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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2014-45/annex-I/division-3/division-1/division-1.1",
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  "legislation": "eudr/2014/45",
  "legislation_title": "Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (Text with EEA relevance)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2014-45",
  "path": "annex/I/division/3/division/1/division/1.1",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "1.1",
  "heading": "Mechanical condition and operation",
  "text": "1.1.1.\nService brake pedal/hand lever pivot\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.\nNote: Vehicles with power-assisted braking systems should be inspected with the engine switched off.\n(a)\nPivot too tight.\nX\n(b)\nExcessive wear or play.\nX\n1.1.2.\nPedal/hand lever condition and travel of the brake operating device\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated\nNote: Vehicles with power-assisted braking systems should be inspected with the engine switched off.\n(a)\nExcessive or insufficient reserve travel.\nX\n(b)\nBrake control not releasing correctly.\nX\nIf its functionality is affected.\nX\n(c)\nAnti-slip provision on brake pedal missing, loose or worn smooth.\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n1.1.3.\nVacuum pump or compressor and reservoirs\nVisual inspection of the components at normal working pressure. Check time required for vacuum or air pressure to reach safe working value and function of warning device, multi-circuit protection valve and pressure relief valve.\n(a)\nInsufficient pressure/vacuum to give assistance for at least four brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading);\nX\nat least two brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading).\nX\n(b)\nTime taken to build up air pressure/vacuum to safe working value is too long according to the requirements 1\nX\n(c)\nMulti-circuit protection valve or pressure relief valve not working.\nX\n(d)\nAir leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure or audible air leaks.\nX\n(e)\nExternal damage likely to affect the function of the braking system.\nX\nSecondary braking performance not met.\nX\n1.1.4.\nLow pressure warning gauge or indicator\nFunctional check\nMalfunctioning or defective gauge or indicator.\nX\nLow pressure not identifiable.\nX\n1.1.5.\nHand-operated brake control valve\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.\n(a)\nControl cracked, damaged or excessively worn.\nX\n(b)\nControl insecure on valve or valve insecure.\nX\n(c)\nLoose connections or leaks in system.\nX\n(d)\nUnsatisfactory operation.\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n1.1.6.\nParking brake activator, lever control, parking brake ratchet, electronic parking brake\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.\n(a)\nRatchet not holding correctly.\nX\n(b)\nWear at lever pivot or in ratchet mechanism.\nX\nExcessive wear.\nX\n(c)\nExcessive movement of lever indicating incorrect adjustment.\nX\n(d)\nActivator missing, damaged or inoperative.\nX\n(e)\nIncorrect functioning, warning indicator shows malfunction\nX\n1.1.7.\nBraking valves (foot valves, unloaders, governors)\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated.\n(a)\nValve damaged or excessive air leak.\nX\nIf its functionality is affected.\nX\n(b)\nExcessive oil discharge from compressor.\nX\n(c)\nValve insecure or inadequately mounted.\nX\n(d)\nHydraulic fluid discharge or leak.\nX\nIf its functionality is affected.\nX\n1.1.8.\nCouplings for trailer brakes (electrical & pneumatic)\nDisconnect and reconnect braking system coupling between towing vehicle and trailer.\n(a)\nTap or self sealing valve defective.\nX\nIf its functionality is affected.\nX\n(b)\nTap or valve insecure or inadequately mounted.\nX\nIf its functionality is affected.\nX\n(c)\nExcessive leaks.\nX\nIf its functionality is affected.\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n(d)\nNot functioning correctly.\nX\nOperation of brake affected.\nX\n1.1.9.\nEnergy storage reservoir pressure tank\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nTank slightly damaged or slightly corroded.\nX\nTank heavily damaged, corroded or leaking.\nX\n(b)\nDrain device operation affected.\nX\nDrain device inoperative.\nX\n(c)\nTank insecure or inadequately mounted.\nX\n1.1.10.\nBrake servo units, master cylinder (hydraulic systems)\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.\n(a)\nDefective or ineffective servo unit.\nX\nIf it is not operating.\nX\n(b)\nMaster cylinder defective but brake still operating.\nX\nMaster cylinder defective or leaking.\nX\n(c)\nMaster cylinder insecure but brake still operating.\nX\nMaster cylinder insecure.\nX\n(d)\nInsufficient brake fluid below MIN mark\nX\nBrake fluid significantly below MIN mark\nX\nNo brake fluid visible.\nX\n(e)\nMaster cylinder reservoir cap missing.\nX\n(f)\nBrake fluid warning light illuminated or defective.\nX\n(g)\nIncorrect functioning of brake fluid level warning device.\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n1.1.11.\nRigid brake pipes\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.\n(a)\nImminent risk of failure or fracture.\nX\n(b)\nPipes or connections leaking (air brake systems).\nX\nPipes or connection leaking (hydraulic brake systems).\nX\n(c)\nPipes damaged or excessively corroded.\nX\nAffecting the functioning of the brakes on account of blocking or imminent risk of leaking.\nX\n(d)\nPipes misplaced.\nX\nRisk of damage.\nX\n1.1.12.\nFlexible brake hoses\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.\n(a)\nImminent risk of failure or fracture.\nX\n(b)\nHoses damaged, chafing, twisted or too short.\nX\nHoses damaged or chafing.\nX\n(c)\nHoses or connections leaking (air brake systems)\nX\nHoses or connections leaking (hydraulic brake systems).\nX\n(d)\nHoses bulging under pressure.\nX\nCord impaired.\nX\n(e)\nHoses porous.\nX\n1.1.13.\nBrake linings and pads\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nLining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark reached).\nX\nLining or pad excessively worn (minimum mark not visible).\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n(b)\nLining or pad contaminated (oil, grease etc.).\nX\nBraking performance affected.\nX\n(c)\nLining or pad missing or wrongly mounted.\nX\n1.1.14.\nBrake drums, brake discs\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nDrum or disc worn\nX\nDrum or disc excessively worn, excessively scored, cracked, insecure or fractured.\nX\n(b)\nDrum or disc contaminated (oil, grease, etc.).\nX\nBraking performance affected.\nX\n(c)\nDrum or disc missing.\nX\n(d)\nBack plate insecure.\nX\n1.1.15.\nBrake cables, rods, levers, linkages\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.\n(a)\nCable damaged or knotted.\nX\nBraking performance affected.\nX\n(b)\nComponent excessively worn or corroded.\nX\nBraking performance affected.\nX\n(c)\nCable, rod or joint insecure.\nX\n(d)\nCable guide defective.\nX\n(e)\nRestriction to free movement of the braking system.\nX\n(f)\nAbnormal movement of the levers/linkage indicating maladjustment or excessive wear.\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n1.1.16.\nBrake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.\n(a)\nActuator cracked or damaged.\nX\nBraking performance affected.\nX\n(b)\nActuator leaking.\nX\nBraking performance affected.\nX\n(c)\nActuator insecure or inadequately mounted.\nX\nBraking performance affected.\nX\n(d)\nActuator excessively corroded.\nX\nLikely to crack.\nX\n(e)\nInsufficient or excessive travel of operating piston or diaphragm mechanism.\nX\nBraking performance affected (lack of reserve movement).\nX\n(f)\nDust cover damaged.\nX\nDust cover missing or excessively damaged.\nX\n1.1.17.\nLoad sensing valve\nVisual inspection of the components while the braking system is operated, if possible.\n(a)\nDefective linkage.\nX\n(b)\nLinkage incorrectly adjusted.\nX\n(c)\nValve seized or inoperative (ABS functioning).\nX\nValve seized or inoperative.\nX\n(d)\nValve missing (if required).\nX\n(e)\nMissing data plate.\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n(f)\nData illegible or not in accordance with requirements 1\nX\n1.1.18.\nSlack adjusters and indicators\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nAdjuster damaged, seized or having abnormal movement, excessive wear or incorrect adjustment.\nX\n(b)\nAdjuster defective.\nX\n(c)\nIncorrectly installed or replaced.\nX\n1.1.19.\nEndurance braking system (where fitted or required)\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nInsecure connectors or mountings.\nX\nIf its functionality is affected.\nX\n(b)\nSystem obviously defective or missing.\nX\n1.1.20.\nAutomatic operation of trailer brakes\nDisconnect brake coupling between towing vehicle and trailer.\nTrailer brake does not apply automatically when coupling disconnected.\nX\n1.1.21.\nComplete braking system\nVisual inspection\n(a)\nOther system devices (e.g. anti-freeze pump, air dryer, etc.) damaged externally or excessively corroded in a way that adversely affects the braking system.\nX\nBraking performance affected.\nX\n(b)\nLeakage of air or anti-freeze.\nX\nSystem functionality affected.\nX\n(c)\nAny component insecure or inadequately mounted.\nX\n(d)\nUnsafe modification to any component 3\nX\nBraking performance affected.\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n1.1.22.\nTest connections (where fitted or required)\nVisual inspection\n(a)\nMissing.\nX\n(b)\nDamaged.\nX\nUnusable or leaking.\nX\n1.1.23.\nOverrun brake\nVisual inspection and by operation\nInsufficient efficiency.\nX",
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      "text": "Substituted by Corrigendum to Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (Official Journal of the European Union L 127 of 29 April 2014)."
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