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manually adjusted drum brakes
smart51 - 9/11/07 at 10:07 AM

Are manually adjusted brakes allowed on the front axle in an SVA test? I've heard that they're not allowed. Can someone look up in an SVA manual to see if it is specifically banned?

I've looked it up in my MSVA manual and it doesn't mention it at all. I've phoned my local MSVA test station and the guy said "umm, err..." When I said that it wasn't mentioned in the manual at all he said that they have to follow the manual and can only fail things according to the manual so manually adjusted brakes are probably OK". I'm not convinced by his reply.

If the SVA manual states that they cannot be used then I'll be happy. If it doesn't and they are still banned then I'm worried.

matt_claydon - 9/11/07 at 10:44 AM

From the car SVA manual:

quote:

16.2g

Check each brake assembly incorporates an adjustment capability to compensate for friction material wear. On a front axle of a vehicle (other than a three wheeled vehicle) this must be provided automatically.


If you're putting in for MSVA surely it doesn't matter what the SVA manual says?


[Edited on 9/11/07 by matt_claydon]

smart51 - 9/11/07 at 11:04 AM

quote:
Originally posted by matt_claydon
quote:

On a front axle of a vehicle (other than a three wheeled vehicle) this must be provided automatically.


If you're putting in for MSVA surely it doesn't matter what the SVA manual says?
[Edited on 9/11/07 by matt_claydon]


Thanks matt. No, it doesn't matter what the SVA manual says per se. If the SVA manual prohibits it and the MSVA manual doesn't then I know I'm in the clear. better than that, your quote from the SVA manual excludes 3 wheeled vehicles anyway. Brilliant.

thanks again.

iank - 9/11/07 at 12:52 PM

Did you get my email regarding the mods on mini rear backplates?

Looks like you're good to go with that plan now

smart51 - 9/11/07 at 12:57 PM

quote:
Originally posted by iank
Did you get my email regarding the mods on mini rear backplates?

Looks like you're good to go with that plan now


Got the email - thanks.

I'm now good to go with 2 provisions. I get the design to a place where I think it will work. I speak to the wife without getting my head ripped off.

[Edited on 9-11-2007 by smart51]