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.