ASE Brakes A5 Test (Exam 1)
2026 Exam Questions and
Answers | Already Graded A+
A drum is chattering on the brake lathe. This could be a result of
a. failure to install the dampening belt
b. cutting too slowly
c. dull cutting blades
d. cutting speed too fast - ANSWER ✔✔A : failure to install the
dampening belt
,why : a missing dampening belt could cause the drum to vibrate while on
the lathe. this vibration can cause the drum to bounce on the cutting tip
and make a chattering noise
A vehicle 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 - ANSWER ✔✔C : low power
steering fluid
why : low power steering fluid can cause the booster to provide very little
if any boost
Which of the following could cause excessive noise braking?
a. worn wheel cylinders
, b. worn caliper pistons
c. seized caliper slides
d. missing clips - ANSWER ✔✔D : missing clips
why : missing anti-rattle clips could cause excessive noise while braking
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 - ANSWER ✔✔C : scan tool
why : a scan tool or oscilloscope can be used to test a signal from a
digital when speed sensor
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?
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2026 Exam Questions and
Answers | Already Graded A+
A drum is chattering on the brake lathe. This could be a result of
a. failure to install the dampening belt
b. cutting too slowly
c. dull cutting blades
d. cutting speed too fast - ANSWER ✔✔A : failure to install the
dampening belt
,why : a missing dampening belt could cause the drum to vibrate while on
the lathe. this vibration can cause the drum to bounce on the cutting tip
and make a chattering noise
A vehicle 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 - ANSWER ✔✔C : low power
steering fluid
why : low power steering fluid can cause the booster to provide very little
if any boost
Which of the following could cause excessive noise braking?
a. worn wheel cylinders
, b. worn caliper pistons
c. seized caliper slides
d. missing clips - ANSWER ✔✔D : missing clips
why : missing anti-rattle clips could cause excessive noise while braking
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 - ANSWER ✔✔C : scan tool
why : a scan tool or oscilloscope can be used to test a signal from a
digital when speed sensor
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?
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PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
