ASE Brakes Certification Practice Exam 2025 – Complete Study Resource

Both technicians provide valid points regarding wheel bearings and their impact on vehicle components.

The first technician accurately states that a wheel bearing can indeed damage the wheel hub. If a wheel bearing fails, it can lead to excessive play or misalignment, which puts additional stress on the wheel hub. This damage may manifest as wear, deformation, or even cracking of the hub, ultimately leading to more severe vehicle safety issues.

The second technician correctly points out that bearing failure can be indicated by the race spinning in the machined bore. When a wheel bearing fails, the inner race can lose its grip on the spindle, resulting in it spinning freely or spinning more than it should within the hub assembly. This is a clear sign of bearing failure, often accompanied by abnormal noises or vibrations during vehicle operation.

Therefore, both technicians highlight important aspects of how bearings function and the consequences of their failure, affirming that each statement is accurate within its context.