Issue Date 01 January 2012
Brakes
Section 3
Section Contents
Sub-Section
Subject
Sub-Section
Subject
3.1
Parking Brake Control
3.6
E.
Valves
3.2
Hand Operated Brake Control Valves
F.
Pumps and Compressors
3.3
Service Brake Control
G.
Hydraulic Systems
A.
All Types of Braking Systems
H.
Air Systems
B.
Hydraulic Systems (including servo
I.
Additional Braking Devices
assisted)
J.
Electronic Braking Systems (Class 5
C.
Vehicles with High Servo Boost
only)
D.
Full Power Hydraulic Braking Systems
3.7
Brake Performance
E.
Air and Vacuum Systems (including
A.
Roller Brake Test
over hydraulic)
B.
Decelerometer Test
3.4
Anti-Lock Braking and Electronic
C.
Plate Brake Test
Stability Control Systems
D.
Gradient Test
3.5
Mechanical Brake Components
3.8
Method of Calculating Brake
3.6
Braking Systems and Additional
Performance
Braking Devices
3.9
Example of a Manufacturers’ Plate
A.
All Braking Systems
3.10
Brake Efficiency Tables
B.
Brake Pipes and Flexible Hoses
C.
Servos and Master Cylinders
D.
Reservoirs (Air/Vacuum) (including
accumulators, pressure and vacuum
vessels)
