- Nov 11, 2009
- 23,543
- 8,088
- 50,935
AWD or part time 4wd? Why cant they do the brake test on rollers after all AWD isnt a new feature, Land Rovers have been around a while now.
I suspect that most MoT stations ignore that and test them on the rollers normally.
Regardless of type of system, the 4wd will artificially increase a single axle brake performance as brakes on the other axle will be assisting to some extent.
- Nov 11, 2009
- 23,543
- 8,088
- 50,935
So how are AWD or part time 4WD tested to ensure brake performance? There must be a pass/fail criteria.If the other axle assists then it is part of the performance assessment isn't it? My Sorento and Pajero could operate in 2WD mode, but the Subaru is full time AWD.
A "Tapley Meter" should be used for MoT brake test for any vehicle which can't be test on rollers - requires a road drive.
- Jul 18, 2017
- 15,087
- 4,624
- 50,935
They will bounce out of the rollers in quick time. Our MOT station does a road drive to do the brake test.
- Jul 18, 2017
- 15,087
- 4,624
- 50,935
I am sorry if I offended you as I was replying to another post in the same thread and my reply was relevant. Also I was not aware that you are now a moderator?
Back on topic,Their was a thread on Kuga forums about kerb weight and all the ones that went to weight bridge were about 100kg more than what they were told/on v5.
Parksy
Moderator
- Nov 12, 2009
- 11,904
- 2,400
- 40,935
He isn't but I am.
I've removed the contentious comment and the quote which shows it.
- Mar 14, 2005
- 10,030
- 859
- 40,935
That doesn’t surprise me one bit. I’ve come across differences of up to 150kg. After all, the V5 figure is mass in running order and not kerbweight.
Facebook
Twitter