| 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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