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.