Brake System Inspection and Regulations

Front

You are inspecting a vehicle with a hydraulic brake booster. The system uses power-steering fluid from the pump to operate the booster. You notice that the power-steering pressure hose is leaking. What should you do?

Back

Reject the vehicle because no part of the hydraulic brake booster system is allowed to leak.

Front

On a vacuum operated brake booster; With the engine off, depress the brake pedal several times to deplete the vacuum reserve in the system. Then, depress the brake pedal with light foot-force. While maintaining this force, start the engine. The pedal should:

Back

Drop slightly.

Front

When inspecting a vehicle, the inspector should torque all lug nuts to manufacturers specifications.

Back

True

Front

Who is correct about the requirements for emergency break-away brakes on a 1985 trailer with brakes?

Back

Both A and B

Front

When inspecting brake lines, what is permitted on the lines or hoses?

Back

Undercoating.

Front

When checking wheel cylinders, you should pull back the dust boot to check for wheel cylinder cup leakage.

Back

False

Front

Is a small bulge or slight swelling of an air-brake hose allowed if there is no leak?

Back

False

Front

Torque of lug nuts on vehicles over 10,000 lbs. gross weight is not required.

Back

False

Front

Is checking for proper brake adjustment part of inspections on vehicles over 10,000 lbs. gross weight?

Back

False

Front

While inspecting the hydraulic system on a vehicle, the inspector holds moderate pressure on the brake pedal for 10 seconds with the vehicle stationary. The brake pedal should:

Back

Maintain height.