ASE BRAKES Exam #1 – 40 Questions
with Answers
A - -A drum is chattering on the brake lathe. This could be the result of:
A. Failure to install the dampening belt.
B. Cutting too slowly.
C. Dull cutting blades.
D. Cutting speed too fast.
-C - -A vehicle is equipped with a hydro-boost brake system has a hard
pedal with little braking action. Which of the following could be the cause?
A. Low brake fluid
B. Air in the brake fluid
C. Low power steering fluid
D. An overtightened power steering belt
-D - -Which of the following could cause excessive noise while braking?
A. Worn wheel cylinders
B. Worn caliper pistons
C. Seized caliper slides
D. Missing clips
-C - -A vehicle equipped with a "hill holding" option has an ABS code. Which
tool would most likely be used to check the wheel speed sensor?
A. AC volt meter
B. Ohm meter
C. Scan tool
D. Ammeter
-C - -The brake system has a soft, sinking pedal with the engine running.
The brake fluid level is at the correct height. Which of the following could be
the cause?
A. A restricted vacuum hose
B. A leaking master cylinder
C. A bypassing master cylinder
D. A stuck open vacuum check valve
-A - -Technician A says a hydro-boost system can use the power steering
pump to operate the booster. Technician B says a hydro-boost system can
use engine vacuum to operate the booster. Who is correct?
A. A
B. B
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
, -D - -A disc brake caliper is dragging. All of the following could be the cause
EXCEPT:
A. Binding pins.
B. Sticking piston.
C. Binding caliper.
D. Worn brake pads.
-A - -The rear wheels of a front wheel drive car lockup during heaving
breaking. Technician A says this could be caused by a faulty proportioning
valve. Technician B says this could be caused by a faulty brake booster. Who
is correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
-B - -There is a loud growling noise only when the vehicle is steered to the
right while driving. Which of the following could be the cause?
A. Worn left front brakes
B. Worn wheel bearing
C. Worn right front brakes
D. Sticking brake caliper
-A - -A spongy pedal can be the result of:
A. Leaking wheel cylinders.
B. Broken return springs.
C. Contaminated linings.
D. Seized wheel cylinder pistons.
-D - -A vehicle has a wheel speed sensor diagnostic trouble code. Which of
the following is the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. Faulty wheel speed sensor
B. Cracked wheel speed sensor reluctor ring
C. A tire with the incorrect height
D. A tire with the incorrect width
-C - -A vehicle has a squeak only when applying the brakes. Which of the
following could be the cause?
A. Aerated brake fluid
B. Water contaminated brake fluid
C. Worn brake pads
D. Worn wheel bearings
-B - -Which of the following would be the most normal end-play specification
for a set of tapered roller front wheel bearings?
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