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MAINTENANCE
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5
BRAKES
Engage
Parking Brake
Line or Marker
Acceptable
Stopping
Distance
Normal Range of
Stopping Distance
Any vehicles that stop
beyond the Acceptable
Stopping Distance or
pulls to one side should
be removed from service
and inspected by a
qualified mechanic
Accelerate To
Maximum Speed
Line or Marker
Dry, Level, Clean, Paved Surface
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death, always evaluate pedal travel before oper-
ating a vehicle to verify some braking function is
present.
All driving brake tests must be done in a safe
location with regard for the safety of all person-
nel.
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place; there-
fore, it is important to establish the standard with a new vehicle.
Service brakes in accordance with the Periodic Service
Schedule. The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be
performed regularly as an evaluation of braking system
performance; it is useful as a method of identifying subtle
loss of performance over time.
After the vehicles has been put into service, it is recom-
mended that the brakes be checked by performing the fol-
lowing test:
Periodic Brake Test
Determine the braking performance of the vehicle by
engaging the parking brake at a common point on a flat,
dry, clean paved surface while traveling at maximum
speed. Observe the vehicle stopping location. If the vehicle
stops in a significantly greater distance than normal or
pulls to one side, ti should be tested again.
If the vehicle fails the second test, it should immediately be
removed from service. The vehicle needs to be inspected
by a qualified mechanic and repairs performed before vehi-
cle is returned to service.
NOTICE
