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This updated fourth edition has been completely updated to provide the most current ASE test preparation material for Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks available anywhere. Test T4: Brakes provides valuable preparation for Medium/Heavy Duty Truck technicians seeking certification in the Brakes ASE Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician Certification area. Readers are afforded scores of opportunities to ascertain their knowledge of critical concepts, through the extensive array of sample problems, ASE-style exams, and competency-specific test questions required for certification by ASE. Refresher materials, helpful test-taking strategies, and thorough explanations round out this comprehensive preparation package.

Preface

v

The History and Purpose of ASE

Take and Pass Every ASE Test

How are the tests administered?

3

(1)

Who writes the questions?

3

(1)

Objective Tests

4

(1)

Preparing for the Exam

5

(1)

During the Test

6

(1)

Testing Time Length

6

(1)

Your Test Results!

6

(3)

Types of Questions on an ASE Exam

Multiple Choice Questions

9

(1)

Except Questions

10

(1)

Technician A, Technician B Questions

10

(1)

Most-Likely Questions

11

(1)

Least-Likely Questions

12

(1)

Summary

12

(1)

Overview of Task List

Brakes (Test T4)

13

(1)

Task List and Overview

14

(23)

Air Brakes Diagnosis and Repair (28 questions)

14

(1)

Air Supply and Service Systems (14 questions)

14

(8)

Mechanical/Foundation (10 questions)

22

(3)

Parking Brakes (4 questions)

25

(1)

Hydraulic Brakes Diagnosis and Repair (14 questions)

26

(1)

Hydraulic System (6 questions)

26

(3)

Mechanical System (5 questions)

29

(2)

Power Assist Units and Miscellaneous (3 questions)

31

(1)

Air and Hydraulic Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Automatic Traction Control (ATC) (5 questions)

31

(3)

Wheel Bearings Diagnosis and Repair (3 questions)

34

(3)

Sample Test for Practice

Sample Test

37

(14)

Additional Test Questions for Practice

Additional Test Questions

51

(22)

Appendices

Answers to the Test Questions for the Sample Test Section 5

73

(1)

Explanations to the Answers for the Sample Test Section 5

74

(11)

Answers to the Test Questions for the Additional Test Questions Section 6

85

(1)

Explanations to the Answers for the Additional Test Questions Section 6

86

(21)

Glossary

107

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ASE Test Preparation Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Series Test T4: Brakes

ASE Test Preparation Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Series Test T4: Brakes

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