"FAILING OF BRAKES IN MOT TEST"
"MOT Peterborough"
[ "The Connection between your Car Brakes and the MOTAccording to a few reports on the MOTtest, brakes are the reason for failure in about 9 to 10 per cent of cases inthe vehicles. Brakes are also a significant part of the cars, without brakes,massive accidents happen in daily life. Therefore, you should not be surprisedif your car fails the MOT because of the brakes as they tend to wear out with time.If brakes are damaged, it may become a threat to your safety. In a majority of cases, brake pads arethe primary reason for failure. Therefore, you must get your brake pads checkedbefore getting an MOT test. Here, we will inform you with the mistakes and therequired checks in brakes before reaching any MOT centreWhat is MOT?MOT Test is a special inspection ofyour vehicle by certified experts by the government to determine if yourvehicle is safe to run on the roads of the UK. This testing is done after 3 yearsof purchasing a new vehicle. Every year, you have to visit an authorized test centrefor getting an MOT test.What to do that brakes do not fail inthe test?Before getting to any major parts ofthe braking system, you must check the brake pads for proper size or diameter,wearing conditions and efficacy. ;If anyissues are found, then immediately replace them with a new one. Worn-out brakepads indicate that brakes pads complete its lifetime and they are not able toslow down or stop the vehicle.Checking the brake fluid or disc brakesis also a part of the MOT test if the level reduces to end or half of the tank,your car may fail. Brake fluids are necessary for the disc brakes for producingair pressure, and grip on the disc plates as the level mentioned in the manual handbooksfluids are levelled between the minimum and maximum marked inside the bonnet ofthe car.HOW ARE THE BRAKES EXAMINED IN AN MOT?An MOT expert checks the brakes ofyour car including with brake pads of a car in two different ways-;Physicalexamination of the brake componentsTestingfor checking the braking capacity.Significant components of brakes whichare inspected during the MOT-The Brakes, the ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystems) Brake Fluids or Brake Oil, Handbrakes, EBS (Electronic Braking System)Mechanics also test brake capacity and rollingresistance as well.Reasons behind MOT failure because ofbrakesMain reasons behind MOT Peterboroughfailure because of the brakes;areBRAKES SYSTEM AND PARTS FAILURE-1.Damagedbrake pads or worn down and rubbed out parts.2.Dustparticles are stacked in brake pads or end of pads by rubbing or fitsincorrectly.3.Damagesin the brake pipes or connector.4.Brakesare stock in the wheels or too much tight or too much loss.5.Error inthe brake connectors, disc brakes, brake drums, callipers or in backplates oftyres.6.Defectsin ABS or EBS alerting tools.INSUFFICIENT BRAKE FLUID-1.If thelevel of fluid is below the marks.2.Reservoircap of the brake fluid tank is missing.3.Leakagein or gap between the tank and reservoir cap.4.Warninglight of Brake fluid doesn't work.5.End offluid in the tank.HAND BRAKES FAILURE-1.Ratchetof handbrake doesn't work correctly.2.Worn outhandbrake or handle's ratchet unit.3.Freemoving of handbrake lever.ERROR IN BRAKE PEDALS-1.Roughuse of brake pedals2.Excessiveuse of brake pedals3.Therubber part of the pedals are starched4.Damagesin brake pedal pivot part" ]