ASE A5 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Nonintegral ABS - CORRECT ANSWER -
Systems have a seperate master cylinder, vacuum booster and modulator
Integral ABS - CORRECT ANSWER -
Systems have an electric pump, Accumulator, Modulator and master cylinder combined into a singl
e modular unit
Normal Pressure reading during a moderate brake pedal application with the engine running HOW
MANY PSI - CORRECT ANSWER -900 PSI
metering valve - CORRECT ANSWER -
A valve in the brake system reduces pressure to the frot brake until rear brakes apply
Proportioning Valve - CORRECT ANSWER -
A valve in the brake stem which reduces pressure to the rear break to help prevent brake lockup
Burnishing - CORRECT ANSWER -
Burnishing is when metal to metal rubs together and forms a new polised surface leaving streaks (
wheel bearings)
Springy spongy pedal / poor stopping ability is usually caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER -Air in lines
Contaminated fluid
Air in the braking system (brake lines)
Leaking wheel cylinders (air in brake lines)
Faulty or leaking brake booster causes what - CORRECT ANSWER -Hard brake pedal
Increased stopping distance
Brake Chatter - CORRECT ANSWER -Improper brake adjustment
, Loose backing plates
Contaminated linings
Out of round or tapered drums/ rotors
Brake Squeal - CORRECT ANSWER -Bent backing plates
Distorted drums
Loose linings at shoe ends
Improper lining position on the shoe
Weak or broken hold down springs
Excessive accumulations of brake dust
Loose wheel bearings
Brake Drag causes - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Reduced stopping ability pull to the opposite side of the drag
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Hard Pedal - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Soft pedal - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Air in lines Incorrect pushrod adjustment
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What Brake fluid is silicone based - CORRECT ANSWER -DOT 5
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what is the standard material brake lines are made out of - CORRECT ANSWER -
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double walled steel tubing
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what does it mean when the right side brake light is out but the other one is functioning prop
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erly
- CORRECT ANSWER -the bulb is burned out. It did not pop a fuse or short out
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after measuring brake drum diameter what measurment should the tech use
X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Nonintegral ABS - CORRECT ANSWER -
Systems have a seperate master cylinder, vacuum booster and modulator
Integral ABS - CORRECT ANSWER -
Systems have an electric pump, Accumulator, Modulator and master cylinder combined into a singl
e modular unit
Normal Pressure reading during a moderate brake pedal application with the engine running HOW
MANY PSI - CORRECT ANSWER -900 PSI
metering valve - CORRECT ANSWER -
A valve in the brake system reduces pressure to the frot brake until rear brakes apply
Proportioning Valve - CORRECT ANSWER -
A valve in the brake stem which reduces pressure to the rear break to help prevent brake lockup
Burnishing - CORRECT ANSWER -
Burnishing is when metal to metal rubs together and forms a new polised surface leaving streaks (
wheel bearings)
Springy spongy pedal / poor stopping ability is usually caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER -Air in lines
Contaminated fluid
Air in the braking system (brake lines)
Leaking wheel cylinders (air in brake lines)
Faulty or leaking brake booster causes what - CORRECT ANSWER -Hard brake pedal
Increased stopping distance
Brake Chatter - CORRECT ANSWER -Improper brake adjustment
, Loose backing plates
Contaminated linings
Out of round or tapered drums/ rotors
Brake Squeal - CORRECT ANSWER -Bent backing plates
Distorted drums
Loose linings at shoe ends
Improper lining position on the shoe
Weak or broken hold down springs
Excessive accumulations of brake dust
Loose wheel bearings
Brake Drag causes - CORRECT ANSWER -
X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2
Reduced stopping ability pull to the opposite side of the drag
X 2 X 2 X2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2
Hard Pedal - CORRECT ANSWER -
X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2
Soft pedal - CORRECT ANSWER -
X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2
Air in lines Incorrect pushrod adjustment
X 2 X 2 X2 X 2 X 2
What Brake fluid is silicone based - CORRECT ANSWER -DOT 5
X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2
what is the standard material brake lines are made out of - CORRECT ANSWER -
X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2
double walled steel tubing
X2 X 2 X 2 X 2
what does it mean when the right side brake light is out but the other one is functioning prop
X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2
erly
- CORRECT ANSWER -the bulb is burned out. It did not pop a fuse or short out
X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2
after measuring brake drum diameter what measurment should the tech use
X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2