ASE A5 Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair Practice Exam Welcome to your ASE A5 Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair Practice Exam 1. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What is the primary purpose of the wheel cylinder in a drum brake system? A. To hold the brake shoes in place B. To create friction with the brake drum C. To convert hydraulic pressure into mechanical force D. To store extra brake fluid None 2. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair When performing a drum brake inspection, what should be checked to ensure proper brake shoe movement? A. Brake drum thickness B. Brake shoe lining wear C. Brake shoe return springs D. Brake fluid level None 3. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair In a drum brake system, what component is responsible for transmitting hydraulic pressure to the wheel cylinders? A. Brake pedal B. Brake booster C. Master cylinder D. Brake hose None 4. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What term describes a condition where the drum brake shoes do not fully retract from the brake drum when the pedal is released? A. Brake fading B. Brake lockup C. Brake drag D. Brake pulsation None 5. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair Which of the following is true about the self-adjusting mechanism in drum brake systems? A. It increases brake pedal effort B. It reduces brake shoe wear C. It eliminates the need for periodic adjustment D. It decreases brake shoe lining thickness None 6. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What is the primary purpose of the brake backing plate in a drum brake assembly? A. To store extra brake fluid B. To provide additional stopping power C. To hold the brake shoes and other components in place D. To convert hydraulic pressure into mechanical force None 7. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What component of a drum brake system is responsible for spreading the brake shoes apart when the brake pedal is released? A. Brake drum B. Brake backing plate C. Brake return spring D. Brake adjuster mechanism None 8. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair In a drum brake system, what component is responsible for transferring the force from the wheel cylinder to the brake shoes? A. Brake pedal B. Brake booster C. Brake drum D. Brake adjuster mechanism None 9. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What type of brake system is commonly used in the rear wheels of many vehicles and relies on a set of brake shoes pressing against the inside surface of a brake drum? A. Hydraulic disc brake system B. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) C. Drum brake system D. Power brake system None 10. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What is the purpose of the brake shoe return springs in a drum brake system? A. To create friction with the brake drum B. To increase brake pedal effort C. To hold the brake shoes in place D. To reduce brake shoe wear None 11. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What is the primary purpose of the brake shoe anchor in a drum brake assembly? A. To create friction with the brake drum B. To hold the brake drum in place C. To hold the brake shoes in place D. To store extra brake fluid None 12. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What is the function of the brake shoe return springs in a drum brake system? A. To create friction with the brake drum B. To increase brake pedal effort C. To hold the brake shoes in place D. To reduce brake shoe wear None 13. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair In a drum brake system, what component is responsible for adjusting the clearance between the brake shoes and the brake drum? A. Brake drum B. Brake backing plate C. Brake return spring D. Brake adjuster mechanism None 14. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair Which of the following is true about the emergency/parking brake system in a drum brake assembly? A. It uses hydraulic pressure to actuate the brakes. B. It is not connected to the regular braking system. C. It only operates on the front wheels. D. It is primarily used for normal stopping. None 15. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What is the purpose of the brake shoe hold-down springs in a drum brake assembly? A. To hold the brake drum in place B. To reduce brake pedal effort C. To create friction with the brake drum D. To hold the brake shoes in place None 16. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What type of brake system uses brake drums and brake shoes to create friction for stopping the vehicle? A. Hydraulic disc brake system B. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) C. Drum brake system D. Power brake system None 17. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the brake shoes do not make full contact with the brake drum, leaving a portion of the brake lining unused? A. Brake fading B. Brake lockup C. Brake imbalance D. Brake wear None 18. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair In a drum brake system, what component is responsible for transmitting hydraulic pressure to the wheel cylinder? A. Brake pedal B. Brake booster C. Master cylinder D. Brake hose None 19. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for a condition where the brake shoes make contact with the brake drum but do not generate enough friction to stop the vehicle effectively? A. Brake fading B. Brake lockup C. Brake pulsation D. Brake imbalance None 20. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What type of brake component is commonly used to adjust the clearance between the brake shoes and the brake drum as the shoes wear? A. Brake drum B. Brake backing plate C. Brake return spring D. Brake adjuster mechanism None 21. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What is the purpose of the brake shoe hold-down pins in a drum brake assembly? A. To create friction with the brake drum B. To reduce brake pedal effort C. To hold the brake shoes in place D. To adjust the clearance between the brake shoes and the drum None 22. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What component in a drum brake system is responsible for adjusting the clearance between the brake shoes and the brake drum as the shoes wear? A. Brake drum B. Brake backing plate C. Brake return spring D. Brake adjuster mechanism None 23. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What term describes the condition where one brake shoe contacts the drum with greater force than the other shoe, causing uneven braking and potential pulling to one side? A. Brake imbalance B. Brake drag C. Brake wear D. Brake fading None 24. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What component in a drum brake system is responsible for transmitting the force from the wheel cylinder to the brake shoes? A. Brake pedal B. Brake booster C. Brake drum D. Brake adjuster mechanism None 25. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What term describes the condition where the brake shoes make contact with the brake drum but do not generate enough friction to stop the vehicle effectively? A. Brake fading B. Brake lockup C. Brake pulsation D. Brake imbalance None 26. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What is the function of the brake shoe return springs in a drum brake system? A. To create friction with the brake drum B. To increase brake pedal effort C. To hold the brake shoes in place D. To reduce brake shoe wear None 27. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What type of brake system is commonly used in the rear wheels of many vehicles and relies on a set of brake shoes pressing against the inside surface of a brake drum? A. Hydraulic disc brake system B. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) C. Drum brake system D. Power brake system None 28. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What is the purpose of the brake shoe hold-down springs in a drum brake assembly? A. To hold the brake drum in place B. To reduce brake pedal effort C. To create friction with the brake drum D. To hold the brake shoes in place None 29. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair In a drum brake system, what component is responsible for adjusting the clearance between the brake shoes and the brake drum as the shoes wear? A. Brake drum B. Brake backing plate C. Brake return spring D. Brake adjuster mechanism None 30. ASE A5: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair What type of brake component is commonly used to adjust the clearance between the brake shoes and the brake drum as the shoes wear? A. Brake drum B. Brake backing plate C. Brake return spring D. Brake adjuster mechanism None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up
