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Answers and Illustrations
Given
A drum is chattering on the brake lathe. This could be a result of
a. failure to install the dampening belt
,b. cutting too slowly
c. dull cutting blades
d. cutting speed too fast - ANSWER ✔✔A : failure to install the
dampening belt
why : a missing dampening belt could cause the drum to vibrate while on
the lathe. this vibration can cause the drum to bounce on the cutting tip
and make a chattering noise
A vehicle 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
d. an overtightened power steering belt - ANSWER ✔✔C : low power
steering fluid
,why : low power steering fluid can cause the booster to provide very little
if any boost
Which of the following could cause excessive noise braking?
a. worn wheel cylinders
b. worn caliper pistons
c. seized caliper slides
d. missing clips - ANSWER ✔✔D : missing clips
why : missing anti-rattle clips could cause excessive noise while braking
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 - ANSWER ✔✔C : scan tool
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, why : a scan tool or oscilloscope can be used to test a signal from a
digital when speed sensor
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?
a. a restricted vacuum hose
b. a leaking master cylinder
c. a bypassing master cylinder
d. a stuck open vacuum check valve - ANSWER ✔✔C : a bypassing
master cylinder
why : a bypassing master cylinder would cause a low pedal and would
not cause a loss of fluid
Technician A says the pins should be driven in with a brass hammer.
Technician B says the pins should be lubricated with brake fluid. Who is
correct? ( pg. 47 )
a. A
ASE A5 Brakes, ASE Brakes A5
( Exam 3 ), ASE Brakes A5 Test
( Exam 2 ) 2026 Exam All
Answers and Illustrations
Given
A drum is chattering on the brake lathe. This could be a result of
a. failure to install the dampening belt
,b. cutting too slowly
c. dull cutting blades
d. cutting speed too fast - ANSWER ✔✔A : failure to install the
dampening belt
why : a missing dampening belt could cause the drum to vibrate while on
the lathe. this vibration can cause the drum to bounce on the cutting tip
and make a chattering noise
A vehicle 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
d. an overtightened power steering belt - ANSWER ✔✔C : low power
steering fluid
,why : low power steering fluid can cause the booster to provide very little
if any boost
Which of the following could cause excessive noise braking?
a. worn wheel cylinders
b. worn caliper pistons
c. seized caliper slides
d. missing clips - ANSWER ✔✔D : missing clips
why : missing anti-rattle clips could cause excessive noise while braking
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 - ANSWER ✔✔C : scan tool
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, why : a scan tool or oscilloscope can be used to test a signal from a
digital when speed sensor
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?
a. a restricted vacuum hose
b. a leaking master cylinder
c. a bypassing master cylinder
d. a stuck open vacuum check valve - ANSWER ✔✔C : a bypassing
master cylinder
why : a bypassing master cylinder would cause a low pedal and would
not cause a loss of fluid
Technician A says the pins should be driven in with a brass hammer.
Technician B says the pins should be lubricated with brake fluid. Who is
correct? ( pg. 47 )
a. A
