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1. On a car with disc/drum brakes, the front brakes grab quickly when light pedal pressure is applied. This problem could be caused by a bad: A. proportioning valve B. pressure safety switch C. metering valve D. residual check valve correct answers 1. The correct answer is C. The metering valve delays the flow of brake fluid to the front calipers until the pressure in the system rises to a point where the wheel cylinder can overcome the tension of the brake shoe return springs. The pur...

1. On a car with disc/drum brakes, the front brakes grab quickly when light pedal pressure is applied. This problem could be caused by a bad: A. proportioning valve B. pressure safety switch C. metering valve D. residual check valve - correct answer -C 2. The driver of a vehicle with power disc/drum brakes says that the brake pedal moves slowly to the floor while maintaining pedal pressure at a stoplight. What could cause this problem? A. leaking primary piston cup in master cylinde...

A hydro-boost brake system has reduced braking performance. Technician A says to check the power steering system. Technician B says to check the vacuum check valve. Who is correct? - TECH A is correct. The power steering pump produces pressure for the Hydro-Boost unit. A vehicle with power assisted brakes has a hard brake pedal. Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause this condition? A. Master cylinder. B. Vacuum check valve. C. Brake booster. D. Low manifold vacuum. - Answe...

ASE A5 Brakes Exam Questions and Answers 2024.

A spongy brake pedal may be caused by: a. ABS Diagnostic Trouble Code set b. Frozen caliper piston c. Defective metering valve. d. Air in hydraulic system - ANSWER-D This question is not like the others. It has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the choice that could NOT cause the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before choosing your answer. A vehicle has a very erratic brake pulling concern while applying the brakes. All of the following items could cause...

ASE A5 Brakes Knowledge check with complete solutions | Latest 2023/2024 Brake pedal reserve that gradually fades under light pressure indicates: a. A brake line restriction b. Spring tension on the brake pedal is weak c. Internal leaks d. The system is operating properly -- c Which of the following statements is NOT true? a. Some imports use HSMO, a green colored oil, as brake fluid b. Silicone, or DOT 5 brake fluids, contain a purple dye c. Polyglycol brake fluids are amber t...

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ASE A5 Brakes Final Exam Questions and Answers 2024.

The brakes are being bled on an older vehicle equipped with a quick take up valve in the master cylinder. Technician A says the quick take up valve must be depressed. Technician B says the brakes on this vehicle cannot be bled. Who is right? a. A only b. B only c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor B Both technicians are wrong. The brakes on quick take up systems use the same bleeding procedure as those without this valve. A spongy brake pedal may be caused by: a. ABS Diagnostic Trouble Co...