Defective braking systems and components top the list of reasons for prohibitions issued by VOSA at the roadside and depot checks last year.
Nine percent of prohibitions for trucks and 20 percent of prohibitions for trailers were issued because of defective brakes.
The use of a regular deceleration test such as a BrakeCheck could help reduce brake faults and keep inspection sheet paper work in order.
BrakeCheck can be used and is accepted by VOSA for many vehicles, in the commercial sector VOSA approve BrakeCheck for testing all commercial type vehicles on every inspection. BrakeCheck can be used on vehicles such as, fork lifts, construction / quarry vehicles, tractors and trailers.
This device has moved on significantly from the old mechanical testers such as Tapley Meters. Being electronic there is a much higher accuracy and additional information such as average deceleration, a left/right pull measurement, speed at braking and stopping distance. All tests are time and date stamped.
To see how a Brake tester such as a decelerometer BrakeCheck could help your vehicle maintenance call aide automotive ltd on 0115 8456471 or click on BrakeCheck to enquire via email.
