ASE BRAKES Exam #1 Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1:
A drum is chattering on the brake lathe. This could be the result of: Failure to install the
dampening belt.
Cutting too slowly. Dull cutting blades. Cutting speed too fast.
Answer:
A
Question 2:
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 Low power steering fluid
C. An overtightened power steering belt
Answer:
C. An overtightened power steering belt
Question 3:
Which of the following could cause excessive noise while braking? Worn wheel cylinders
Worn caliper pistons Seized caliper slides Missing clips
Answer:
D
Question 4:
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?
AC volt meter Ohm meter Scan tool Ammeter
Answer:
C
Question 5:
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 restricted vacuum hoseA
leaking master cylinderA bypassing master cylinderA stuck open vacuum check valve
, Answer:
C
Question 6:
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
Answer:
C. A bypassing master cylinder
Question 7:
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
B
Both A and B Neither A nor B
Answer:
A
Question 8:
A disc brake caliper is dragging. All of the following could be the cause EXCEPT: Binding pins.
Sticking piston. Binding caliper. Worn brake pads.
Answer:
D
Question 9:
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
Answer:
Question 1:
A drum is chattering on the brake lathe. This could be the result of: Failure to install the
dampening belt.
Cutting too slowly. Dull cutting blades. Cutting speed too fast.
Answer:
A
Question 2:
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 Low power steering fluid
C. An overtightened power steering belt
Answer:
C. An overtightened power steering belt
Question 3:
Which of the following could cause excessive noise while braking? Worn wheel cylinders
Worn caliper pistons Seized caliper slides Missing clips
Answer:
D
Question 4:
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?
AC volt meter Ohm meter Scan tool Ammeter
Answer:
C
Question 5:
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 restricted vacuum hoseA
leaking master cylinderA bypassing master cylinderA stuck open vacuum check valve
, Answer:
C
Question 6:
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
Answer:
C. A bypassing master cylinder
Question 7:
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
B
Both A and B Neither A nor B
Answer:
A
Question 8:
A disc brake caliper is dragging. All of the following could be the cause EXCEPT: Binding pins.
Sticking piston. Binding caliper. Worn brake pads.
Answer:
D
Question 9:
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
Answer:
