ASE BRAKES Exam #1 CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)

ASE BRAKES Exam #1
CORRECT QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS(RATED A)

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

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?

A. A restricted vacuum hose

B. A leaking master cylinder

C. A bypassing master cylinder

D. A stuck open vacuum check valve



A - ANSWER A spongy pedal can be the result of:

A. Leaking wheel cylinders.

B. Broken return springs.

C. Contaminated linings.

D. Seized wheel cylinder pistons.



D - ANSWER A vehicle has a wheel speed sensor diagnostic trouble code. Which of the following is the
LEAST LIKELY cause?

A. Faulty wheel speed sensor

B. Cracked wheel speed sensor reluctor ring

C. A tire with the incorrect height

D. A tire with the incorrect width