OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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BRAKES
To reduce the possibility of severe
injury or death, always evaluate ped-
al travel before operating 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 personnel.
The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be performed regularly
(Ref Fig. 42 on page 3-37) as an evaluation of braking system perfor-
mance, It is useful as a method of identifying subtle loss of perfor-
mance over time.
Periodic Brake Test for Mechanical Brakes
The purpose of this test is to compare the braking performance of the
vehicle to the braking performance of new or ‘known to be good’ vehi-
cles or to an established acceptable stopping distance. Actual stopping
distances will be influenced by weather conditions, terrain, road surface
condition, actual vehicle weight (accessories installed) and vehicle
speed. No specific braking distance can be reliably specified. The test
is conducted by latching the park brake to eliminate different pedal
pressures and to include the affects of linkage mis-adjustment.
Establish the acceptable stopping distance by testing a new or "known
to be good" vehicle and recording the stopping location or stopping dis-
tance. For fleets of vehicles, several vehicles should be tested when
new and the range of stopping locations or distances recorded.
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may take
place; therefore, it is important to establish the stan-
dard with a new vehicle.
Drive the vehicle at maximum speed on a flat, dry, clean, paved surface
(Ref Fig. 42 on page 3-37). Quickly depress the brake pedal to latch
Fig. 42 Typical Brake Performance Test
Latch
Parking Brake
and Take Foot
Off Pedal
Line or Marker
Acceptable
Stopping
Distance
Normal Range of
Stopping Distance
Any vehicles that stop
more than 4 ft. (1.2 m)
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
4 ft. (1.2 m)
Line or Marker
Dry, Level, Clean, Paved Surface
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