Keep your customers and employees safe by performing the Aggressive Brake Test on all cars with self-adjusting brakes. DO NOT USE THIS TEST ON THE RXV ELECTRIC.

Aggressive Stop Test

The brake adjuster mechanism must expand and release fully to function. Under light usage (courses without large hills) this may not occur, even though the vehicle stops acceptably. The adjuster functions most consistently with aggressive braking.

The purpose of this test is to attempt to fully expand and release the brake adjusters on a vehicle which has failed the first set of Periodic Brake Performance Tests. It is important that the technician/mechanic exercise care and perform the test in a non-congested area with regard for the safety of all personnel. To perform an Aggressive Stop Test, equally load both sides of the vehicle (Ref. Fig. 6) and apply maximum force and travel to the service brake pedal while moving. Do not latch the parking brake. Do this a total of 10 times with the first few at slow speed. If brake function is adequate or improves, increase speed for the remaining tests. Before the end of the tests, both wheels should lock at approximately the same time and slide straight.

To prevent serious injury or death, all brake tests must be done in a safe location with regard for the safety of all personnel. Always conduct a visual inspection and evaluate pedal travel before operating a vehicle to verify some braking function is present.