ASE A5 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Technician B only.
Answer: The ABS (anti-lock brake system) amber light does not go off after
the engine is started. Technician A says a parking brake not fully released
could be the cause. Technician B says when this happens the brakes will
operate like a normal non-ABS brake system. Who is right?Technician A
onlyTechnician B onlyBoth Technician A and BNeither Technician A nor B
◍ Technician A only.
Answer: After the replacement of a master cylinder the brakes drag.
Technician A says the compensation ports may be blocked. Technician B
says excessive pedal free play could be the cause. Who is right?Technician
A onlyTechnician B onlyBoth Technician A and BNeither Technician A nor
B
◍ Technician A only.
Answer: A brake line needs to be replaced. Technician A says a new line
should be installed using a double flare or ISO. Technician B says a new
section should be installed with compression fittings. Who is right?A.
Technician A onlyB. Technician B onlyC. Technician A and BD. Neither A
nor B
◍ Starwheel adjuster hole.
Answer: What is being shown in the photograph?a. Lining inspection holeb.
Starwheel adjuster holec. Brake lubrication portd. Rear bleed port
◍ Seized caliper piston.
Answer: All of these would cause a low brake pedal, EXCEPT:a. Brake
adjustmentb. Loose wheel bearingc. Low brake fluidd. Seized caliper piston
◍ Improperly adjusted brake shoes.
, Answer: When talking about a low, firm brake pedal, which of these would
be the most likely cause?A. Leaking wheel cylinders or brake calipersB.
Excessive rotor run-outC. Out of round drumsD. Improperly adjusted brake
shoes
◍ The brake pedal would become soft.
Answer: A leak is found at the caliper piston. Which of the following would
most likely result?A. The brake pedal would become softB. The brake pedal
would become hardC. TCS light would illuminate and flashD. ABS light
would illuminate and flash
◍ Worn wheel bearing.
Answer: A customer complain of a loud growling, or howling type noise
while driving that gets louder as vehicle speed increases. Which of the
following could be the cause?A. Worn wheel bearingB. Worn front brake
padsC. Bent backing plateD. Worn ball joint
◍ Air in the hydraulic system.
Answer: A spongy brake pedal on a vehicle with 4-wheel disc brakes with a
longer than normal travel indicates which of the following?a. Air in the
hydraulic systemb. Caliper piston seizedc. Parking brake out of adjustmentd.
A faulty power booster
◍ Pulling without the brakes applied.
Answer: All of the following can be symptoms of a defective wheel bearing,
EXCEPT:a. Hum, rumbling, or growling noiseb. Roughness felt in the
steering wheelc. Pulling during brakingd. Pulling without the brakes applied
◍ Technician B only.
Answer: A vehicle with 4-wheel disc brakes has a brake squeal. Technician
A says a defective proportioning valve could be the cause. Technician B
says disc brake squeal is often caused by movement of the disc brake pad
during braking. Who is right?Technician A onlyTechnician B onlyBoth
Technician A and BNeither Technician A nor B
◍ Store in small tightly sealed containers.
, Answer: Which of the following is the correct way to handle brake fluid?A.
Store between 60-95 degrees FB. Store in small tightly sealed containersC.
Purchase brake fluid in bulk containers for economical reasonsD. Never
store brake fluid in clear containers because UV rays can break down the
fluid.
◍ Improves the quality of the machined surface.
Answer: The device shown in the above figure is used when machining a
brake rotor. Which of the following functions does it perform?a. Improves
the quality of the machined surfaceb. Keeps the noise level down in the
shopc. Increases the speed of the cutd. Decreases the speed of the cut
◍ Low brake fluid level.
Answer: Excessive brake pedal travel with a firm brake pedal can be caused
by all of the following issues, EXCEPT:a. Rear drum brakes out of
adjustmentb. Low brake fluid levelc. One brake system has failedd. Master
cylinder push rod too long
◍ Air in the brake fluid.
Answer: A vehicle equipped with a hydro-boost system has a low, soft pedal
and poor brake performance. Which of these could be the cause?A. Air in
the power steering fluidB. Weak or defective power steering pumpC. Air in
the brake fluidD. Low manifold vacuum
◍ Aggressive tire tread patterns.
Answer: A customer complains that their vehicle make more or less noise
based on the type of road surface they are driving on. What could be the
cause?A. Failing wheel bearingB. Worn out brake padsC. Aggressive tire
tread patternsD. Failed power brake booster
◍ Both Technician A and B.
Answer: The master cylinder fluid level is low on a vehicle. Technician A
says the cause could be a brake out of adjustment. Technician B says that
one of the brake systems has failed. Who is right?Technician A
onlyTechnician B onlyBoth Technician A and BNeither Technician A nor B
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Technician B only.
Answer: The ABS (anti-lock brake system) amber light does not go off after
the engine is started. Technician A says a parking brake not fully released
could be the cause. Technician B says when this happens the brakes will
operate like a normal non-ABS brake system. Who is right?Technician A
onlyTechnician B onlyBoth Technician A and BNeither Technician A nor B
◍ Technician A only.
Answer: After the replacement of a master cylinder the brakes drag.
Technician A says the compensation ports may be blocked. Technician B
says excessive pedal free play could be the cause. Who is right?Technician
A onlyTechnician B onlyBoth Technician A and BNeither Technician A nor
B
◍ Technician A only.
Answer: A brake line needs to be replaced. Technician A says a new line
should be installed using a double flare or ISO. Technician B says a new
section should be installed with compression fittings. Who is right?A.
Technician A onlyB. Technician B onlyC. Technician A and BD. Neither A
nor B
◍ Starwheel adjuster hole.
Answer: What is being shown in the photograph?a. Lining inspection holeb.
Starwheel adjuster holec. Brake lubrication portd. Rear bleed port
◍ Seized caliper piston.
Answer: All of these would cause a low brake pedal, EXCEPT:a. Brake
adjustmentb. Loose wheel bearingc. Low brake fluidd. Seized caliper piston
◍ Improperly adjusted brake shoes.
, Answer: When talking about a low, firm brake pedal, which of these would
be the most likely cause?A. Leaking wheel cylinders or brake calipersB.
Excessive rotor run-outC. Out of round drumsD. Improperly adjusted brake
shoes
◍ The brake pedal would become soft.
Answer: A leak is found at the caliper piston. Which of the following would
most likely result?A. The brake pedal would become softB. The brake pedal
would become hardC. TCS light would illuminate and flashD. ABS light
would illuminate and flash
◍ Worn wheel bearing.
Answer: A customer complain of a loud growling, or howling type noise
while driving that gets louder as vehicle speed increases. Which of the
following could be the cause?A. Worn wheel bearingB. Worn front brake
padsC. Bent backing plateD. Worn ball joint
◍ Air in the hydraulic system.
Answer: A spongy brake pedal on a vehicle with 4-wheel disc brakes with a
longer than normal travel indicates which of the following?a. Air in the
hydraulic systemb. Caliper piston seizedc. Parking brake out of adjustmentd.
A faulty power booster
◍ Pulling without the brakes applied.
Answer: All of the following can be symptoms of a defective wheel bearing,
EXCEPT:a. Hum, rumbling, or growling noiseb. Roughness felt in the
steering wheelc. Pulling during brakingd. Pulling without the brakes applied
◍ Technician B only.
Answer: A vehicle with 4-wheel disc brakes has a brake squeal. Technician
A says a defective proportioning valve could be the cause. Technician B
says disc brake squeal is often caused by movement of the disc brake pad
during braking. Who is right?Technician A onlyTechnician B onlyBoth
Technician A and BNeither Technician A nor B
◍ Store in small tightly sealed containers.
, Answer: Which of the following is the correct way to handle brake fluid?A.
Store between 60-95 degrees FB. Store in small tightly sealed containersC.
Purchase brake fluid in bulk containers for economical reasonsD. Never
store brake fluid in clear containers because UV rays can break down the
fluid.
◍ Improves the quality of the machined surface.
Answer: The device shown in the above figure is used when machining a
brake rotor. Which of the following functions does it perform?a. Improves
the quality of the machined surfaceb. Keeps the noise level down in the
shopc. Increases the speed of the cutd. Decreases the speed of the cut
◍ Low brake fluid level.
Answer: Excessive brake pedal travel with a firm brake pedal can be caused
by all of the following issues, EXCEPT:a. Rear drum brakes out of
adjustmentb. Low brake fluid levelc. One brake system has failedd. Master
cylinder push rod too long
◍ Air in the brake fluid.
Answer: A vehicle equipped with a hydro-boost system has a low, soft pedal
and poor brake performance. Which of these could be the cause?A. Air in
the power steering fluidB. Weak or defective power steering pumpC. Air in
the brake fluidD. Low manifold vacuum
◍ Aggressive tire tread patterns.
Answer: A customer complains that their vehicle make more or less noise
based on the type of road surface they are driving on. What could be the
cause?A. Failing wheel bearingB. Worn out brake padsC. Aggressive tire
tread patternsD. Failed power brake booster
◍ Both Technician A and B.
Answer: The master cylinder fluid level is low on a vehicle. Technician A
says the cause could be a brake out of adjustment. Technician B says that
one of the brake systems has failed. Who is right?Technician A
onlyTechnician B onlyBoth Technician A and BNeither Technician A nor B
