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"C - <=CORRECT ANSWER A vehicle has a squeak only when applying the brakes. Which of the
following could be the cause? A. Aerated brake fluid B. Water contaminated brake fluid C. Worn brake pads D. Worn wheel bearings"
"B - <=CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following would be the most normal end-play specification for
a set of tapered roller front wheel bearings? A. 0.0001"-0.0005" (0.00254mm-0.0127mm) B. 0.0010"-0.0050" (0.0254mm-0.127mm) C. 0.0100"-0.0500" (0.254mm-1.27mm) D. 0.1000"-0.5000" (2.54mm-12.7mm)"
"C - <=CORRECT ANSWER Brake chatter can be caused by:
A. Seized star-wheel adjuster. B. Seized wheel cylinder. C. Contaminated linings. D. Switched primary and secondary shoes."
"B - <=CORRECT ANSWER Technician A says an analog wheel speed sensor can detect which direction
the wheel is turning. Technician B says a digital wheel speed sensor can detect which direction the wheel is turning. Who is correct? A. A B. B C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B"
"D - <=CORRECT ANSWER All of the following are the result of brake pad burnishing EXCEPT:
A. Forms the new pads to the rotor. B. Cures the materials in the friction material. C. Provides for better braking. D. Cures the metal in the rotor."
"A - <=CORRECT ANSWER Technician A says a hydro-boost system can use the power steering pump to
operate the booster. Technician B says a hydro-boost system can use engine vacuum to operate the booster. Who is correct? A. A B. B
C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B"
"D - <=CORRECT ANSWER A disc brake caliper is dragging. All of the following could be the cause
EXCEPT:
A. Binding pins. B. Sticking piston. C. Binding caliper. D. Worn brake pads."
"A - <=CORRECT ANSWER The rear wheels of a front wheel drive car lockup during heaving breaking.
Technician A says this could be caused by a faulty proportioning valve. Technician B says this could be caused by a faulty brake booster. Who is correct? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B"
"B - <=CORRECT ANSWER There is a loud growling noise only when the vehicle is steered to the right
while driving. Which of the following could be the cause? A. Worn left front brakes B. Worn wheel bearing C. Worn right front brakes D. Sticking brake caliper"
"A - <=CORRECT ANSWER A spongy pedal can be the result of:
A. Leaking wheel cylinders. B. Broken return springs. C. Contaminated linings. D. Seized wheel cylinder pistons."
"D - <=CORRECT ANSWER A vehicle has a wheel speed sensor diagnostic trouble code. Which of the
following is the LEAST LIKELY cause? A. Faulty wheel speed sensor B. Cracked wheel speed sensor reluctor ring C. A tire with the incorrect height D. A tire with the incorrect width"
"A - <=CORRECT ANSWER When bench bleeding a master cylinder which statement is true?
A. New brake fluid should be used. B. Brake cleaning fluid should be used. C. Mineral spirits should be used. D. Mineral oil should be used."
B. There is an ABS code. C. There is a pressure imbalance. D. The brake fluid is low."
"C - <=CORRECT ANSWER A vehicle equipped with a hydro-boost brake system is being diagnosed for a
high, hard pedal. Which of the following tools could be used? A. A vacuum gauge B. A black light C. A power steering pressure tester D. A vacuum pump"
"A - <=CORRECT ANSWER A vehicle has a low, firm brake pedal. Which of the following would most
likely be the cause? A. Improperly adjusted brake shoes B. Leaking wheel cylinders C. Excessive rotor runout D. Out of round drums"
"A - <=CORRECT ANSWER The brake fluid reservoir is low on fluid. Which of the following is the most
likely cause? A. Worn pads B. Worn shoes C. Bypassing master cylinder D. Leaking vacuum check valve"
"C - <=CORRECT ANSWER A customer says their car makes more noise on asphalt than on concrete
road surfaces. Which of the following could be the cause? A. Front wheel bearing wear B. Rear wheel bearing wear C. Aggressive tire treat patterns D. Worn brake pads"
"A - <=CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following would most likely cause a brake fluid leak on a front
disc brake caliper assembly? A. Piston seal B. Piston boot C. Caliper slide pins D. Caliper slide bushings"
"A - <=CORRECT ANSWER All of the following could cause a brake pedal pulsation EXCEPT:
A. Thin brake pad linings. B. Excessive lug nut torque. C. Excessive rotor thickness variation. D. Rust build-up between the hub and rotor."
"B - <=CORRECT ANSWER There is a loud growling noise while driving. The noise gets louder when
vehicle speed increases. Which of the following could be the cause> A. Worn rear brake shoes B. Worn wheel bearing C. Worn ball joint D. Worn front brake pads"
"C - <=CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following would be the correct way to handle brake fluid?
A. Because brake fluid does not have an expiration date, purchase in the largest containers possible for economy. B. Store in a container vented to the atmosphere. C. Store in a small, tightly sealed containers. D. Store in a temperature controlled environment, preferably refrigerated."
"A - <=CORRECT ANSWER Technician A says rust can cause a faulty wheel speed sensor signal.
Technician B says a defective brake switch can cause a faulty wheel speed signal. Who is correct? A. A B. B C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B"
"B - <=CORRECT ANSWER A vehicle equipped with a hydro-boost brake system has a low, soft pedal
with little braking action. Which of the following could be the cause? A. Weak power steering pump B. Air in the brake fluid C. Air in the power steering fluid D. Low intake manifold vacuum"
"C - <=CORRECT ANSWER A set of tapered roller bearings are being serviced. Which of the following is
true concerning the correct tightening procedure? A. Tighten the nut to 75 ft lbs. B. Tighten the nut to spec and back off one turn. C. The final check should be made with a dial indicator. D. The wheels/tires must be on the ground."
"B - <=CORRECT ANSWER The brake system has a low, soft pedal with the engine running. The brake
fluid is low in the primary reservoir. Which of the following could be the cause? A. A restricted vacuum hose B. A leaking master cylinder C. A bypassing master cylinder D. A stuck open vacuum check valve"
D. Missing clips"
"C - <=CORRECT ANSWER A vehicle equipped with a "hill holding" option has an ABS code. Which tool
would most likely be used to check the wheel speed sensor? A. AC volt meter B. Ohm meter C. Scan tool D. Ammeter"
"C - <=CORRECT ANSWER The brake system has a soft, sinking pedal with the engine running. The
brake fluid level is at the correct height. Which of the following could be the cause? A. A restricted vacuum hose B. A leaking master cylinder C. A bypassing master cylinder D. A stuck open vacuum check valve"
