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ASE Automobile & Light Truck Test A5: Brakes

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ASE ASE Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: Hydraulic and Power Assist CoreYou are here

Start with high-weight hydraulic circuits, power assist, and parking brake systems.

22
hours
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Phase 2: Disc + Drum Service

Reinforce mechanical diagnosis and service procedures for disc and drum brakes.

18
hours
3

Phase 3: ABS/TCS/ESC Electronics

Practice scan-tool-driven diagnosis and component/circuit validation workflows.

14
hours
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Phase 4: Timed Exam Simulation

Run 75-minute mixed sets and focus remediation on frequent fault patterns.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
64 hours
That's about 7 weeks at 10 hours/week

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Age
Education
No degree requirement.
Experience
Most ASE certifications require 2 years of relevant hands-on work experience; up to 1 year may be substituted with approved training.
Additional Requirements
  • Initial A1-A5 certification exams are delivered at Prometric test centers.
  • You have 90 days from purchase date to schedule and complete testing.
  • Certification is issued only after both exam pass and work-experience approval.
  • Recertification versions can have different delivery options, including remote ProProctor.

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Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks for most candidates

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If you fail, you must wait 30 full days before purchasing and scheduling the same test again. Missed appointments forfeit fees.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$62 test fee
Application Fee$34 registration fee per order
Total Estimated Cost$96 plus applicable sales tax per order
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ASE A5 Exam Details

ASE Automobile & Light Truck Test A5: Brakes

Administered by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Official Source
Pass/fail (ASE does not publish fixed cut scores for A5)
Passing Score
55
Questions
75
Minutes
$96 per order ($62 test fee + $34 registration fee, plus tax)
Exam Fee
Study time: 50-80 hours
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisite to test; certification is awarded after passing and approved work-experience documentation.
Valid for: 5 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) content outline

Hydraulic, Power Assist, and Parking Brake Systems Diagnosis and Repair43%

Hydraulic circuits, power assist, and parking brake diagnostics and service.

Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair11%

Drum brake mechanical/hydraulic diagnosis and component service procedures.

Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair24%

Disc brake concern diagnosis, service, machining, and installation checks.

Electronic Brake Control Systems (ABS, TCS, ESC) Diagnosis and Repair22%

Electronic brake control diagnosis with scan tools, sensors, and module-level checks.

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