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the "on" position; or

1.3.3.2                          from the "off" to the "start" position.

1.3.4                                Unless a failure of the type described in clause 1.3.2 exists in the service brake system, the indicator lamp must be deactivated:

1.3.4.1                          in the case of a lamp designed in accordance with clause 1.3.3.1 when the lamp has been activated for a period of not less than 5 seconds and not more than 10 seconds; or

1.3.4.2                          in the case of a lamp designed in accordance with clause 1.3.3.2 when the ignition switch returns to the "on" position.

1.3.5                                The indicator lamp system must be so designed that once having been activated to signal a brake failure it must be activated whenever the ignition switch is in the "on" position and the fault remains uncorrected.  For the purpose of this clause an activated lamp may be steady-burning or flashing.

1.3.6                                Each indicator lamp must have a red lens labelled with the words "BRAKE FAILURE" on or adjacent to it in letters not less than 2.3 mm high which when illuminated is legible to the seated driver under daylight conditions.

1.4                                      Brake System Audible Indicator.

         In cases where the vehicle is fitted with a single 'Brake Power Unit 31/00' an audible device shall be provided.  Such device must emit a continuous or short period intermittent signal at all times when the service brake failure indicator lamp is activated by a failure as specified in clause 1.3.2.2.

1.5                                      Reservoirs

1.5.1                                Where the service brake system incorporates a master cylinder, separate reservoir compartment shall be provided for each service brake system serviced by the master cylinder and a loss of brake fluid from one compartment shall not result in a complete loss of fluid from another compartment.

1.5.2                                The capacity of each sub-system reservoir compartment must be not less than one and one half times the fluid displacement resulting when all the wheel cylinders or calliper pistons serviced by the reservoir move from a new lining, fully retracted position, to a fully-worn, fully-applied position.  For the purposes of this clause, "fully-worn, fully-applied" means that the lining is worn to whichever of the following conditions allows the greatest shoe or pad movement:

1.5.2.1                          level with rivet or bolt heads on riveted or bolted linings;

1.5.2.2                          within 0.8 mm of shoe or pad mounting surface on bonded linings or pads; or

1.5.2.3                          the limit recommended by the 'Manufacturer'.

1.5.3                                A statement specifying the type of fluid to be used in the brake system, and the warning "Clean filler cap before removing" must be permanently affixed, stamped, engraved or embossed either on or within 100 mm of each brake fluid reservoir filler plug or cap, in lettering at least 2.3 mm high.