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ASE Brakes (A5) Certification

ASE certification in the A5 Brakes area of the Automobile and Light Truck test series, awarded after passing the test and satisfying relevant work experience.

Licensing authority: National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence · Application information

Initial by examination
ASE Automobile & Light Truck Brakes (A5) Certification Test
Work Experience
Relevant hands-on work experience, with qualifying training substitutions, is required before certification is awarded.

ASE Automobile & Light Truck Brakes (A5) Certification Test

Exam questions
Total questions: 55; Scored questions: 45; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Examination outline
  • Hydraulic, Power Assist, and Parking Brake Systems Diagnosis and Repair (43%)
    • Master Cylinder
    • Lines and Hoses
    • Valves and Switches
    • Bleeding, Flushing and Leak Testing
    • Power Assist Units
    • Parking Brake
  • Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair (11%)
  • Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair (24%)
  • Electronic Brake Control Systems: Antilock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), and Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) Diagnosis and Repair (22%)
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