If you are driving a vehicle with hydraulic brakes (not air brakes), how do you check for leaks?

Pump the brake pedal 3 times, then hold it down for 5 seconds. The pedal should not move.. Section 2.1: To check hydraulic brakes: Pump the

If you are driving a vehicle with hydraulic brakes (not air brakes), how do you check for leaks?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Correct. To check hydraulic brakes: Pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.
  • B. Incorrect. "Drive at 5 mph and slam on the brakes." is not correct. To check hydraulic brakes: Pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.
  • C. Incorrect. "Look under the vehicle for puddles." is not correct. To check hydraulic brakes: Pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.
  • D. Incorrect. "Listen for air escaping." is not correct. To check hydraulic brakes: Pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.