ASE 5 Brakes Final Exam

Tech A says that hydraulic pressure is applied equally in all directions throughout a closed system. Tech B says that air in the hydraulic system will cause the brake pedal to be spongy. Who is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both A and B

• Neither A or B

Tech A says that kinetic energy is created during braking to stop the vehicle. Tech B says that kinetic energy is converted to heat energy during braking. Who is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both A and B

• Neither A or B

Heat must continually be transferred away from the friction materials so that the brakes can perform their job of transforming the kinetic energy into ________ energy.

• Physical

• Potential

• Heat

• Chemical

Which of the following can turn on the brake warning light?

• Parking brake being engaged

• Brake fluid level being low

• Pressure being unequal in the brake system

• All of the above

• 2.558

• 25

• .255

• 2.35

Technician A says that the low level brake fluid switch on a master cylinder will turn on the brake warning light when the system is low on fluid. Technician B says that the low level switch also monitors the condition of the fluid and will activate the warning light when the brake fluid needs to be replaced. Who is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both A and B

• Neither A or B

All of the following components are part of a parking brake system in a drum brake, EXCEPT:

• wheel cylinder

• secondary shoe.

• primary shoe

• brake strut rod

When inspecting wheel studs for damage, a technician should look for which of the following?

• Necked-down or thinned-out sections

• Cross-threading

• Seizing of the lug nut on the stud

• All the above

Choose the correct statement:

• Brake drums are usually made from fiber.

• Hubless drums are more expensive than hub-style drums.

• Brake drums can be refinished on the vehicle.

• The backing plate has holes stamped in it.

If there is a concern related to the ________ that requires a test drive, extreme caution is required so that an accident doesn't happen as it operates only during extreme braking or poor traction conditions.

• Disc Brakes

• Suspension system

• ABS

• Steering system