At this stage you will be sitting beside the examiner as the brake test is carried out. There may be a slight jerk when the car wheels are placed in the brake rollers and when the brakes are applied, therefore it is advised that you wear your seat belt.
Any one of the following points in relation to brake performance will result in a vehicle being refused a Certificate:
Low braking effort recorded from the brake on any wheel, indicating clearly that the brake is not functioning correctly.
Significant braking effort recorded on roadwheels, even though the brake is not applied, indicating that a brake is binding.
Evidence of severe brake grabbing or judder as the service brake (foot brake) is applied.
The service braking efforts at the roadwheels do not increase at about the same rate when the service brake pedal is applied gradually.
The service braking efforts at the roadwheels do not reduce at about the same rate when the service brake pedal is released gradually.
The out-of-balance of the Service brakes on any axle, greater than 30%.
The Service brake efficiency is below 50%.
The Parking brake (hand brake) efficiency is below 16%.
When the brake test is complete the examiner will drive forward and stop in front of the hoist. At this point you will be requested to leave the vehicle and go to the waiting area provided where you can observe your vehicle being inspected. Please remain in this area while your vehicle is being inspected, this is essential for your own safety.
View the Vehicle Test Procedure - Stage 3
