ASE A5 BRAKES EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
The Brake Pedal feels softer after the master cylinder being replaced. Tech A states
its a leaking power booster. Tech B says air in the hydraulic system. Who's right? -
ANSWER>>Tech B- air in the hydraulic system.
A car's brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. Tech A states its an internal leak in
the master cylinder. Tech B says it is siezendes wheel cylinder pistons. Who is right?
- ANSWER>>Tech A- internal leak in the master cylinder - fluid bypassing the
master cylinder primary cup may cause the pedal to go to the floor
Front Brakes of a vehicle with front disc and rear drum brake system skid when
brakes are applied, what would cause this condition? - ANSWER>>Metering valve
A cars brake lights are completely inoperative. Tech A states the brake light switch is
stuck closed. Tech B states the circuit may have shorted and blown a fuse. Who's
correct? - ANSWER>>Tech B- circuit may have shorted and blown a fuse
Integral drum parking brake system is being discussed. Tech A says binding cable
will prevent parking brake application. Tech B states this system contains a brake
strut. Who's right? - ANSWER>>Both- binding cable will prevent parking brake
application and Integral drum parking brake system contains a brake strut
Regarding electric parking brake systems: Tech A states this requires manual
adjustments. Tech B states a special procedure is needed before replacing the brake
pads. Who's right? - ANSWER>>Tech B- a special procedure is required before
replacing brake pads on an electric parking brake system.
,A technician is measuring the inside diameter of a brake drum with a brake drum
micrometer. The technician should use what kind of measurement? - ANSWER>>The
largest measurement
Regarding brake backing plates: Tech A says if a ridge has formed on the pads
where the shoes rest they may be filed to restore a smooth finish. Tech B states to
apply bearing grease to reduce brake squeak. Who's right? - ANSWER>>Tech A- if a
ridge has formed on the pads where the shoes rest they may be filed to restore a
smooth finish.
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Car pulls to the right without braking, but pulls to the left when during braking.
What is the cause? - ANSWER>>Broken/ Collapsed right brake hose
Tech A states that the bleeder valve on the caliper should be opened when
collapsing a caliper piston. Tech B states the brake hose should be clamped when
collapsing a caliper piston. Who's right? - ANSWER>>Tech A- The bleeder valve
should be opened when collapsing a caliper piston to prevent contaminated fluid
going back to the hydraulic system.
Tech A states DOT 5 brake fluid can be substituted where DOT 3 brake fluid is
specified. Tech B states a scan Tool may be required to bleed the brakes on some
cars. Who's right? - ANSWER>>TECH B- some cars with ABS or TCS may need a
scan tool to activate the system properly to bleed brakes.
A vehicle has low brake pedal- what is the cause? A) stuck-open metering valve B)
stuck-open proportioning valve C) seized caliper piston D) seized Star adjuster - -
ANSWER>>D- seized star adjuster- a seized star adjuster will lead to excessive
clearance between the brake shoes and the drum, requiring additional pedal travel.
, A primary shoe of a rear brake drum is worn on the top and secondary shoe is worn
on the bottom. What could be the cause?- weak return springs or a seized wheel
cylinder piston , or Weak hold-down springs? - ANSWER>>Weak hold-down springs
A vehicle has pulsating brakes: Tech A says excessive lateral run out would cause
this. Tech B says a rusty hub flange would cause this. Who's right? -
ANSWER>>Both techs
A vehicle pulls to the right during braking. What could cause this? - ANSWER>>A
seized left front brake caliper.
True or False: wheel bearing grease should be used to lubricate brake caliper pins
and slides, backing plate contact points. - ANSWER>>False
The brake caliper should be replaced, if: A) seized caliper mounting bolt B) damaged
caliper mounting bracket C) contaminated brake fluid D) leaking copper washers -
ANSWER>>C- replaced brake caliper if it has contaminated brake fluid
The inboard brake pad of a singular piston caliper is worn more than the outboard
pad. Tech A states a stuck-applied caliper piston is the cause. Tech B states siezed
caliper slides. Who's right? - ANSWER>>Tech B- seized caliper slides. Stuck-applied
caliper piston would apply pressure evenly to both brake pads. A siezedcaliper slide
would prevent the outboard pad to apply, causing the inboard pad to wear out
more.
The primary shoe of the rear drum brake system is worn on top and the secondary
drum show is worn on the bottom. What is the cause? - ANSWER>>Weak hold
down springs
Car has a low brake pedal. What could be the cause?: stuck open metering valve,
stuck open proportioning valve, a siezed caliper piston, or a siezed star adjuster? -
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