Granturismo handbrake issue

[CatmanV2]

My thanks

Although I imagine "testers' manuals" would also be appropriate


C

 

[Zep]

It's in the tester's manual as well, isn't it?

C

No, it only says that if the vehicle or system is not suitable you can use a deceleromter and defines how this is done.

 

[Zep]

Immaculate apostrophe use there it has to be said.

Do’nt encourage him!

 

[philw696]

When I was last testing in the UK 2014 always used the Tapley meter same with 4 wheel drives.
The Test was simpler in NZ with most places not having a brake roller test set up.
If it was a manual transmission can you stall the engine with hand brake on no emissions test either.

 

[CatmanV2]

No, it only says that if the vehicle or system is not suitable you can use a deceleromter and defines how this is done.

I'd have thought that 'not suitable' would cover both damage to the diff and risk of coming of the rollers.

C

 

[Zep]

I'd have thought that 'not suitable' would cover both damage to the diff and risk of coming of the rollers.

C

Yes, but it’s not specific on the criteria.

 

[CatmanV2]

Yes, but it’s not specific on the criteria.

So the tester using the rollers is still wrong. Good

C

 

[Zep]

So the tester using the rollers is still wrong. Good

C

Oh yes, the only rollers that go near my car are the decorating ones on the shelf.

 

[Geo]

I bought a Tapley meter on eBay and checked it against the one at my MOT station. At least I can now make sure the brakes are going to pass before taking the car for its test. It was £40 well spent!