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ASE A5 BRAKES EXAM NEWEST 2024 -2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 240 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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The brake fluid reservoir is low on fluid. What would MOST LIKELY be the cause?
- worn pads
- worn shoes
- bypassing master cylinder
d. leaking vacuum check valve - ANSWER- A : worn pads
why : worn front brake pads will cause the caliper prison to
be pushed out further to take up for the water. more fluid will be stored i the caliper as a result
A customer says that their car makes more noise on asphalt than on concrete road surfaces. What could be the cause?
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- front wheel bearing wear
- rear wheel bearing wear
- aggressive tire tread patterns
d. worn brake pads - ANSWER- C : aggressive tire tread
patterns
why : tires with very aggressive tread patterns are noisy. this
noise will vary with different types of finish on the road surface
What would MOST LIKELY be the cause of brake fluid leaking on a front disc brake caliper assembly?
- piston seal
- piston boot
- caliper slide pins
d. caliper slide bushings - ANSWER- A : piston seal
why : a faulty piston seal could cause a leak
All of the following could cause a break pedal pulsation
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- thin brake pad linings
- excessive lug nut torque
- excessive rotor thickness variation
d. rust build-up between the hub and rotor - ANSWER- A : thin
brake pad linings
why : worn brake pad linings can cause noise, but will not
cause a brake pedal pulsation
There is a loud growling noise while driving. The noise gets louder when vehicle speed increases. What could be the cause?
- worn rear brake shoes
- worn wheel bearing
- worn ball joint
d. worn front brake pads - ANSWER- B : worn wheel bearing
why : this is a typical when bearing diagnosis
What would be the correct way to handle brake fluid?
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- because the brake fluid does not have an expiration date,
- store in a container vented to the atmosphere
- store in small, tight sealed containers
- store in a temperature controlled environment, preferably
purchase in the largest containers possible for economy
refrigerated - ANSWER- C : store in small, tight sealed
containers
why : this is the correct procedure
Technician A says rust can cause a faulty wheel speed sensor signal. Technician B says a defective brake switch can cause a faulty wheel speed signal. Who is Correct?
- A
- B
- BOTH A & B
d. neither A or B - ANSWER- A : A only
why : only tech A is correct. rust can cause the wheel speed
sensor to be pushed out of the housing it sits in, and result in a faulty wheel speed sensor signal
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