ASE A5 Brakes Practice Test
6. During a test drive an excessive vibration is felt in the steering wheel only when the brakes are applied. The front brake rotors have just been replaced for this same problem. Which of the following is MOST likely to result in this vibration?
- A. Excessive lateral runout.
- B. Rusty hub flange.
- C. This is a normal condition.
- D. Excessive thickness variation.
7. A vehicle has a hard brake pedal at all times. Which of the following would cause this condition?
- A. Vacuum brake booster.
- B. Leaking master cylinder cup seals.
- C. Air in the lines.
- D. High manifold vacuum.
8. A vehicle nosedives while braking. Which of the following is likely to cause this condition?
- A. The metering valve.
- B. The proportioning valve.
- C. Over-adjusted brakes.
- D. Both A and B
9. A vehicle has a growling sound that changes in pitch as the vehicle is lightly swerved from left to right. The noise is loudest during left hand turns. Which of the following is MOST likely to result in this condition?
- A. A faulty LF wheel bearing.
- B. A faulty RF wheel bearing.
- C. A grabbing LF brake.
- D. A grabbing RF brake.
10. A vehicle's TCS warning light flashes intermittently. Technician A says if the amber TCS light flashes while driving in poor weather conditions, there is an electrical fault in the system. Technician B says these systems require an electric pump and accumulator. Who is correct?
- A. Technician A
- B. Technician B
- C. Both A and B
- D. Neither A or B
