Heavy vehicle brake test protocol

NZ heavy vehicle brake test protocol - effective from 1 December 2022

Version: 1.4 November 2023

Like almost all other road vehicles in New Zealand, heavy vehicles are required to undergo entry inspection and a periodic safety check in the form of a certificate of fitness (CoF) inspection. Brake testing is a crucial part of this inspection given the critical role brakes play in overall vehicle safety.

Other resources

Guide to the manufacturer's park brake lever settings

Cardan shaft park brake RBM testing procedure and brake force tables

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