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ASE 5 Brakes Final Exam

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

2.

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?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

3.

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.

a)

Physical

b)

Potential

c)

Heat

d)

Chemical

4.

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

a)

Parking brake being engaged

b)

Brake fluid level being low

c)

Pressure being unequal in the brake system

d)

All of the above

5.
a)

2.558

b)

25

c)

.255

d)

2.35

6.

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?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

7.

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

a)

wheel cylinder

b)

secondary shoe.

c)

primary shoe

d)

brake strut rod

8.

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

a)

Necked-down or thinned-out sections

b)

Cross-threading

c)

Seizing of the lug nut on the stud

d)

All the above

9.

Choose the correct statement:

a)

Brake drums are usually made from fiber.

b)

Hubless drums are more expensive than hub-style drums.

c)

Brake drums can be refinished on the vehicle.

d)

The backing plate has holes stamped in it.

10.

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.

a)

Disc Brakes

b)

Suspension system

c)

ABS

d)

Steering system

11.

Parking brakes are designed to hold the vehicle stationary when the:

a)

vehicle is coming to a stop.

b)

vehicle is parked.

c)

vehicle is being lifted on a hoist.

d)

vehicle is involved in an accident.

12.

Disc brake pads consist of friction material ________ or _________ onto a steel backing plate (disc brakes).

a)

Bonded; riveted

b)

Molded; bolted

c)

Riveted; welded

d)

Cast; molded

13.

If a retracting tool is not available, which of the following can be used to retract the pistons in a caliper with non-integrated parking brakes?

a)

A pair of vice grips

b)

Slip joint pliers

c)

A c-clamp

d)

A soft-faced mallet

14.

If a brake line is damaged, it is common practice to replace the entire brake line with a ________ rather than repair it.

a)

Used replacement

b)

Rubber replacement

c)

Factory replacement

d)

Aftermarket replacement

15.

The ______ valve is in the master cylinder or in a separate unit in the rear brake circuit, while the ______ type is mounted on the body or on the axle, where it can respond to load changes.

a)

Load-bearing; pressure-bearing

b)

Pressure-bearing; load-bearing

c)

Load-sensitive; pressure-sensitive

d)

Pressure-sensitive; load-sensitive

16.

Tech A says that brake systems typically use a lever of the first order. Tech B says that brake systems typically use a lever of the second order. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

17.

Tech A says that bench bleeding a master cylinder will prevent having to bleed air from the brake lines during replacement. Tech B says that bleeding the master cylinder on the vehicle is preferred to verify brake pedal and booster operation. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

18.

Disc brake rotors are usually made of:

a)

cast iron

b)

wrought iron

c)

aluminum

d)

stainless steel

19.

Tech A says that the vacuum booster uses vacuum and atmospheric pressure to multiply the driver's foot pressure applied to the master cylinder push rod. Tech B says that the vacuum booster increases the vacuum in the brake system. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

20.

Tech A says that a service brake pedal that does not return all the way causes the brake warning light on the instrument panel to stay on. Tech B says that a service brake pedal that does not return causes the brake lights to stay on. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B