Common Brake Issues Quiz

What are some possible causes of squeaking, squealing, and grinding noises in the brakes?

• Warped brake rotors, unevenly worn brake pads, ABS component failure, worn hub bearings

• Glazed brake pads, misalignment of the brake pads, or issues with the brake caliper and parts

• Loose brake caliper bolts, damaged anti-rattle clips, worn-out brake hardware

• Worn brake pads, glazed brake pads or rotors, lack of lubrication on brake components

• All of the answers are correct

What is a possible cause of continuous wheel noise while driving?

• Glazed brake pads, misalignment of the brake pads, or issues with the brake caliper and parts

• Loose brake caliper bolts, damaged anti-rattle clips, worn-out brake hardware

• Warped brake rotors, unevenly worn brake pads, ABS component failure, worn hub bearings

• Worn brake pads, glazed brake pads or rotors, lack of lubrication on brake components

• All of the answers are correct

What can cause the brake pedal to feel spongy or soft?

• Warped brake rotors, unevenly worn brake pads, ABS component failure, worn hub bearings

• Air in the brake lines, brake fluid leak, or brake fluid contamination

• Loose brake caliper bolts, damaged anti-rattle clips, worn-out brake hardware

• Worn brake pads, glazed brake pads or rotors, lack of lubrication on brake components

What is a possible cause of thumping, pulsating, and shaking while braking?

• Glazed brake pads, misalignment of the brake pads, or issues with the brake caliper and parts

• Loose brake caliper bolts, damaged anti-rattle clips, worn-out brake hardware

• Warped brake rotors, unevenly worn brake pads, ABS component failure, worn hub bearings

• Worn brake pads, glazed brake pads or rotors, lack of lubrication on brake components

What can cause the steering wheel to vibrate or the car to pull to one side?

• Warped brake rotors or drums, bad wheel bearings or suspension issues, steering system issues, tire damage

• Loose brake caliper bolts, damaged anti-rattle clips, worn-out brake hardware

• Air in the brake lines, brake fluid leak, or brake fluid contamination

• Worn brake pads, glazed brake pads or rotors, lack of lubrication on brake components

What is a possible cause of clicking or rattling noises in the brakes?

• Glazed brake pads, misalignment of the brake pads

• Loose brake caliper bolts, damaged anti-rattle clips, worn-out brake hardware

• Warped brake rotors, unevenly worn brake pads, ABS component failure, worn hub bearings

• The brake fluid is low

What can cause the brake pedal to feel too soft or too low?

• Worn brake pads, glazed brake pads or rotors, lack of lubrication on brake components

• Loose brake caliper bolts, damaged anti-rattle clips, worn-out brake hardware

• Air in the brake lines, brake fluid leak, or brake fluid contamination

• All of the answers are correct

What is a possible cause of a scraping noise in the brakes?

• Worn brake pads, glazed brake pads or rotors, lack of lubrication on brake components and backing plate damage

• Loose brake caliper bolts, damaged anti-rattle clips, worn-out brake hardware

• Warped brake rotors, unevenly worn brake pads, ABS component failure, worn hub bearings

• All of the answers are correct

What can cause the brake pedal to fade or sink when using the brakes?

• Worn brake pads, glazed brake pads or rotors, lack of lubrication on brake components

• Loose brake caliper bolts, damaged anti-rattle clips, worn-out brake hardware

• Air in the brake lines, brake fluid leak, or brake fluid contamination and overheating the brakes

• Warped brake rotors, unevenly worn brake pads, ABS component failure, worn hub bearings

What is one way we can identify a problem with the brakes on our car?

• Test driving, verifying an unusual sound or smell, then visually inspecting the parts to look for the problem

• Go ask a mechanic what that noise is on your car

• Keep on driving the car until the problem is worse and therefore easier to find

• None of these are correct