ASE A5 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026

ASE A5 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Nonintegral ABS - CORRECT ANSWER -
Systems have a seperate master cylinder, vacuum booster and modulator



Integral ABS - CORRECT ANSWER -
Systems have an electric pump, Accumulator, Modulator and master cylinder combined into a singl
e modular unit



Normal Pressure reading during a moderate brake pedal application with the engine running HOW
MANY PSI - CORRECT ANSWER -900 PSI



metering valve - CORRECT ANSWER -
A valve in the brake system reduces pressure to the frot brake until rear brakes apply



Proportioning Valve - CORRECT ANSWER -
A valve in the brake stem which reduces pressure to the rear break to help prevent brake lockup



Burnishing - CORRECT ANSWER -
Burnishing is when metal to metal rubs together and forms a new polised surface leaving streaks (
wheel bearings)



Springy spongy pedal / poor stopping ability is usually caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER -Air in lines

Contaminated fluid

Air in the braking system (brake lines)

Leaking wheel cylinders (air in brake lines)



Faulty or leaking brake booster causes what - CORRECT ANSWER -Hard brake pedal

Increased stopping distance



Brake Chatter - CORRECT ANSWER -Improper brake adjustment

, Loose backing plates

Contaminated linings

Out of round or tapered drums/ rotors



Brake Squeal - CORRECT ANSWER -Bent backing plates

Distorted drums

Loose linings at shoe ends

Improper lining position on the shoe

Weak or broken hold down springs

Excessive accumulations of brake dust

Loose wheel bearings



Brake Drag causes - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Reduced stopping ability pull to the opposite side of the drag
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Hard Pedal - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Soft pedal - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Air in lines Incorrect pushrod adjustment
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What Brake fluid is silicone based - CORRECT ANSWER -DOT 5
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what is the standard material brake lines are made out of - CORRECT ANSWER -
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double walled steel tubing
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what does it mean when the right side brake light is out but the other one is functioning prop
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- CORRECT ANSWER -the bulb is burned out. It did not pop a fuse or short out
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after measuring brake drum diameter what measurment should the tech use
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