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MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES
CERTIFICATION 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS.
Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following types of
wheels bearings on non-drive wheel? - correct answer- 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 answer- 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 answer-
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 answer- a hard pedal feel requiring very
high pedal effort to stop
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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 answer- A plugged axle
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake
lock-up? - correct answer- master cylinder push rod adjusted too
long
Which of the following describes the proper way to depressurized an
ABS system? - correct answer- 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 answer-
technician use the parking brake to adjust shoes and the cable is
stuck
When turning brake drums: - correct answer- use a dampening strap to
reduce chatter
Which of the following is NOT a necessary drum brake
measurement? - correct answer- run-out
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On a 3-channel system, which wheels are on the same circuit?
- correct answer- both rear wheels
One way to test an ABS wheel speed signal is to use on
your digital multimeter. - correct answer- AC volts
The key input for the ABS control module comes from the: - correct
answer- wheel speed sensors
ABS speed sensor and sensor rings: - correct answer- should not be
hammered or tapped on and should always be replaced as a matched
set
Flexible brake hoses should be replaced: - correct answer- when
dampness is evident on the hose
Which of the following should be used to check for rotor thickness
variation: - correct answer- Micrometer
MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES
CERTIFICATION 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS.
Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following types of
wheels bearings on non-drive wheel? - correct answer- 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 answer- 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 answer-
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 answer- a hard pedal feel requiring very
high pedal effort to stop
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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 answer- A plugged axle
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake
lock-up? - correct answer- master cylinder push rod adjusted too
long
Which of the following describes the proper way to depressurized an
ABS system? - correct answer- 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 answer-
technician use the parking brake to adjust shoes and the cable is
stuck
When turning brake drums: - correct answer- use a dampening strap to
reduce chatter
Which of the following is NOT a necessary drum brake
measurement? - correct answer- run-out
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On a 3-channel system, which wheels are on the same circuit?
- correct answer- both rear wheels
One way to test an ABS wheel speed signal is to use on
your digital multimeter. - correct answer- AC volts
The key input for the ABS control module comes from the: - correct
answer- wheel speed sensors
ABS speed sensor and sensor rings: - correct answer- should not be
hammered or tapped on and should always be replaced as a matched
set
Flexible brake hoses should be replaced: - correct answer- when
dampness is evident on the hose
Which of the following should be used to check for rotor thickness
variation: - correct answer- Micrometer
