ASE BRAKES Exam #1 2025/2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100%
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A - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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.
C - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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
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,D. An overtightened power steering belt
D - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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
C - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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
C - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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?
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, A. A restricted vacuum hose
B. A leaking master cylinder
C. A bypassing master cylinder
D. A stuck open vacuum check valve
A - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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
D - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A disc brake caliper is dragging. All of the following
could be the cause EXCEPT:
A. Binding pins.
B. Sticking piston.
C. Binding caliper.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100%
PASS
A - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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.
C - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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
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,D. An overtightened power steering belt
D - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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
C - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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
C - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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?
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, A. A restricted vacuum hose
B. A leaking master cylinder
C. A bypassing master cylinder
D. A stuck open vacuum check valve
A - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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
D - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A disc brake caliper is dragging. All of the following
could be the cause EXCEPT:
A. Binding pins.
B. Sticking piston.
C. Binding caliper.
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