SOS brake & braking system Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
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
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.
There is a scraping sound coming from one rear brake. The sound stops when the
brakes are applied. What is the likely cause of the problem? - ✔️✔️A broken shoe
hold-down spring or pin
If a drum brake self-adjuster seizes up, the likely result will be: - ✔️✔️A low pedal
Which of the following can be used to check for rotor thickness variation? - ✔️✔️Dial
indicator
On a vehicle with a disc/drum brake system, the rear wheels lock up under hard
braking. The most likely cause is: - ✔️✔️A defective proportioning valve
After putting a bearing race in a hub, you notice that the new race is loose and can
spin in the hub. What should you do? - ✔️✔️Replace the hub
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