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ASE BRAKES Exam #1 Practice
Questions and Answers
A - Ans:✔✔-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 - Ans:✔✔-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
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D - Ans:✔✔-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 - Ans:✔✔-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 - Ans:✔✔-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
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C. A bypassing master cylinder
D. A stuck open vacuum check valve
A - Ans:✔✔-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 - Ans:✔✔-A disc brake caliper is dragging. All of the following could be the cause EXCEPT:
A. Binding pins.
B. Sticking piston.
C. Binding caliper.
D. Worn brake pads.
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FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
ASE BRAKES Exam #1 Practice
Questions and Answers
A - Ans:✔✔-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 - Ans:✔✔-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
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D - Ans:✔✔-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 - Ans:✔✔-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 - Ans:✔✔-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
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C. A bypassing master cylinder
D. A stuck open vacuum check valve
A - Ans:✔✔-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 - Ans:✔✔-A disc brake caliper is dragging. All of the following could be the cause EXCEPT:
A. Binding pins.
B. Sticking piston.
C. Binding caliper.
D. Worn brake pads.
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