Utah Admin. Code R714-161-10 - Brakes

(1) When inspecting the braking system of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

(a) check to ensure the vehicle is equipped with front and rear brakes; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) any brake fails to produce adequate braking; or

(B) the vehicle is missing the front or rear brake;

(I) a vintage vehicle is only required to have one operational brake if OEM;

(b) check hand levers and foot pedals; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) a hand lever is broken or sufficient leverage cannot be applied;

(B) a hand lever or foot pedal is improperly positioned, misaligned, or does not return freely;

(C) modifications made to the hand levers or foot pedal make a hand lever or foot pedal inaccessible for adequate leverage and safe operation; or

(D) a hand lever or foot pedal is rusted, frozen, or inoperative;

(c) check the adjusters, actuating cam, cam shaft, anchor pins, springs, and linkage for wear and looseness; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) brake adjusters are unable to be locked;

(B) the brake adjustment changes when the fork is extended;

(C) the brake adjustment is not within OEM specifications;

(D) the cam-operating lever has been repositioned on the shaft to avoid replacing a worn cam, worn shoes, or worn lining;

(E) there is binding in linkage or components;

(F) there is wear in the cam or if springs are not strong enough to return and hold shoes against cam; or

(G) any brake component is missing or broken;

(d) check springs, cables, cotter pins, devices, couplings, and grease retainers; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) cables are frayed, broken, or pinched during normal operation;

(B) cotter pins are missing or broken;

(C) cables are rusted or frozen; or

(D) grease retainers are leaking;

(e) check the hydraulic hoses and tubing for leaks, cracks, chafing, flattened, or restricted sections; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) hoses or tubing leak;

(B) hoses are cracked or chafed exposing metal or fabric cord;

(C) hoses are flattened or restricted;

(D) hoses and tubes are not securely fastened;

(E) the master cylinder leaks or the fluid level is lower than the manufacturer's specifications; or

(F) leakage is found anywhere in the braking system or wheel cylinder;

(f) check the brake lining for contamination and wear, which must be replaced once it has been contaminated;

(g) check the wear indicator or adjustment indicator arrows on vehicle with an enclosed rear drum; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) linings are contaminated with oil, grease, or brake fluid;

(B) the thinnest point of the lining measures 1/32 inch or less or the pads are worn to the wear indicators; or

(C) the arrow indicator is past the last mark on the wear indicating plate;

(h) check the vehicles brake drums for external cracks, mechanical damage, or wear beyond manufacturer's specifications; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) there are external cracks or evidence of mechanical damage; or

(B) the brake drum is worn beyond the manufacturer's specifications; and

(i) check rotors and friction surface for mechanical damage, contamination, or wear beyond manufacturer's specifications; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) a crack extends to the edge of rotor or there is evidence of mechanical damage;

(B) the friction surface is contaminated; or

(C) the rotor is worn beyond manufacturer's specifications.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R714-161-10

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-20, effective 9/27/2016