ASE A5 Brakes Practice Test
11. Which of the following brake fluids is silicon-based and found in special applications like show cars?
- A. Dot 5.1
- B. Dot 3
- C. Dot 4
- D. Dot 5
12. A vehicle's brake pedal fades to the floorboard resulting in vehicle creep at stoplights. An initial inspection indicates there are no external leaks found. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this brake pedal to fade?
- A. Contaminated brake fluid.
- B. Leaking master cylinder cup seals.
- C. Vacuum brake booster failure.
- D. A faulty metering valve.
13. Which of the following flaws requires replacement of a brake drum?
- A. Minor pitting.
- B. Slight scoring.
- C. Small cracks.
- D. Slightly out of round.
14. Technician A says accumulators are found only on non-integral ABS systems. Technician B says some integral ABS units contain high-pressure accumulators that must be discharged before repair. Who is correct?
- A. Technician A
- B. Technician B
- C. Both A and B
- D. Neither A or B
15. A technician is replacing a brake hose and a damaged section of brake line tubing. Which of the following is correct?
- A. Repair damaged brake line with a compression fitting.
- B. Use double-walled steel tubing.
- C. Use single-walled copper tubing.
- D. Re-use the original brass washer when replacing a brake hose.