Safely Setting Up Your Roller Brake Tester
Investing in car and bus roller brake testers for your workshop is definitely a great idea if you are looking to expand your services and draw in more customers. But you should never be hasty when it comes to your roller brake system setup. Instead, you should take your time and set it up in such a way that really suits you and promotes safety and longevity of the equipment.
In this article, we’ll have a look at some of the options and recommendations when it comes to safely setting up your roller brake testing system.
Your Two Main Placement Options
When it comes to placement, there are really only two options available to you:
- Across the pit
- Before the pit
It seems as though before the pit is the more popular placement choice, but it is really up to you. There are many cases in which before the pit may be the superior option.
Testing With Loads
One of the regulations surrounding roller brake testing states that vehicles should be tested with a load of 60%. These partially loaded testing regulations in New Zealand are really paving the way for other countries to follow suit.
Testing brakes with loads only makes sense when you think about it, as it is very uncommon for a bus or truck to be completely unladen.
You may want to consider investing in a load simulation system. This offers you and your clients a wide range of advantages and accuracy!
Brake Tester Configuration
You want to ensure that your roller brake tester has around 2-3 metres of free space on the end so that you have space to install a load stimulator should you wish to do so.
Even if it is something that you are not planning on getting right away, at least the configuration will be set up for if you change your mind, as it is definitely not easy to move your roller brake tester around.
Safety
Like with any other piece of workshop equipment, you need to set up a safety procedure as well as a maintenance regime and ensure that all of your staff know about it.
Are you looking to purchase a car and bus roller brake tester for your workshop? Here at MAHA NZ, we offer a wide range of premium workshop equipment. Feel free to browse our website or contact our professional team members if you have any questions.
