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Medium-Heavy Truck Certifications Flashcards

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  1. Which ASE truck test covers Suspension and Steering (T5)?

    Answer: Suspension and Steering

    Test T5 covers suspension and steering systems on medium/heavy trucks.

  2. A truck pulls to one side during braking. Which is the most likely cause?

    Answer: Uneven brake adjustment

    Unequal braking force from misadjusted or contaminated brakes causes pulling to one side.

  3. What is the function of a slack adjuster in a drum brake air system?

    Answer: Convert chamber push-rod motion into camshaft rotation

    The slack adjuster acts as a lever that rotates the S-cam to apply the brake shoes.

  4. Excessive push-rod travel on an air brake chamber indicates what condition?

    Answer: Brakes out of adjustment

    Long push-rod stroke means the brakes are out of adjustment and may fail to apply fully.

  5. Which ASE test (T8) covers Preventive Maintenance Inspection?

    Answer: T8

    Test T8 covers preventive maintenance inspection (PMI) procedures.

  6. What tool measures brake drum diameter to check for wear limits?

    Answer: Inside brake drum micrometer

    A brake drum micrometer measures inside diameter to verify it is within the maximum wear limit.

  7. A technician notices uneven tire wear on a steer axle. What should be checked first?

    Answer: Wheel alignment and inflation

    Improper alignment and incorrect tire pressure are the most common causes of uneven steer-tire wear.