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ASE Study Guide A5 Brakes

Brake system knowledge made simple. Dive into hydraulic systems, drum and disc brakes, ABS, and power assist diagnostics with training designed for clarity and real-world application. Whether you’re new to brakes or refreshing your skills, this prep gets you exam- and shop-ready.

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About our ASE Study Guide A5 Brakes

Get the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to pass the ASE A5 Brakes Certification Exam with Motor Age Training’s comprehensive study materials. Whether you prefer a printed book, eBook, online video course, DVD, or a practice test, we offer flexible formats designed to fit your learning style.

Our ASE A5 resources cover the official certification task list and are packed with clear explanations, real-life illustrations, and practical diagnostic insights to help you master brake system service and repair. Each resource is designed to help you succeed on the ASE exam and serve as a reliable reference on the job.

Topics Covered

All A5 study materials include detailed coverage of:

  • Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair
  • Power Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair
  • Parking Brakes
  • Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair
  • Wheel Bearings
  • Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair
  • Electronic Brake Control Systems – ABS, TCS, ESC Diagnosis

The online video course and DVD training provide complete A–Z coverage of brake service, including assembly, cleaning, inspection, adjustment procedures, and ASE test-taking strategies. Detailed explanations help technicians understand both system operation and common failure points.

Why Choose Motor Age ASE A5 Training?

  • Up-to-date content (Published January 2019) aligned with the ASE A5 Brakes exam.
  • Expert instruction from Mark DeKoster, featuring over 5 hours of in-depth brake system training.
  • Flexible study formats to match your preferences:
    • Book (spiral-bound, 112 pages; includes task list, glossary, and practice test)
    • eBook (interactive; includes an online practice test; not downloadable)
    • Online Video Course (comprehensive brake system training, including hydraulic, drum, disc, and ABS systems; includes access to the ASE A5 Test Prep Study Guide e-book PDF; runtime 330 minutes)
    • DVD (covers all A5 topics; runtime 360 minutes)
    • Practice Test (90 ASE-style questions with immediate digital access through your online account)
  • Dual-purpose resource – use it to prepare for your ASE exam and as a trusted reference in the shop afterward.

No matter which format you choose, Motor Age Training provides the knowledge, tools, and practice you need to prepare for the ASE A5 Brakes exam and earn your certification patch.

No matter your style, we’ve got you covered

Published 01/2019 The ASE A5 study guide book and practice test by Motor Age Training provides technicians the knowledge, and know how to successfully take and pass the ASE certification exam. Our ASE A5 test prep book includes the ASE certification task list for the car and light truck brakes certification exam.  The task list outlines the topics technicians will be tested on during the ASE A5 certification exam. In addition to the easy-to-read text, the Motor Age ASE A5 study guide contains dozens of detailed illustrations for reference to real life applications. You’ll also find the Motor Age self-study guide to be a handy for quick reference when servicing brakes after you’ve successfully taken the ASE certification exam. The topics covered in this edition of the ASE Study Guide are:
  • Hydraulic System Diagnosis And Repair
  • Power Assist Units Diagnosis And Repair
  • Parking Brakes
  • Drum Brake Diagnosis And Repair
  • Wheel Bearings
  • Disc Brake Diagnosis And Repair
  • Electronic Brake Control Systems – ABS, TCS, ESC Diagnosis
The back of the book contains an ASE practice test with questions written in the exact style of the ASE certification exam. The practice test questions are perfect for measuring the knowledge of the required information. Publication Date: January 2019 SKU: CLT-SERIES-A5-BOOK ISBN: 978-1-950119-01-1 Pages : 112 (including task list, glossary, practice test)
Published 01/2019 The ASE A5 study guide book and practice test by Motor Age Training provides technicians the knowledge, and know how to successfully take and pass the ASE certification exam. Our ASE A5 test prep book includes the ASE certification task list for the car and light truck brakes certification exam.  The task list outlines the topics technicians will be tested on during the ASE A5 certification exam. In addition to the easy-to-read text, the Motor Age ASE A5 study guide contains dozens of detailed illustrations for reference to real life applications. You’ll also find the Motor Age self-study guide to be a handy for quick reference when servicing brakes after you’ve successfully taken the ASE certification exam. The topics covered in this edition of the ASE Study Guide are:
  • Hydraulic System Diagnosis And Repair
  • Power Assist Units Diagnosis And Repair
  • Parking Brakes
  • Drum Brake Diagnosis And Repair
  • Wheel Bearings
  • Disc Brake Diagnosis And Repair
  • Electronic Brake Control Systems – ABS, TCS, ESC Diagnosis
This eBook includes an online practice test with questions written in the exact style of the ASE certification exam. The practice test questions are perfect for measuring the knowledge of the required information. PLEASE NOTE: You WILL NOT be able to download a digital version of this booklet. These limitations are intentional to help us protect our product copyright. Publication Date: January 2019 SKU: CLT-SERIES-A5-EBOOK ISBN: 978-1-950119-01-1
Presented by instructor Mark DeKoster this program is a complete A-Z for brakes service and will be a great training experience for any new tech doing brake jobs or techs studying for the ASE A5 brakes certification. A5 addresses the symptoms and causes of the extensive hydraulic braking systems, drum brake, disc brake, parking brake, power assist unit and anti-lock brake system diagnostic information. The program also covers repair information, detailed assembly, cleaning, inspection, and adjustment procedures. Technicians seeking ASE certification will benefit from the valuable preparation offered by this test preparation video. It features the most up-to-date ASE task list, along with practice test questions like those typically seen on an ASE certification exam to help users feel more comfortable and prepared to pass the actual test. Comprehensive coverage includes overviews of each task list topic, plus ASE test taking strategies and detailed explanations. You can be certain that with over 5 hours of video and a study manual, this training program has everything you need to know about brakes. Note: This online video also includes access to the ASE A5 Test Prep Study Guide E-Book version. Runtime: 330 minutes E-Book Format: Abobe Acrobat PDF (Not downloadable; may only be viewed online)
Published 01/2019 The ASE A5 study guide book and practice test by Motor Age Training provides technicians the knowledge, and know how to successfully take and pass the ASE  certification exam. Our ASE A5 test prep book includes the ASE certification task list for the car and light truck brakes certification exam.  The task list outlines the topics technicians will be tested on during the ASE A5 certification exam. In addition to the easy-to-read text, the Motor Age ASE A5 study guide contains dozens of detailed illustrations for reference to real life applications. You’ll also find the Motor Age self-study guide to be a handy for quick reference when servicing brakes after you’ve successfully taken the ASE certification exam. The topics covered in this edition of the ASE Study Guide are:
  • Hydraulic System Diagnosis And Repair
  • Power Assist Units Diagnosis And Repair
  • Parking Brakes
  • Drum Brake Diagnosis And Repair
  • Wheel Bearings
  • Disc Brake Diagnosis And Repair
  • Electronic Brake Control Systems – ABS, TCS, ESC Diagnosis
Publication Date: January 2019 Book Type: Spiral Bound Pages : 112 (including task list, glossary, practice test) DVD Covers Presented by instructor Mark DeKoster, ASE A5 Brakes DVD is a great training experience for any tech that will have the responsibility of performing brake jobs or techs studying for the ASE A5 brakes certification. This DVD addresses all the points covered on thh ASE certification exam. The ASE study guide that is included with the DVD features the most up-to-date ASE task list, along with practice test questions. Runtime: 360 minutes
Prepare for the A5 exam with our Brakes practice test The Motor Age Training ASE practice test provides technicians with a full 90 question practice test exam. The Motor Age practice test helps gauge your knowledge on the topics technicians face during the ASE A5 certification exam. Our A5 practice test includes questions that reference the ASE A5 Study Guide and task list. The practice test questions provide feedback with detailed explanations after each question. NOTE: PRACTICE TESTS ARE DIGITAL PRODUCTS YOU CAN ACCESS IMMEDIATELY THRU YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT This A5 Brakes practice test provides questions on:
  • Hydraulic System Diagnosis And Repair
  • Power Assist Units Diagnosis And Repair
  • Parking Brakes
  • Drum Brake Diagnosis And Repair
  • Wheel Bearings
  • Disc Brake Diagnosis And Repair
  • Electronic Brake Control Systems – ABS, TCS, ESC Diagnosis

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