The current New York inspection does not require a wheel to be removed, if the rotor surface is visible. Years ago, pulling a wheel was required.

So, I took my Audi 100 to an 'official inspection station'. The mechanic puts the car on a lift, and removes the left front wheel. Then he puts it back on and removes the right front wheel.

Then, looking extremely puzzled, he walks over to where I was waiting and asks "OK, where are the brakes?"