Specifications

Brake assessment manual Ver 1.0 Published October 2013 3 (48 pages)
ASSESSING AND CERTIFYING BRAKES FOR MODIFIED VEHICLES AND
INDIVIDUALLY CONSTRUCTED VEHICLES
Preface
This Brake assessment manual (the Manual) is intended to be used to assess the brake
systems of modified vehicles and individually constructed vehicles as part of the process for
certifying the vehicle for registration in accordance with the Road Transport (Vehicle
Registration) Regulation 2007 and the Vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Scheme.
This Manual was developed by an ad hoc focus group convened under the NSW Vehicle
Standards Working Group, which was established in 2012 by the NSW Minister for Roads
and Ports to ensure industry and user stakeholders are represented in developing vehicle
standards and policies in NSW. The Vehicle Standards Working Group is co-chaired by
Transport for NSW and the Australian Confederation of Motor Clubs, and the members are:
• Australian Aftermarket Automotive Association
• Australian Confederation of Motor Clubs
• Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Inc
• Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers Motorcycle Council of NSW
• Motorcycle Council of NSW
• Motor Traders Association
• NRMA Motoring Services
• NSW Motorcycle Alliance
• NSW Police Force
• Roads and Maritime Services
• Transport for NSW
• Vehicle Safety Certification Scheme Licensed Certifier
This Manual was first published in October 2013. It is a live document and subject to change
in response to practical feedback.