Bowmonk Brake Tester

Important Update on Brake Testing for Commercial Vehicles!! DVSA Recommend 4 Brake Tests Per Year Important Update on Brake Testing for Commercial Vehicles!! Following on from an increase in brake tester sales recently, aide automotive researched the latest guidance from the DVSA, below is a brief extract. Document :Guide to maintaining road worthiness Commercial goods and passenger carrying vehicles (Revised 2014) Section 5: Safety inspection and repair facilities Extract - "Therefore it is normally expected that the vehicle or trailer should complete at least three successful brake efficiency tests spread throughout year in addition to the annual MOT test." As this is a guide from DVSA and The Department of Transport, the operator can take the decision to carry out brake tests using roller brake tests or a decelerometer like BrakeCheck. BrakeCheck is a portable brake tester that works from the principle of measuring deceleration or Brake Efficiency, BrakeCheck has been proved to be a good indication of brake performance and cost effective for any workshop. Over 15,000 BrakeCheck's have been purchased since it’s introduction in January 2003, and is now a standard tool for any vehicle workshop. In addition to Bownmonk BrakeCheck Standard which is marketed towards Car, Van Truck and Bus / Coaches, BrakeCheck TT For Truck &Trailers is ideal for trailer operating companies. aide automotive also recommend the use of an Infra Red Thermometer to check individual wheels via temperature. This in conjunction with a decelerometer print out would be the perfect 3 times a year brake test for any commercial vehicle. To download the guide click on Brake Tests! To discuss how Bowmonk BrakeCheck or the Infra Red Thermometer works or to review pricing please call us on 0115 8456471.