ASE A5 Brakes Knowledge check with complete solutions | Latest 2023/2024

ASE A5 Brakes Knowledge check with complete solutions | Latest 2023/2024 Brake pedal reserve that gradually fades under light pressure indicates: a. A brake line restriction b. Spring tension on the brake pedal is weak c. Internal leaks d. The system is operating properly -- c Which of the following statements is NOT true? a. Some imports use HSMO, a green colored oil, as brake fluid b. Silicone, or DOT 5 brake fluids, contain a purple dye c. Polyglycol brake fluids are amber to clear in color d. All DOT approved brake fluids are hygroscopic -- d A bypassing master cylinder can be detected by the: a. Internal leak test b. External leak test c. Compensating port test d. QTU test -- a Honing will remove the anodized finish on which type of master cylinder? a. Add-on ABS b. Aluminum c. Cast iron d. Composite -- b The first piston installed when rebuilding a master cylinder is the: a. Primary piston b. Secondary piston c. QTU piston d. Compensating piston -- b The QTU valve on a master cylinder regulates fluid flow: a. Between the master cylinder and the reservoir b. Between the two chambers of the reservoir c. Between opposite wheels d. Between the two channels of the master cylinder -- a The master cylinder should be cleaned with: a. Kerosene or carburetor cleaner b. Brake parts cleaner or brake fluid c. Fresh solvent or hot, soapy water d. Motor oil or cutting oil -- b A correctly honed cylinder bore should: a. Have a smooth, polished surface b. Have a cross-hatch pattern c. Be larger than the original size by a specified amount d. Have scoring no deeper than 0.006 inch (0.15 mm) -- b The first component in a brake system bleeding sequence is the