ASE Brakes Terms 2026 Expert
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Abrasion - ANSWER ✔✔Rubbing away or wearing of a part
ABS - ANSWER ✔✔Anti-lock Braking System
accumulator in non-integral ABS system - ANSWER ✔✔a chamber
that temporarily stores fluid during the pressure decrease phase ABS
operation
accumulator in integral ABS system - ANSWER ✔✔a sealed vessel
containing a thick flexible diaphragm that separates brake fluid from high
pressure nitrogen gas
,accumulator in hydro-boost power brake system - ANSWER ✔✔a
component that provides a reserve of at least two power assisted stops
if there is a loss of hydraulic pressure.
actuator - ANSWER ✔✔a control device that delivers mechanical
action in response to an electrical signal
ADAS - ANSWER ✔✔Advanced Driver Assist Systems, used to
describe a number of safety systems with semi- or full autonomous
functions. ie.. active cruise control, lane departure warning
air gap - ANSWER ✔✔a specified space between two components
air lock - ANSWER ✔✔a bubble of air trapped in a fluid circuit that
interferes with the normal circulation of the fluid.
Alternating Current (AC) - ANSWER ✔✔an electric current whose
polarity is constantly changing from positive to negative and then back
again
anchor pin - ANSWER ✔✔a component located on the brake
backing plate, on which the brake shoes rotate and to which the return
springs are secured
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) - ANSWER ✔✔a computerized
braking system that automatically slows and stops the vehicle when the
, driver applies hard, steady pressure by releasing hydraulic pressure to
wheels about to lock up.
Hydraulic modulator - ANSWER ✔✔regulates hydraulic fluid
pressure to each brake assembly in the ABS
anti-rattle spring - ANSWER ✔✔a device used with disc brake pads
to keep them from moving and making noise
backing plate - ANSWER ✔✔component to which the brake shoes,
wheel cylinder, and related components are attached.
ball bearing - ANSWER ✔✔an anti-friction bearing that uses a series
of steel balls held between inner and outer bearing races
Bearing Race - ANSWER ✔✔machined circular surface of a bearing
against which the roller or ball bearings ride
Bleeder Screw - ANSWER ✔✔a small valve-like screw located on
disc brake calipers, wheel cylinder and some master cylinder used to
bleed air from the brake system
boot - ANSWER ✔✔a protective rubber cover or seal that issued to
protect the inside of a caliper or wheel cylinder from contaminants
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Verifed Ace the Text
Abrasion - ANSWER ✔✔Rubbing away or wearing of a part
ABS - ANSWER ✔✔Anti-lock Braking System
accumulator in non-integral ABS system - ANSWER ✔✔a chamber
that temporarily stores fluid during the pressure decrease phase ABS
operation
accumulator in integral ABS system - ANSWER ✔✔a sealed vessel
containing a thick flexible diaphragm that separates brake fluid from high
pressure nitrogen gas
,accumulator in hydro-boost power brake system - ANSWER ✔✔a
component that provides a reserve of at least two power assisted stops
if there is a loss of hydraulic pressure.
actuator - ANSWER ✔✔a control device that delivers mechanical
action in response to an electrical signal
ADAS - ANSWER ✔✔Advanced Driver Assist Systems, used to
describe a number of safety systems with semi- or full autonomous
functions. ie.. active cruise control, lane departure warning
air gap - ANSWER ✔✔a specified space between two components
air lock - ANSWER ✔✔a bubble of air trapped in a fluid circuit that
interferes with the normal circulation of the fluid.
Alternating Current (AC) - ANSWER ✔✔an electric current whose
polarity is constantly changing from positive to negative and then back
again
anchor pin - ANSWER ✔✔a component located on the brake
backing plate, on which the brake shoes rotate and to which the return
springs are secured
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) - ANSWER ✔✔a computerized
braking system that automatically slows and stops the vehicle when the
, driver applies hard, steady pressure by releasing hydraulic pressure to
wheels about to lock up.
Hydraulic modulator - ANSWER ✔✔regulates hydraulic fluid
pressure to each brake assembly in the ABS
anti-rattle spring - ANSWER ✔✔a device used with disc brake pads
to keep them from moving and making noise
backing plate - ANSWER ✔✔component to which the brake shoes,
wheel cylinder, and related components are attached.
ball bearing - ANSWER ✔✔an anti-friction bearing that uses a series
of steel balls held between inner and outer bearing races
Bearing Race - ANSWER ✔✔machined circular surface of a bearing
against which the roller or ball bearings ride
Bleeder Screw - ANSWER ✔✔a small valve-like screw located on
disc brake calipers, wheel cylinder and some master cylinder used to
bleed air from the brake system
boot - ANSWER ✔✔a protective rubber cover or seal that issued to
protect the inside of a caliper or wheel cylinder from contaminants
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
