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DVSA HGV Brake Testing

April 21st, 2023 Comments off

DVSA has now published an updated and improved Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.

Section 5 on decelerometer testing and Temperature testing:
It is acceptable to use an approved and calibrated decelerometer to measure overall brake efficiency values for rigid vehicles without trailers or for vehicles that cannot be tested on an RBT.

A decelerometer will measure the overall brake efficiency but it may not identify individual braking issues. A temperature check needs to be carried out at the same time as a decelerometer test to help identify if individual brakes are operational.

Brake temperature readings would need to be well above ambient temperature with relatively consistent readings taken for each brake across an axle. Brakes which are cold (ambient temperature) or showing an inconsistent reading from the brake on the opposite side on the same axle, need to be investigated further.

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DVSA has now published an updated and improved Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.
DVSA Brake HGV Testing

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Latest HGV Trailer Diagnostic Tester SOLD!

March 21st, 2023 Comments off

AB Texel UK Ltd a returning customer to aide automotive for the supply of Trailer Light / Electrical Air Brake testers have taken a new order for the latest tester TrailerCheck Starter.

Testing all ABS-EBS-CAN circuits and Air Brake systems on the trailers in one unit, this tester is the ideal HGV Trailer Engineers Service / Repair Tool!

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trailer EBS Testers – HGV Truck Trailer EBS / ABS Sensor Tester – Truck /Trailer Diagnostic Tools
HGV Trailer Light & Air brake Diagnostics Tester

National Trailer and Towing Association Says Test Lights / Brakes & More…

February 27th, 2023 Comments off

Have you bought a second-hand trailer, or have you just hitched your trailer which has been standing for several months?
Have you thought about the following?

  1. Having your trailer serviced.
    Find an NTTA QS service centre
  2. How are your tyres, have you checked their age?
  3. Have you checked your nose weight on loading ready for the off?
  4. Do you need towing mirrors, and do you have any ready?
  5. Do you know the speed limits for towing and which lanes to use?
  6. HAVE YOU CHECKED ALL YOUR INDICATORS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ETC ARE WORKING?
  7. Is your trailer on the tow ball and have you checked the Breakaway cable?
  8. You are now ready to tow, enjoy your holiday, or whatever you have planned. Be safe.

towsafe4freddie #promotingsafeandlegaltowing #trailerservicing ‘#towbars #trailers

aide automotive highlight point 6 and promote the use of TestaTow in vehicle workshops to test trailer lights and electrics.

Trailer / Caravan Light / Brake Tester

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National Trailer and Towing Association (NTTA) post to help Semi Trailer Users.
HAVE YOU CHECKED ALL YOUR INDICATORS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ETC ARE WORKING?
HAVE YOU CHECKED ALL YOUR INDICATORS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ETC ARE WORKING?

MOT Brake Decelerometer Calibration

February 22nd, 2023 Comments off

MOT BIG NEWS!! Decelerometer calibration and the calibration of roller brake testers (RBT), plate brake testers (PBT) and headlamp aim testers are now 12 Monthly!! DVSA confirms changes to MOT calibration requirements From April, all decelerometers must be calibrated at intervals not exceeding one year!

Order a MOT Brake meter recalibration here

Review the Tapley Brake Meter for MOT here

Also the BrakeCheck For MOT here

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Decelerometer calibration and the calibration of roller brake testers (RBT), plate brake testers (PBT) and headlamp aim testers are now 12 Monthly
MOT Decelerometer 12 month calibration

HGV Reversing Safety With Auto Braking!

January 24th, 2023 Comments off

Positives About HGV Auto Braking / Reversing Safety System CV Stop! The system is the only one in the world that applies the rear service brake, (not the Park Brake). If using the park brake in on or off with no graduation, we see this causing driver discomfort and also is damaging to the vehicles drive train components. Our system is the only radar based auto braking system using the new 77ghz standard in the UK – (new regulations come into effect from 2022, meaning any radar based automotive system fitted after this date must conform.)

Our system electronically pulses braking like EBS and can be programmed from soft too hard to suit all weights and applications. Enabling no risk of invalidating vehicle warranty. Also, communicating using CAN to detect vehicle speed the system will cut the throttle to idle milliseconds before the brakes are applied, again reducing hash braking resulting in engine stall and ensures the driver cannot power through the brake. Driver has a push button disable for a programmed time, this allows reversing into narrow roads / alleyways, the system button blinks during disable period to warn the driver brake function is in sleep mode. Most of all radar is a far superior component to ultra-Sonics, we have used sonics in the past but see nothing but problems once fitted with dirt, rain, snow plus unforeseen environmental changes causing many false triggers.

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Truck Auto Braking Safety Reversing System
Truck Auto Braking Safety Reversing System

Highland Truck & Bus Buy BrakeCheck!

November 30th, 2022 Comments off

Brake tester has arrived courtesy of www.aideautomotive.com (excellent service, highly recommend) Trucks, buses, coaches and trailers to conduct 4 !! Brake Tests per year. One Roller #brake test & 3 using BrakeCheck or an #Roller #Brake #Tester

Bowmonk BrakeCheck
Bowmonk BrakeCheck

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TrailerCheck Starter

November 18th, 2022 Comments off

OFFERING ONE MAN QUICK MOBILE OR WORKSHOP TRAILER SERVICE & DIAGNOSTICS

NEW TrailerCheck Starter is the cost effective Van / workshop HGV Trailer Tester.

TESTS LIGHTING, ABS-EBS-CAN CIRCUITS AND ALL AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS ON TRAILERS IN ONE UNIT.

TEST ALL LIGHTS, ABS-EBS & AIR BRAKE CIRCUITS IN ONE GO, ALSO OPERATE VIA A SMALL REMOTE FOB, TEST THE LIGHTS WHILE WALKING AROUND THE TRAILER

CONTACT AIDE AUTOMOTIVE FOR MORE INFO & LATEST PRICES

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TRAILER SERVICE & DIAGNOSTIC
TRAILER SERVICE, AIR, LIGHTS & DIAGNOSTIC

DVSA New Brake Testing Standard!

November 17th, 2022 Comments off

DVSA has reminded operators that from 1 January 2023, it will refuse to perform annual roadworthiness for most vehicles and trailers if presented unladen.

There are limited exemptions: including tri-axle semitrailers, and refuse collection vehicles.

In most circumstances, to achieve maximum adhesion between the brake tester roller and the tyre, vehicles must be loaded to at least 65 per cent of their design axle weights with cargo or ballast to achieve this. Otherwise, a premature lock-up may prevent an accurate reading. Brake actuation pressure will also be maximised.

The traffic commissioners and DVSA have placed great emphasis on the importance of brake testing since the 2014 Bath tipper tragedy, with the support of all industry bodies.

DVSA says the effort is paying off. In 2014, 3.3 per cent of heavy goods motor vehicles failed their annual test on service brake performance. In the last quarter of 2021, that had reduced to 1.88 per cent.

PMI Roadworthiness tests with a HGV Brake Testers / Decelerometer as an alternative.

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Truck /HGV Warning LED For Cyclist ATTENTION!

September 2nd, 2022 Comments off

Highly visible LED flashing sign with audible bleeps to warn cyclists when the vehicle is about to turn – SOLD & Dispatched to Mr Smith of Derbyshire

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Truck Warning LED For Cyclist ATTENTION
HGV Warning LED For Cyclist ATTENTION

One Roller #brake test & 3 using BrakeCheck or an #Roller #Brake #Tester Say DVSA

August 24th, 2022 Comments off

Go Safe Driver Training Solutions are the latest to invest in a BrakeCheck decelerometer for HGV Brake Testing to keep up to date with DVSA requirements.

Based in Derry Northern Ireland, Nigel contacted aide auto to discuss the best options and way forward with HGV / Commercial Vehicle Brake Testing.

The DVSA are continually advising operators, commercial repairers and in house workshops to complete regular inspection sheet brake test. The BrakeCheck is the tester! BrakeCheck will conduct a Service, Secondary & parking brake test with ease and store in its memory for later printing via PC or portable printer.

Trucks, buses, coaches and trailers to conduct 4 !! Brake Tests per year. One Roller #brake test & 3 using BrakeCheck or an #Roller #Brake #Tester

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 or info@aideautomotive.com Our product range – HGV Brake Testers – Trailer EBS Testers – HGV Truck Trailer EBS / ABS Sensor Tester – Truck /Trailer Diagnostic Tools – Midtronics Battery Testers – Anti Siphon Devices – ISOCheck – Trailer Locks – Auto Braking Reversing System – HGV Diesel Tank Alarms – HGV Siphon    Truck Susie Coil Covers Plus More

HGV Brake Tester
RBT Brake Testing Or Decelerometer For Commercial Vehicles