AST Level 1 Line K
The backing plate supports the - CORRECT ANSWER-Brake shoes and linings, wheel
cylinder, brake adjustment mechanism and in some instances, the parking brake
mechanism
The function of the proportioning valve is to distribute the braking effort between -
CORRECT ANSWER-The front and tear brakes under heavy braking applications
according to how load is distributed across the vehicle
The power booster assembly is normally attached to the vehicle - CORRECT
ANSWER-Firewall
Tube fittings should be tightened with a - CORRECT ANSWER-Flare nut wrench
After washing tapered roller bearings with solvent - CORRECT ANSWER-Blow them
dry with a blow gun without spinning
On a tire with designation of P205/70R14, what is the distance between the rim and
top of the tire - CORRECT ANSWER-70% and 205mm
Specify an maximum axial play for loaded ball joints of about - CORRECT ANSWER-
0.050 in
Axle wind up is most often a problem with - CORRECT ANSWER-Vehicles with a live
rear axle
Panhard rods are - CORRECT ANSWER-Parallel to the rear axle
One rear left spring is broken - CORRECT ANSWER-Both rear leaf springs should be
replaced
Torsion bars once put in a vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be adjusted to correct
ride weight
When installing press fit ball joints in a control arm - CORRECT ANSWER-A tool that
resembles a large C-clamp should be used to press ball joints in and out
When replacing a MacPherson strut cartridge assembly, what else would be
recommended to be replaced - CORRECT ANSWER-The upper strut bearing
When a caliper has been removed from its mounting bracket, the piston is secured in
its bore by - CORRECT ANSWER-Nothing
Two more common types of brake boosters in use today - CORRECT ANSWER-
Vacuum and hydraulic
One disc brake pad is worn more than the other. Likely cause would be - CORRECT
ANSWER-Caliper pins that need service
Drum brake shoe is made out of - CORRECT ANSWER-Steel
The backing plate supports the - CORRECT ANSWER-Brake shoes and linings, wheel
cylinder, brake adjustment mechanism and in some instances, the parking brake
mechanism
The function of the proportioning valve is to distribute the braking effort between -
CORRECT ANSWER-The front and tear brakes under heavy braking applications
according to how load is distributed across the vehicle
The power booster assembly is normally attached to the vehicle - CORRECT
ANSWER-Firewall
Tube fittings should be tightened with a - CORRECT ANSWER-Flare nut wrench
After washing tapered roller bearings with solvent - CORRECT ANSWER-Blow them
dry with a blow gun without spinning
On a tire with designation of P205/70R14, what is the distance between the rim and
top of the tire - CORRECT ANSWER-70% and 205mm
Specify an maximum axial play for loaded ball joints of about - CORRECT ANSWER-
0.050 in
Axle wind up is most often a problem with - CORRECT ANSWER-Vehicles with a live
rear axle
Panhard rods are - CORRECT ANSWER-Parallel to the rear axle
One rear left spring is broken - CORRECT ANSWER-Both rear leaf springs should be
replaced
Torsion bars once put in a vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be adjusted to correct
ride weight
When installing press fit ball joints in a control arm - CORRECT ANSWER-A tool that
resembles a large C-clamp should be used to press ball joints in and out
When replacing a MacPherson strut cartridge assembly, what else would be
recommended to be replaced - CORRECT ANSWER-The upper strut bearing
When a caliper has been removed from its mounting bracket, the piston is secured in
its bore by - CORRECT ANSWER-Nothing
Two more common types of brake boosters in use today - CORRECT ANSWER-
Vacuum and hydraulic
One disc brake pad is worn more than the other. Likely cause would be - CORRECT
ANSWER-Caliper pins that need service
Drum brake shoe is made out of - CORRECT ANSWER-Steel
