Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01554:body:0:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01554
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variable based on the requirement for each test

        To calculate the corrected stopping distance using the actual vehicle test speed, the following formula is used:

         Ss = 0.1·Vs + (Sa – 0.1·Va) · Vs2/Va2

        where:
         Ss = corrected stopping distance in metres
         Vs = specified vehicle test speed in km/h
         Sa = actual stopping distance in metres
         Va = actual vehicle test speed in km/h

        Note:  This equation is only valid when the actual test speed (Va) is within ± 5 km/h of the specified test speed (Vs).

       5.3.3. Continuous deceleration recording:

        For the burnishing procedure and tests such as the wet brake and heat fade – heating procedure, there is a continuous recording of the vehicle's instantaneous deceleration from the moment a force is applied to the brake control until the end of the stop.

       5.4. Brake lining materials:

        Brake linings shall not contain asbestos.

       6. TESTS

        The braking tests (test conditions and procedures) which vehicles submitted for approval are required to undergo, and the braking performance required, are prescribed in Annex 3 to this Regulation.

       7. MODIFICATIONS OF VEHICLE TYPE OR BRAKING SYSTEM AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

       7.1. Every modification of the vehicle type or of its braking system shall be communicated to the Administrative Department which approved the vehicle type.  That department may then either:

       7.1.1. Consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect and that in any case the vehicle still complies with the requirements; or

       7.1.2. Require a further test report from the Technical Service responsible for conducting the tests.

       7.2. Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alterations, shall be communicated, by the procedure specified in paragraph 4.3., to the Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation.

       7.3. The Competent Authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a series number to each communication form drawn up for such an extension.

       8. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

       8.1. Every vehicle (system) approved to this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements set forth in paragraph 5.

       8.2. In order to verify that the requirements of paragraph 8.1. are met, suitable controls of the production shall be carried out.

       8.3. The holder of the approval shall in particular:

       8.3.1. Ensure existence of procedures for the effective control of the quality of products;

       8.3.2. Have access to the control equipment necessary for checking the conformity to each approved type;

       8.3.3. Ensure that data of test results are recorded and that annexed documents shall remain available for a period to be determined in accordance with the Administrative Service;

       8.3.4. Analyse the results of each type of test, in order to verify and ensure the