Section 3

Brakes

Sub Section

Contents

3.1

Parking Brake Control

3.2

Hand operated brake control valves

3.3

Service brake control A. All types of braking systems
B. Hydraulic Systems (including servo assisted)
C. Diesel Engined vehicles with High Level of servo boost
D. Full power Hydraulic Braking systems
E. Air and Vacuum Systems (including over hydraulic)

3.4

Anti-Lock Braking and Electronic Stability Control Systems

3.5

Mechanical Brake Components

3.6

Braking Systems and additional braking devices
A. All Braking Systems
B. Brake Pipes and Flexible Hoses
C. Servos and Master Cylinders
D. Reservoirs (Air Vacumn) (including accumulators, pressure and vacumn vessels)
E. Valves
F.Pumps and Compressors
G. Hydraulic Systems
H. Air Systems
I. Additional Braking Devices
J. Electronic Braking Systems (Class 5 Only)

3.7

Brake Performance
A. Roller Brake Test
B. Decelerometer Test
C. Plate Brake Test
D. Gradient Test

3.8

Method of Calculating Brake Performance

3.9

Examples of Manufacturers Plate

3.10

Brake Efficiency Table