hi all a quick heads up on the latest version of the iva manual , although it still says version 4 it is version 5 update.
page 84 has the information, basically a sticker will need to be attached in the area around the bias adjuster with the wording in note 6 . i am having some made , cost to anyone who needs one is £2.50 plus the cost of a stamp

new manual found here

www.businesslink.gov.uk/Transport_Theme_files/124_IVA_M1_Inspection_Manual__Version_4_0510.pdf]new manual[/url]

best regards

marc

[Edited on 27/5/10 by marc n]

Interesting stuff, good to see VOSA apply common sense to their rules.

Working Linky -> New Manual

Hi Marc,

I don't suppose you could clarify if the new version applies to people attending for a retest?

I failed last week and will be retesting in the next couple of weeks - I'm wondering if I need to alter anything that passed first time.

Nice one was wondering how to deal with the bias bar

The link above doesnt work here's one that does

Link

Just down loaded the new version from your link. Where does it say that a sticker needs to be attached in note 6?

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Originally posted by cd.thomson
Hi Marc,

I don't suppose you could clarify if the new version applies to people attending for a retest?

I failed last week and will be retesting in the next couple of weeks - I'm wondering if I need to alter anything that passed first time.

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Originally posted by wicket
Just down loaded the new version from your link. Where does it say that a sticker needs to be attached in note 6?

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best bet is to check with your local testing station but they can only check your car on the failed items on the retest. so any updates wont affect you, unless of course one was the bias setup in which case i would speak to the tester and ask him how it affects you

best regards

marc

p.s thanks for the help with the link

Is the sticker the only update?

Looks like the requirement applies from August 2010.

" Requirements relating to vehicles fitted with twin master cylinders have
been amended and added requirement to label accordingly from 2/08/2010.

27. Vehicles fitted with adjustable twin master cylinders that have been
rendered inoperable by mechanical means to comply with RS 26
must have a label affixed on the master cylinder or the immediate
vicinity with legible text as detailed in note 6.

Note 6: Adjusting front/rear brake bias may invalidate approval and
breach Construction and Use requirements. "

Also looks like the bias bar no longer has to be welded, a pin or lock wire are once again acceptable
"Note 5: Bias bars and other mechanical adjusting devices fitted to twin master cylinders must be rendered inoperable by mechanical means
e.g. lockwiring of components."