Michigan State Brakes Certification Exam
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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
,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
,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
After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master cylinder and
booster should be: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------adjusted properly
, Upon inspecting brake fluid condition, the technician observes the diaphragm in
the master cylinder cup is swollen. Which of the following is the most likely
cause? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------silicone fluid added to the system
When inspecting brake fluid levels, a technician observes low fluid levels. which of
the following should be done first? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Inspect
disc brake pads for excessive wear
Which of the following is true about most properly functioning anti-lock brake
systems? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The brakes may lock up at speeds
less than 10 miles per hour
Which of the following is true about bleeding brake lines on most ABS equipped
vehicles? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Most ABS brake lines can be bled
like a conventional (non-ABS) system. However, caution must be taken because of
the extreme pressure.
Most anti-lock brake systems require the removal of the pressure modulator fuse
when: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a "spaced-saver" spare tire is being
used and mismatched tires are being installed
Latest Exam 2026 | All Questions and
Correct Answers | Verified Answers |
Graded A+ | Just Released
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
,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
,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
After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master cylinder and
booster should be: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------adjusted properly
, Upon inspecting brake fluid condition, the technician observes the diaphragm in
the master cylinder cup is swollen. Which of the following is the most likely
cause? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------silicone fluid added to the system
When inspecting brake fluid levels, a technician observes low fluid levels. which of
the following should be done first? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Inspect
disc brake pads for excessive wear
Which of the following is true about most properly functioning anti-lock brake
systems? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The brakes may lock up at speeds
less than 10 miles per hour
Which of the following is true about bleeding brake lines on most ABS equipped
vehicles? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Most ABS brake lines can be bled
like a conventional (non-ABS) system. However, caution must be taken because of
the extreme pressure.
Most anti-lock brake systems require the removal of the pressure modulator fuse
when: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a "spaced-saver" spare tire is being
used and mismatched tires are being installed
