ASE A-5 Brakes Certification Practice Test Answers

11.

Answer A is wrong. Always use the new washer when replacing a brake hose.

Answer B is wrong. Never use a compression fitting on a brake line.

Answer C is wrong. Neither technician is correct.

Answer D is correct. Neither technician is correct.

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12.

Answer A is wrong. The brake cable is attached to the secondary (furthest from the front) shoe.

Answer B is wrong. Always open the bleeder valve to prevent debris from entering other components.

Answer C is correct. Both technicians are correct.

Answer D is wrong. Both technicians are correct.

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13.

Answer A is correct. The ridge often formed by the movement of the brake shoe may be filed smooth.

Answer B is wrong. It's important to use high temperature grease between the backing plate and the shoe.

Answer C is wrong. Technician A is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician A is correct.

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14.

Answer A is wrong. When a brake drum has cracks it must be replaced.

Answer B is wrong. When a drum shows signs of pitting and heat scoring it may be resurfaced.

Answer C is correct. Both technicians are correct.

Answer D is wrong. Both technicians are correct.

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15.

Answer A is wrong. Minor variations in speed sensor input are not acted upon by the system.

Answer B is wrong. These systems use one sensor to control the two rear wheels.

Answer C is correct. Both technicians are correct.

Answer D is wrong. Both technicians are correct.

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