ASE BRAKES EXAM #1 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
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.
Ans: A
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
Ans: C
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
Ans: D
, 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
Ans: 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
Ans: C
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
Ans: A
A disc brake caliper is dragging. All of the following could be the cause EXCEPT:
CORRECT ANSWERS
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.
Ans: A
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
Ans: C
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
Ans: D
, 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
Ans: 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
Ans: C
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
Ans: A
A disc brake caliper is dragging. All of the following could be the cause EXCEPT:
