Brake pads should: Before you start the test, please answer the question below regarding your insurance status. Without insurance you will not be able to drive in Alabama Do you currently have car insurance? Yes I have insurance. Great, you're all set! Click here if you still want to compare rates. No, I need insurance. Click here to compare rates from our insurance partner. Question Brake pads should: Answers Be covered with grease. Be covered with oil. Be covered with brake fluid. Not have any oil or grease on them. Explanation When inspecting your brakes, you should verify that the shoes and pads do not have any oil, grease, or brake fluid on them. This questions appears in the following tests: Connecticut Class B Knowledge Test District Of Columbia Passenger Illinois Class B Knowledge Test Illinois HazMat Illinois Passenger Indiana Passenger South Carolina Class B Knowledge Test