SOS Brake & Braking System Exam
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In a single anchor bendix drum type rear brake - ✔✔the secondary lining is longer than
the primary
Compared to the secondary shoe lining areas of drum brakes, the primary shoe lining
area is: - ✔✔smaller and goes toward the front of the car
During a brake overhaul, you notice that the brake fluid seems to be very dirty and
dark in color. What should you do? - ✔✔flush the system before the new parts are
installed
In order to bleed the system on a vehicle equipped with power brakes: - ✔✔None of the
above
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
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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
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a power booster would likely cause: - ✔✔Hard
pedal with very high effort required
When the brakes are applied on a car with disc-drum brakes, a vibration or pulsating
movement is felt. What can cause this problem? - ✔✔A rotor thickness variation
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.
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.
A rattle is a single piston disc brake assembly which goes away when the brakes are
applied is most likely a result of: - ✔✔Loose pads in the caliper
Which of the following would most likely cause dragging brakes? - ✔✔A defective
vehicle load sensor
With the car standing still, you can hear a squeaking noise when applying the brake
pedal slowly. What could cause this noise? - ✔✔Dry backing plate contact surfaces.
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