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3.5
Mechanical Brake Components
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| Method of Inspection | Reason for rejection |
| 1. Check the mechanical brake components for | |
| a. chafed rods or levers | a. a brake rod or lever reduced in thickness by more than 1/3rd |
| b. corroded, frayed or knotted cables | b. a brake cable corroded, knotted or with wires broken so that it is weakened significantly |
| c. free rotation of clevis joints between cables and levers (this includes cable linkages between brake pedals and remote mounted servos) | c. seizure of clevis joint pivots which causes strain or wear to cables to an extent likely to lead to premature failure of the cable |
| d. a corroded or damaged rod, lever or linkage. Wear in eyes of relay levers, clevis joints, stationary pins or pivots | d. serious weakening of any part due to excessive wear, damage or corrosion |
| e. abnormal movement of levers, indicating maladjustment or excessive wear | e. abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear |
| f. security and excessive wear of brake linings/pads | f. a brake lining or pad insecure or less than 1.5mm thick at any point |
| g. contamination of brake discs and drums by leaking brake fluid, oil or grease | g. a brake disc or drum contaminated by brake fluid, oil or grease |
| h. the condition and security of brake drums and discs | h. a brake disc or drum insecure, cracked or excessively scored, pitted or worn |
| i. presence and security of brake back plates/callipers | i. a brake back plate or calliper securing device loose or missing |
| j. restriction of free movement | j. restricted free movement of brake components |
| k. presence and security of locking devices | k. a locking device missing or insecure |
| Note: On some vehicles, locking devices may not be obvious. However, if there is evidence of disturbance or change, inform the vehicle presenter | |
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