ASE A5 PRACTICE TEST (BRAKES)
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A spongy brake pedal may be caused by:
a. ABS Diagnostic Trouble Code set
b. Frozen caliper piston
c. Defective metering valve.
d. Air in hydraulic system - ANS D
This question is not like the others. It has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the
choice that could NOT cause the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before
choosing your answer. A vehicle has a very erratic brake pulling concern while applying the
brakes. All of the following items could cause this erratic pull EXCEPT:
a. Excessive tire pressure
b. Four-wheel alignment
c. Seized caliper piston on the other side
d. Steering gear problem - ANS A
The brakes are being bled on an older vehicle equipped with a quick take up valve in the master
cylinder. Technician A says the quick take up valve must be depressed. Technician B says the
brakes on this vehicle cannot be bled. Who is right?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B - ANS D
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, A power assist brake booster push rod that is to short will cause which of the following?
a. Excessive brake drag
b. Brake system to be inoperative
c. Excessive brake pedal travel
d. Brake light is illuminated - ANS C
A vehicle with disc/drum brakes requires excessive brake pedal effort to stop. The brake pedal
is firm when applied. While starting the engine with the brakes applied, the pedal does not go
down slightly. Technician A says excessive brake pedal freeplay could be the cause. Technician B
says air trapped in the hydraulic system could be the cause. Who is right?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B - ANS D
Which of the following conditions can cause brake pedal fade?
a. Seized wheel cylinder piston
b. Brake drum machined beyond its limit
c. Leakage past the master cylinder cups
d. Air in the hydraulic system - ANS B
The rear brake linings are soaked with axle grease but still have a lot of lining left on them.
Which is the correct way to service these brakes?
a. Replace the brake linings
b. Wash in hot, soapy water and dry.
c. Clean with approved cleaner and reuse
d. Repair leak and replace brake linings - ANS D
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A spongy brake pedal may be caused by:
a. ABS Diagnostic Trouble Code set
b. Frozen caliper piston
c. Defective metering valve.
d. Air in hydraulic system - ANS D
This question is not like the others. It has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the
choice that could NOT cause the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before
choosing your answer. A vehicle has a very erratic brake pulling concern while applying the
brakes. All of the following items could cause this erratic pull EXCEPT:
a. Excessive tire pressure
b. Four-wheel alignment
c. Seized caliper piston on the other side
d. Steering gear problem - ANS A
The brakes are being bled on an older vehicle equipped with a quick take up valve in the master
cylinder. Technician A says the quick take up valve must be depressed. Technician B says the
brakes on this vehicle cannot be bled. Who is right?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B - ANS D
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, A power assist brake booster push rod that is to short will cause which of the following?
a. Excessive brake drag
b. Brake system to be inoperative
c. Excessive brake pedal travel
d. Brake light is illuminated - ANS C
A vehicle with disc/drum brakes requires excessive brake pedal effort to stop. The brake pedal
is firm when applied. While starting the engine with the brakes applied, the pedal does not go
down slightly. Technician A says excessive brake pedal freeplay could be the cause. Technician B
says air trapped in the hydraulic system could be the cause. Who is right?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B - ANS D
Which of the following conditions can cause brake pedal fade?
a. Seized wheel cylinder piston
b. Brake drum machined beyond its limit
c. Leakage past the master cylinder cups
d. Air in the hydraulic system - ANS B
The rear brake linings are soaked with axle grease but still have a lot of lining left on them.
Which is the correct way to service these brakes?
a. Replace the brake linings
b. Wash in hot, soapy water and dry.
c. Clean with approved cleaner and reuse
d. Repair leak and replace brake linings - ANS D
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