Brakes: ASE Practice Test
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1. The amber ABS fault light is illuminated on a vehicle's C. Permanent magnet sen-
instrument panel. The vehicle contains a four channel sor systems function well
permanent magnet sensor ABS brake system. All of at speeds below 5 mph.
these are true EXCEPT.
2. During a brake inspection it is noticed that one pad is A. Air in the system.
more worn than the other. Which of the following is the
LEAST likely to cause this condition?
3. The red brake warning light is illuminated on the D. Loose wheel speed sen-
instrument panel of a vehicle with four-wheel disc sor plug.
brakes. Which is LEAST likely to cause this warning light
to illuminate?
4. The right brake light is inoperative when the brake D. Both A and B
pedal is depressed. All the other lights function prop-
erly. Which of the following should be inspected when
diagnosing this circuit?
5. After installation of brake pads, the pad manufac- B. Technician B
turer recommends performing a burnishing proce-
dure. Technician A says this is accomplished by repeat-
ing several high-speed stops. Technician B says this
process includes light application of the brake pedal
and a brief cool down period between stops. Who is
correct?
6. A master cylinder reservoir cap's rubber gasket is de- C. Brake fluid contamina-
formed. Which of the following would result in this tion
condition?
7. Two technicians are discussing ABS hydraulic modu- D. Neither A or B
lators. Technician A says the inlet valve is a normally
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closed valve. Technician B says the outlet valve is a
normally open valve. Who is correct?
8. Technician A says electronic stability control systems C. Both A and B
require four-wheel speed sensors. Technician B says
the telltale lamp will flash when the ESC system is
activated. Who is correct?
9. Which of these is not part of an integral ABS unit. D. Vacuum Booster
10. The left front inner most pad on a four-wheel disk C. Brake caliper slide pins
brake system is excessively worn. The outside pad has
little wear. Which if these has caused this uneven pad
wear.
11. A vehicle's TCS warning light flashes intermittently. B. Technician B
Technician A says if the amber TCS light flashes while
driving in poor weather conditions, there is an electri-
cal fault in the system. Technician B says these systems
require an electric pump and accumulator. Who is cor-
rect?
12. Which of the following brake fluids are silicone based. D. Dot 5
13. A vehicle stops but the brake pedal fades completely D. Master cylinder cup
to the floorboard afterwards. There are no external seals
leaks. Which of these is the MOST likely cause of this
condition.
14. Two technicians are inspecting a brake drum for wear. C. Both A and B
Technician A says if the brake drum has small cracks
along it's inside lining it should be replaced. Technician
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1. The amber ABS fault light is illuminated on a vehicle's C. Permanent magnet sen-
instrument panel. The vehicle contains a four channel sor systems function well
permanent magnet sensor ABS brake system. All of at speeds below 5 mph.
these are true EXCEPT.
2. During a brake inspection it is noticed that one pad is A. Air in the system.
more worn than the other. Which of the following is the
LEAST likely to cause this condition?
3. The red brake warning light is illuminated on the D. Loose wheel speed sen-
instrument panel of a vehicle with four-wheel disc sor plug.
brakes. Which is LEAST likely to cause this warning light
to illuminate?
4. The right brake light is inoperative when the brake D. Both A and B
pedal is depressed. All the other lights function prop-
erly. Which of the following should be inspected when
diagnosing this circuit?
5. After installation of brake pads, the pad manufac- B. Technician B
turer recommends performing a burnishing proce-
dure. Technician A says this is accomplished by repeat-
ing several high-speed stops. Technician B says this
process includes light application of the brake pedal
and a brief cool down period between stops. Who is
correct?
6. A master cylinder reservoir cap's rubber gasket is de- C. Brake fluid contamina-
formed. Which of the following would result in this tion
condition?
7. Two technicians are discussing ABS hydraulic modu- D. Neither A or B
lators. Technician A says the inlet valve is a normally
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closed valve. Technician B says the outlet valve is a
normally open valve. Who is correct?
8. Technician A says electronic stability control systems C. Both A and B
require four-wheel speed sensors. Technician B says
the telltale lamp will flash when the ESC system is
activated. Who is correct?
9. Which of these is not part of an integral ABS unit. D. Vacuum Booster
10. The left front inner most pad on a four-wheel disk C. Brake caliper slide pins
brake system is excessively worn. The outside pad has
little wear. Which if these has caused this uneven pad
wear.
11. A vehicle's TCS warning light flashes intermittently. B. Technician B
Technician A says if the amber TCS light flashes while
driving in poor weather conditions, there is an electri-
cal fault in the system. Technician B says these systems
require an electric pump and accumulator. Who is cor-
rect?
12. Which of the following brake fluids are silicone based. D. Dot 5
13. A vehicle stops but the brake pedal fades completely D. Master cylinder cup
to the floorboard afterwards. There are no external seals
leaks. Which of these is the MOST likely cause of this
condition.
14. Two technicians are inspecting a brake drum for wear. C. Both A and B
Technician A says if the brake drum has small cracks
along it's inside lining it should be replaced. Technician
