WorksheetsASE Prep Quiz - Brakes - 1/30/25
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
The master cylinder should be inspected for internal and external leaks in all of the following scenarios EXCEPT:
the brake fluid is low in the reservoir.
the brake warning light is on.
the brake pedal reserve height is too low.
the brake pedal is harder to push than normal.
A typical brake pedal inspection includes which of the following?
Brake pedal height
Brake pedal free play
Brake pedal travel
All the above
Check the __________ to the power booster for signs of brake fluid, which would mean brake fluid is leaking past the primary piston in the master cylinder and the front seal on the power booster.
Inside of the vacuum hose
Outside of the vacuum hose
Outside of the brake lines
None of the above
Tech A says that a sinking brake pedal is an indication of a faulty vacuum booster. Tech B says that the master cylinder can only have external leaks, not internal leaks. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both techs
Neither tech
Inspect ________ for cracks, bulging, and wear.
Flexible brake hoses
Steel brake lines
The master cylinder piston
The outlet port
Which of the following are 3 steps in diagnosing a pulsating brake pedal? Choose 3 answers.
Flush the brake lines
Test drive the vehicle to verify complaint
Balance and rotate the tires
Perform visual inspection of brakes and components
Use a dial indicator to measure lateral runout
Which of the following types of brake fluid is not compatible with others?
Dot 5
Dot 5.1
Dot 3
Dot 4
The term used for brake fluids ability to absorb moisture is________.
Hydraphobic
Hydrascopic
Hydrometric
Hygroscopic
Technician A states that a seized caliper piston on the drivers side of a vehicle will cause it to pull right when braking. Technician B states that a collapsed brake hose on the passenger side of the vehicle will cause it to pull right while braking. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both techs
Neither tech
Pascal's Law states that fluid in a closed system, when pressure is applied, expands ________ outward towards all sides of the system.
inconsistently
equally
increasingly
negatively
