ASE A5 Brakes Practice Test
51. A vehicle with a Hydroboost brake system has reduced braking performance. Which of these could be the cause?
- A. Low manifold vacuum.
- B. A faulty vacuum check valve.
- C. A clogged inlet valve.
- D. A faulty power steering pump.
52. A vehicle with four-wheel disc brakes, ABS, and a vacuum brake booster has a hard brake pedal and an increased stopping distance. Which of the following is causing this condition?
- A. Bypassing master cylinder cup seals.
- B. A faulty brake booster.
- C. Worn brake pads.
- D. Air in the brake lines.
53. A vehicle drifts to the right while driving forward. Which of these could be the cause?
- A. A seized left front caliper.
- B. A restriction in the left front brake line.
- C. Leaking master cylinder cup seals.
- D. Sticking right front caliper slide pins.
54. The brake shoes on a self-energizing drum brake system require replacement. All of the following statements are correct about replacing these brake shoes EXCEPT:
- A. The primary shoe faces the front of the vehicle.
- B. The secondary shoe has a shorter brake shoe lining.
- C. The secondary shoe faces the rear of the vehicle.
- D. Shoe lining can be riveted or glued to the shoe.
55. The front brake pads on a vehicle with a quick take-up master cylinder need replacement. They were recently replaced. Technician A says this is a low-drag brake system. Technician B says the master cylinder's quick take-up valve could be sticking. Who is correct?
- A. Technician A
- B. Technician B
- C. Both A and B
- D. Neither A or B
