CORRECT ANSWERS-should not be hammered
or tapped on and should always be replaced as a matched set
