ASE A-5 Brakes Certification Practice Test Answers

16.

Answer A is wrong. The secondary seal can leak externally and damage the booster diaphragm.

Answer B is correct. Blocking the compensation port can lead to pressure buildup and brake lockup.

Answer C is wrong. Technician B is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician B is correct.

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17.

Answer A is correct. An inoperative brake booster will result in a hard brake pedal.

Answer B is wrong. A brake booster needs Between 16-21 Hg of vacuum to function properly.

Answer C is wrong. Technician A is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician A is correct.

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18.

Answer A is wrong. Always replace contaminated brake pads.

Answer B is wrong. Always replace contaminated brake pads.

Answer C is wrong. Always replace contaminated brake pads.

Answer D is correct. Technician D is correct.

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19.

Answer A is wrong. A technician should resurface a rotor if it is showing signs of scoring.

Answer B is correct. Washing the rotor with soapy water removes debris that may prematurely wear the pad.

Answer C is wrong. Technician B is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician B is correct.

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20.

Answer A is correct. Also the primary typically has a shorter lining than the secondary.

Answer B is wrong. Brake shoe manufacturers will also use glue to bond the lining to the shoe.

Answer C is wrong. Technician A is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician A is correct.

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