What is a Roller Brake Tester?

A Roller Brake Tester, or RBT, is a device used for testing the condition of a vehicle’s brakes. It measures the force required to stop a vehicle’s wheels when travelling from speed. This data gives technicians an indication of how well the brakes are performing. RBTs are highly accurate and provide technicians with a reliable assessment of the brakes’ condition, and whether a further investigation into the braking system is necessary.

Roller brake testers use a series of rollers that the vehicle’s wheels pass over, allowing the tester to measure the braking force applied by the vehicle and determine if it meets safety standards.

Roller brake testers, also known as brake tester machines are valuable tools for ensuring the safety of vehicles on the road. By accurately measuring the braking performance of a vehicle, they can help identify potential problems and ensure that the vehicle is operating at its best.

What are the 3 types of Brake Tester (RBT)?

There are three primary types of roller brake testers:

• roller brake testers
• plate brake testers
• decelerometers

What is the minimum brake performance for MOT?

If braking effort from any wheel of the vehicle is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle, or in the case of testing on the road, if the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line, then this is a major MOT Failure. If the braking effort from any wheel is less than 50% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on a steered axle then this is deemed dangerous. For full up-to-date MOT brake guidance from DVLA see:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/1-brakes

What is the minimum brake efficiency for MOT?

For passenger cars the minimum service brake efficiency is 50 per cent (58 per cent for cars first used on or after 1 September 2010) And for the parking brake (hand brake) efficiency must be 50% of the required value to prevent this being deemed dangerous. For full upto date MOT brake guidance from DVLA see: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/1-brakes

Learn more about RBTs

You can find out a lot more about roller brake testers by reading the full article here https://concept-ge.co.uk/learn-earn-from-roller-brake-testers/

 

Help with your roller brake tester

If you are considering purchasing or setting up a roller brake tester (RBT), or indeed any other type of garage equipment either stand-alone or as part of an MOT Bay build and need some information or helpful free advice give Concept Garage Equipment a call, we would love to help you get your garage equipment set up and paying for itself as soon as possible.

We can offer you advice over the phone at 0113 469 0572, we sell roller brake testers online and over the phone, including delivery, installation and staff training in the correct use of the brake testing equipment or any other garage equipment up to a full MOT Bay.

Call Concept Garage Equipment today on 0113 469 0572, we are here to help.