Page 109 - Annual Training Class 4_7 classroom 20-21

Correct order

You are permitted to use an alternative procedure to that specified below as long as all the testable
elements are adequately covered.

1. Position the wheels of the first axle to be tested in the brake rollers and then run both sets of
rollers together in a forward direction until the vehicle is aligned. With the rollers still running,
note whether a significant brake effort is recorded from any wheel without a brake being
applied.

2. Gradually apply the service brake and watch how the braking effort for each wheel increases.
Stopping short of lock up or maximum effort, hold a steady pedal pressure and check there is no
excessive brake effort fluctuation with each revolution of the road wheel.

3. Gradually release the service brake and observe how the braking effort at each wheel reduces.

4. Gradually depress the service brake again, this time until maximum effort is achieved, or until
the wheel locks and slips on the rollers. Stop the rollers.

5. Record the reading at which the maximum braking effort is achieved and whether brake “lock-
up” occurs. Stop the rollers if they have not stopped automatically.

6. Place the wheels of the next axle in the brake rollers and repeat the above procedure.

Manual Location: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-
light-commercial-vehicles/1-brakes#section-1-2-1