Michigan ASE Brake Certification Questions & Detailed Answers

Michigan ASE Brake Certification
Questions & Detailed Answers

Excessive tire pressure - correct answer ✔✔Can not cause very erratic brake pulling while
applying brakes



Excessive brake pedal travel - correct answer ✔✔A power assist brake booster push rod that is
too short will cause



Air in Hydraulic System - correct answer ✔✔A spongy brake pedal may be caused by



Brake drum machined beyond its limits - correct answer ✔✔Can cause brake pedal fade



Repair leak and replace brake linings - correct answer ✔✔How to correctly service brake linings
soaked with axle grease but still have a lot of lining left on them



Metering Valve - correct answer ✔✔Disc/Drum system, the front brakes lock up on light pedal
application. This could be caused by a bad:



Seized caliper piston - correct answer ✔✔Will NOT cause a low brake pedal



Air in the hydraulic system - correct answer ✔✔A spongy brake pedal on a vehicle with 4-wheel
disc brakes with a lower than normal travel indicates



Movement of brake pad during braking - correct answer ✔✔Causes disc brake squeal