MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES CERTIFICATION EXAM
WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
COVERING BRAKE SYSTEMS ,DIAGNOSTICS ,REPAIR
PROCEDURES AND STATE RUGULATORY
STANDARDS.
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
Flexible brake hoses should be replaced: - CORRECT ANSWERS-when
dampness is evident on the hose
Which of the following should be used to check for rotor thickness variation:
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Micrometer
After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master cylinder and
booster should be: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-silicone fluid added to the
system
WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
COVERING BRAKE SYSTEMS ,DIAGNOSTICS ,REPAIR
PROCEDURES AND STATE RUGULATORY
STANDARDS.
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
Flexible brake hoses should be replaced: - CORRECT ANSWERS-when
dampness is evident on the hose
Which of the following should be used to check for rotor thickness variation:
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Micrometer
After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master cylinder and
booster should be: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-silicone fluid added to the
system
