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IS 14664 (2010): AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES — PERFORMANCEREQUIREMENTS AND TESTING PROCEDURE FOR BRAKING SYSTEM OFTWO AND THREE WHEELED MOTOR VEHICLES [TED 4: AutomotiveBraking Systems]

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Indian StandardAUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES — PERFORMANCE

REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING PROCEDURE FORBRAKING SYSTEM OF TWO AND THREE

WHEELED MOTOR VEHICLES( First Revision )

ICS 43.040.40, 43.140

May 2011 Price Group 9

Automotive Braking Systems, Vehicle Testing and Performance Evaluation Sectional Committee, TED 4

FOREWORD

This Indian Standard (First Revision) was adopted by Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized bythe Automotive Braking Systems, Vehicle Testing and Performance Evaluation Sectional Committee andapproved by the Transport Engineering Division Council.

This standard was first published in 1999. This revision has been taken up to align the standard with theGlobal Technical Regulation GTR3, formulated by UNECE, for which India has voted in favour of. Therequirements of regenerative braking systems of battery-operated vehicles have also been added in line withAIS 049 and ECE Regulation R13H.

This standard specifies requirements of ABS for two wheeled motor vehicles (categories 3-1 and 3-3) only inline with GTR3. The standard needs a review when the systems as applied to two wheeled motor vehicles withside car and three wheeled vehicles (categories 3-2, 3-4 and 3-5) are to be tested.

This standard specifies deceleration requirements which have to be met on a test track having Peak BrakingCoefficient (PBC) of 0.9. Such test tracks are under construction by National Automotive Testing and ResearchInfrastructure Project (NATRIP). This standard will, therefore, be applicable only after availability of suchtest tracks and after the revised standard is notified in Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) by Ministry ofShipping, Road Transport and Highways, till that time old version of this standard will remain in force.

Indian Standard for measurement of PBC is under preparation by Automotive Braking Systems, VehicleTesting and Performance Evaluation Sectional Committee, till that time reference has been made to ASTMstandard for measurement of PBC in this standard (see 5.1.1.3).

For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value,observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance withIS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised)’. The number of significant places retained inthe rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.

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Indian StandardAUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES — PERFORMANCE

REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING PROCEDURE FORBRAKING SYSTEM OF TWO AND THREE

WHEELED MOTOR VEHICLES( First Revision )

1 SCOPE

1.1 This standard specifies requirements for servicebrake systems and where applicable, associatedparking brake systems of power driven vehicleswith two or three wheels of category 3-1, 3-2, 3-3,3-4 and 3-5, as defined in 3.28 to ensure safe brakingperformance under normal and emergency ridingconditions. These categories do not include,

a) vehicles with a VMax of < 25 km/h; andb) vehicles equipped for disabled riders.

1.2 This standard is also applicable to three wheeledvehicle designed to draw a semi-trailer. In case ofthree wheeled vehicles designed to draw a semi-trailer, the maximum weight to be considered shall bethe maximum weight of the drawing vehicle (primemover) in running order plus the maximum weighttransferred to the drawing vehicle (prime mover) bythe laden semi-trailer (in static condition).

2 REFERENCES

The following standards contain provisions, whichthrough reference in this text, constitute provisionsof this standard. At the time of publication, theeditions indicated were valid. All standards aresubject to revision, and parties to agreements basedon this standard are encouraged to investigate thepossibility of applying the most recent editions ofthe standards indicated below:

IS No. Title9226 : 1979 Recommendations for load

distribution for passenger cars9237 : 1979 Symbols for controls, indicators

and tell-tales for road vehicles10278 : 2009/ Automotive vehicles — MaximumISO 7117 : 1995 speed of two wheeler — Method

of measurement (third revision)11827 : 2008 Automotive vehicles — Calibration

of speedometers — Method ofevaluation (second revision)

13453 : 1994 Automotive vehicles — Brakingsystems — Method of test onbrake dynamometer for two andthree wheelers

IS/ISO/PAS 12158 : Road vehicles — Braking2002 systems — Temperature

measuring methods

3 DEFINITIONS

The following definitions apply for the purpose ofinterpreting this standard.

3.1 Antilock Brake System (ABS) — A system,which senses wheel slip and automatically modulatesthe pressure producing the braking forces at thewheel(s) to limit the degree of wheel slip.

3.2 Baseline Test — A stop or a series of stopscarried out in order to confirm the performance ofthe brake prior to subjecting it to a further test suchas the heating procedure or wet brake stop.

3.3 Brake — Those parts of the brake system wherethe forces opposing the movement of the vehicle aredeveloped.

3.4 Brake System — The combination of partsconsisting of the control, transmission, and brake,but excluding the engine, whose function is toprogressively reduce the speed of a moving vehicle,bring it to a halt, and keep it stationary when halted.

3.5 Combined Brake System (CBS)

a) For vehicle categories 3-1 and 3-3, aservice brake system where at least twobrakes on different wheels are actuated bythe operation of a single control.

b) For vehicle categories 3-2 and 3-5, aservice brake system where the brakes onall wheels are actuated by the operation ofa single control.

c) For vehicle category 3-4, a service brakesystem where the brakes on at least the front

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and rear wheels are actuated by theoperation of a single control. (If the rearwheel and sidecar wheel are braked by thesame brake system, this is regarded as therear brake.)

3.6 Control — The part actuated directly by the riderin order to supply or control the energy required forbraking the vehicle to the transmission.

3.7 Engine Disconnected — When the engine is nolonger connected to the driving wheel(s).

3.8 Initial Brake Temperature — The temperatureof the hottest brake before any brake application.

3.9 Laden — The gross vehicle mass.

3.10 Lightly Loaded — Mass in running order(see 3.29) plus 15 kg for test equipment, or the ladencondition, whichever is less. In the case of ABS testson a low friction surface (see 5.9.4 to 5.9.7), the massfor test equipment is increased to 30 kg to accountfor outriggers.

3.11 Peak Braking Coefficient (PBC) — Themeasure of tyre to road surface friction based on themaximum deceleration of a rolling tyre.

3.12 Power-Assisted Braking System — A brakesystem in which the energy necessary to producethe braking force is supplied by the physical effortof the rider assisted by one or more energy supplyingdevices, for example vacuum assisted (with vacuumbooster).

3.13 Secondary Brake System — The secondservice brake system on a vehicle equipped with acombined brake system.

3.14 Service Brake System — A brake systemwhich is used for slowing the vehicle when in motion.

3.15 Single Brake System — A brake system whichacts on only one axle.

3.16 Split Service Brake System (SSBS) – A brakesystem that operates the brakes on all wheels,consisting of two or more sub-systems actuated bya single control designed so that a single failure inany sub-system (such as a leakage type failure of ahydraulic sub-system) does not impair the operationof any other sub-system.

3.17 Stopping Distance — The distance travelledby the vehicle from the point the rider begins toactuate the brake control to the point at which thevehicle reaches full stop. For tests wheresimultaneous actuation of two controls is specified,the distance travelled is taken from the point the firstcontrol is actuated.

3.18 Test Speed — The vehicle speed measured the

moment the rider begins to actuate the brake control.For tests where simultaneous actuation of twocontrols is specified, the vehicle speed is taken fromthe moment the first control is actuated.

3.19 Transmission — The combination of componentsthat provide the functional link between the controland the brake.

3.20 VMax — The speed measured on a 200 m lengthtest strip, in accordance with IS 10278.

3.21 Wheel Lock — The condition that occurs whenthere is a slip ratio of 1.00.

3.22 Electric Regenerative Braking System — Abraking system, which allows the use of the vehicle’sdrive motor(s) to convert the kinetic energy of thevehicle into electrical energy during deceleration. Abraking system, which during deceleration, providesfor the conversion of vehicle kinetic energy intoelectrical energy.

3.23 Electric Regenerative Brake Control — Adevice which modulates the action of the electricregenerative braking system

3.24 Electric Regenerative Braking System ofCategory A — An electric regenerative braking system,which is not part of the service braking system.

3.25 Electric Regenerative Braking System ofCategory B — An electric regenerative brakingsystem, which is part of the service braking system.

3.26 Electric State of Charge — The instantaneousratio of electric quantity of energy stored in thetraction battery relative to the maximum quantity ofelectric energy, which could be stored in this battery.

3.27 Traction Battery — An assembly of accumulatorsconstituting the storage of energy used for poweringthe traction motor(s) of the vehicle.

3.28 Power Driven Vehicles with Two or ThreeWheels

3.28.1 Category 3 vehicle — A power driven vehiclewith 2 or 3 wheels designed and constructed for thecarriage of persons and/or goods.

3.28.2 Category 3-1 vehicle: two-wheeled moped —A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine cylindercapacity in the case of a thermic engine not exceeding50 cm3 and whatever the means of propulsion amaximum design speed not exceeding 50 km/h.

3.28.3 Category 3-2 vehicle: three-wheeled moped —A three-wheeled vehicle of any wheel arrangementwith an engine cylinder capacity in the case of athermic engine not exceeding 50 cm3 and whateverthe means of propulsion a maximum design speednot exceeding 50 km/h.

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3.28.4 Category 3-3 vehicle: two-wheeledmotorcycle — A two-wheeled vehicle with an enginecylinder capacity in the case of a thermic engineexceeding 50 cm3 or whatever the means of propulsiona maximum design speed exceeding 50 km/h.

3.28.5 Category 3-4 vehicle: motorcycle withsidecar — A vehicle with three wheels asymmetricallyarranged in relation to the longitudinal median planewith an engine capacity in the case of thermic engineexceeding 50 cm³ or whatever the means of propulsiona maximum design speed exceeding 50 km/h.

3.28.6 Category 3-5 vehicle: tricycle — A vehiclewith three wheels symmetrically arranged in relationto the longitudinal median plane with an enginecylinder capacity in the case of a thermic engineexceeding 50 cm3 or whatever the means of propulsiona maximum design speed exceeding 50 km/h.

3.29 Mass in Running Order — The nominal massof a vehicle as determined by the following criteria:Sum of unladen vehicle mass (see 3.29.1) and driver’smass (see 3.29.2). The driver’s mass is applied inaccordance with 7.1.

3.29.1 Unladen Vehicle Mass

The nominal mass of a complete vehicle asdetermined by the following criteria:

a) Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and allfactory fitted equipment, electrical andauxiliary equipment for normal operation ofvehicle, including liquids, tools, fireextinguisher, standard spare parts, chocksand spare wheel, if fitted.

b) The fuel tank shall be filled in case of liquidfuel to at least 90 per cent of rated capacityand in case of LPG, CNG and other gaseousfuels to legally permitted capacity and theother liquid containing systems (exceptthose for used water) to 100 per cent of thecapacity specified by the manufacturer.

3.29.2 Driver Mass

The nominal mass of a driver that shall be 75 kg(subdivided into 68 kg occupant mass at the seatand 7 kg luggage mass in accordance with IS 9226).

NOTE — The definitions given in 3.28 and 3.29 areidentical to Special Resolution No.1 (Document TRANS/WP.29/1045 dated 15 September 2005).

4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Brake System Requirements

4.1.1 Each vehicle shall meet each of the testsspecified for a vehicle of its category and for thosebrake features on the vehicle.

4.1.2 Service Brake System Control Operation

Vehicles shall have configurations that enable a riderto actuate the service brake system control whileseated in the normal driving position and with bothhands on the steering control.

4.1.3 Secondary Brake System Control Operation

Vehicles shall have configurations that enable a riderto actuate the secondary brake system control whileseated in the normal driving position and with atleast one hand on the steering control.

4.1.4 Parking Brake System

If a parking brake system is fitted, it shall hold thevehicle stationary on the slope prescribed in 5.8.2.

The parking brake system shall,

a) have a control which is separate from theservice brake system controls; and

b) be held in the locked position by solelymechanical means.

Vehicles shall have configurations that enable a riderto be able to actuate the parking brake system whileseated in the normal driving position.

4.1.5 Two-wheeled vehicles of categories 3-1 and3-3 shall be equipped with either two separate servicebrake systems, or a split service brake system, withat least one brake operating on the front wheel andat least one brake operating on the rear wheel.

4.1.6 Three-wheeled vehicles of vehicles category3-4 shall comply with the brake system requirementsset out in 4.1.5. A brake on the sidecar wheel is notrequired if the vehicle meets the performancerequirements prescribed in 5.

4.1.7 Three-wheeled vehicles of category 3-2 shallbe equipped with a parking brake system plus one ofthe following service brake systems,

a) Two separate service brake systems, exceptCBS, which, when applied together, operatethe brakes on all wheels; or

b) A split service brake system; orc) A CBS that operates the brakes on all wheels

and a secondary brake system which maybe the parking brake system.

4.1.8 Category 3-5 vehicles shall be equipped with,

a) a parking brake system; and

b) a foot actuated service brake system whichoperates the brakes on all wheels, by wayof either,

1) a split service brake system; or

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2) a CBS and a secondary brake system,which may be the parking brakesystem.

4.1.9 In cases where two separate service brakesystems are installed, the systems may share acommon brake, if a failure in one system does notaffect the performance of the other.

4.1.10 For vehicles that use hydraulic fluid for brakeforce transmission, the master cylinder shall,

a) have a sealed, covered, separate reservoirfor each brake system. These may be in theform of one or more separate reservoirslocated within the same container. Suchcontainers may only have one sealed,covered filling cap;

b) have a minimum reservoir capacityequivalent to 1.5 times the total fluiddisplacement required to satisfy the new tofully worn lining condition with the worstcase brake adjustment condition; and

c) have a reservoir where the fluid level isvisible for checking without removal of thecover.

NOTE — Caps of such containers may have vent hole.

4.1.11 All warning lamps shall be mounted in therider’s view.

4.1.12 Vehicles that are equipped with a split servicebrake system shall be fitted with a red warning lamp(with identification as per 3.31 of IS 9237), whichshall be activated,

a) when there is a hydraulic failure on theapplication of a force of ≤ 90 N on thecontrol; or

b) without actuation of the brake control, whenthe brake fluid level in the master cylinderreservoir falls below the greater of,

1) that which is specified by themanufacturer; and

2) that which is less than or equal to halfof the fluid reservoir capacity.

To permit function checking, the warning lamp shallbe illuminated by the activation of the ignition switchand shall be extinguished when the check has beencompleted. This condition is satisfied if the warninglamp switches off after few second. The warning lampshall remain on while a failure condition existswhenever the ignition switch is in the ‘on’ position.

4.1.13 Vehicles that are equipped with an ABSsystem shall be fitted with a yellow warning lamp.The lamp shall be activated whenever there is a

malfunction that affects the generation ortransmission of signals in the vehicle’s ABS system.

To permit function checking, the warning lamp shallbe illuminated by the activation of the ignition switchand extinguished when the check has beencompleted. This condition is satisfied, if the warninglamp switches off after few second. The warning lampshall remain on while a failure condition existswhenever the ignition switch is in the ‘on’ position.

4.1.14 General Requirements of Electric RegenerativeBraking Systems

4.1.14.1 Vehicles fitted with electric regenerativebraking system of category A

The electric regenerative braking shall be onlyactivated by accelerator control and/or the gearneutral position.

4.1.14.2 Vehicles fitted with electric regenerativebraking system of category B

4.1.14.2.1 It shall not be possible to disconnectpartially or totally one part of the service brakingsystem other than by an automatic device.

4.1.14.2.2 The service braking system control shallalso actuate the action of the electric regenerativebraking system simultaneously.

4.1.14.2.3 The service braking system shall not beadversely affected by the disengagement of themotor(s) or gear ratio used, except during the shortduration of operation of gear shifting.

4.1.14.3 If the brake control (front or rear orcombined) actuates the electric regenerative brakesystem (Category B), the prescribed performancerequirements shall be complied with the use of theelectric regenerative system.

4.1.14.4 If so desired by the manufacturer theperformance requirements may be verified withoutthe use of the electric regenerative system byappropriately disconnecting the system. If, so thisshall be recorded in the test report.

4.2 Durability

4.2.1 Wear of the brakes shall be compensated forby means of a system of automatic or manualadjustment.

4.2.2 The friction material thickness shall either bevisible without disassembly of brakes, or where thefriction material is not visible; wear shall be assessedby means of a device designed for that purpose.

4.2.3 During all the tests in this standard and ontheir completion, there shall be no friction materialdetachment and no leakage of brake fluid.

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4.3 Measurement of Dynamic Performance

The method used to measure performance is asspecified in the respective tests in 5. There are threeways in which the service brake system performancemay be measured:

4.3.1 MFDD (Mean Fully Developed Deceleration)

Calculation of MFDD:

2 2

2b em

e b

m/s25.92( – )

–V Vd

S S=

whered m= mean fully developed deceleration;Vb = vehicle speed at 0.8 V1, in km/h;Ve = vehicle speed at 0.1 V1, in km/h;Sb = distance travelled between V1 and Vb, in m;

andSe = distance travelled between V1 and Ve, in m.

4.3.2 Stopping Distance

4.3.2.1 Based on the basic equations of motion

S = 0.1·V + (X) ·V 2

whereS = stopping distance, in m;V = vehicle speed, in km/h; andX = variable based on the requirement for each

test.

To calculate the corrected stopping distance usingthe actual vehicle test speed, the following formulais used:

Ss = 0.1Vs + (Sa – 0.1Va) · Vs2/Va

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whereSs = corrected stopping distance, in m;Vs = specified vehicle test speed, in km/h;Sa = actual stopping distance, in m; andVa = actual vehicle test speed, in km/h.

NOTE — This equation is only valid when the actual testspeed (Va) is within ± 5 km/h of the specified test speed (Vs).

4.3.2.2 Based on the basic equations of motion

S = (X) V2

whereS = stopping distance, in m;V = vehicle speed, in km/h; andX = variable based on the requirement for each

test.

To calculate the corrected stopping distance usingthe actual vehicle test speed, the following formulais used:

Ss = Sa . Vs2/Va

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whereSs = corrected stopping distance, in m;Vs = specified vehicle test speed, in km/h;Sa = actual stopping distance, in m; andVa = actual vehicle test speed, in km/h.

NOTE — This equation is only valid when the actual testspeed (Va) is within ± 5 km/h of the specified test speed (Vs).

4.3.3 Continuous Deceleration Recording

For the burnishing procedure and tests such as thewet brake and heat fade – heating procedure, thereis a continuous recording of the vehicleinstantaneous deceleration from the moment a forceis applied to the brake control until the end of the stop.

5 TEST CONDITIONS, PROCEDURES ANDPERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 General

5.1.1 Test Surfaces

5.1.1.1 High-friction surface

a) Applicable to all dynamic brake testsexcluding the ABS tests where a low-frictionsurface is specified;

b) The test area is a clean, dry and levelsurface, with a gradient ≤ 1 percent; and

c) The surface has a nominal peak brakingcoefficient (PBC) of 0.9, unless otherwisespecified.

5.1.1.2 Low-friction surface

a) Applicable to ABS tests where a low-frictionsurface is specified;

b) The test area is a clean and level surface,with a gradient ≤ 1 percent; and

c) The surface has a PBC ≤ 0.45.

5.1.1.3 Measurement of PBC

The PBC is measured as specified in national orregional legislation using the American Society forTesting and Materials (ASTM) E1136 standardreference test tyre, in accordance with ASTMMethod E1337-90, at a speed of 64 km/h without waterdelivery.

5.1.1.4 Parking brake system tests

The specified test slope has a clean and dry surfacethat does not deform under the weight of the vehicle.

5.1.1.5 Test lane width

a) For two-wheeled vehicles (vehicle categories3-1 and 3-3) the test lane width is 2.5 m.

b) For three-wheeled vehicles (vehicle

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categories 3-2, 3-4 and 3-5) the test lane widthis 2.5 m + the vehicle width.

5.1.2 Ambient Temperature

The ambient temperature is between 4 °C and 45 °C.

5.1.3 Wind Speed

The wind speed is not more than 5 m/s.

5.1.4 Test Speed Tolerance

a) Test speed tolerance is ±5 km/h; andb) In the event of the actual test speed

deviating from the specified test speed, theactual stopping distance is corrected usingthe formula as given in 4.3.2.

5.1.5 Automatic Transmission

Vehicles with automatic transmission shall completeall tests — whether they are for ‘engine connected’or ‘engine disconnected’.

If an automatic transmission has a neutral position,the neutral position is selected for tests whereengine disconnected is specified.

5.1.6 Vehicle Position and Wheel Lock

a) Vehicle is positioned in the centre of the testlane for the beginning of each stop; and

b) Stops are made without the vehicle wheelspassing outside the applicable test lane andwithout wheel lock.

5.1.7 Test Sequence

Sl No. Test Order Clause (1) (2) (3)

i) Dry stop — single brake control 5.3actuated

ii) Dry stop — all service brake 5.4controls actuated

iii) High speed 5.5iv) Wet brake 5.6v) Heat fade (see Note) 5.7

vi) If fitted:a) Parking brake system 5.8b) ABS 5.9c) Partial failure, for split service 5.10

brake systemsd) Power-assisted braking system 5.11

failureNOTE — Heat fade is always the last test to be carried out.

FIG. 1 CONTROL FORCE APPLICATION POINT AND DIRECTION

5.2 Preparation

5.2.1 Engine Idle Speed

The engine idle speed is set to the manufacturer’sspecification.

5.2.2 Tyre Pressures

The tyres are inflated to the manufacturer ’sspecification for the vehicle loading condition forthe test.

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5.2.3 Control Application Points and Direction

For a hand control lever, the input force (F) is appliedon the control lever’s forward surface perpendicularto the axis of the lever fulcrum and its outermostpoint on the plane along which the control leverrotates (see Fig. 1).

The input force is applied to a point located 50 mmfrom the outermost point of the control lever,measured along the axis between the central axis ofthe fulcrum of the lever and its outermost point.

For a foot control pedal, the input force is applied tothe centre of, and at right angles to, the control pedal.

When the tests are to be conducted with actuationof both controls simultaneously, there shall be adevice to establish time interval elapsed betweenactuation of two controls and time elapsed betweenactuation of these controls shall be less than 0.1s.

5.2.4 Brake Temperature Measurement

The brake temperature is measured on theapproximate centre of the braking path of the disc ordrum using a thermocouple that is embedded in thefriction material (see 2.1 and Fig. B.2 and B.3 ofIS/ISO/PAS 12158).

5.2.5 Burnishing Procedure

The vehicle brakes are burnished prior to evaluatingperformance. This procedure may be completed bythe manufacturer.

a) Vehicle lightly loaded;b) Engine disconnected;c) Test speed

1) Initial speed: 50 km/h or 0.8 VMax,whichever is lower; and

2) Final speed: 5 to 10 km/h.d) Brake application,

Each service brake system control actuatedseparately.

e) Vehicle deceleration,1) Single front brake system only; 3.0-3.5 m/s2

for vehicle categories 3-3 and 3-4;1.5-2.0 m/s2 for vehicle categories 3-1 and3-2; and

2) Single rear brake system only: 1.5-2.0 m/s2;and

3) CBS or split service brake system: 3.5-4.0m/s2.

f) Number of decelerations: 100 per brake system.g) Initial brake temperature before each brake

application ≤ 100 °C; and

h) For the first stop, accelerate the vehicle to theinitial speed and then actuate the brake controlunder the conditions specified until the finalspeed is reached. Then reaccelerate to theinitial speed and maintain that speed until thebrake temperature falls to the specified initialvalue. When these conditions are met, reapplythe brake as specified. Repeat this procedurefor the number of specified decelerations. Afterburnishing, adjust the brakes in accordancewith the manufacturer’s recommendations.

5.3 Dry Stop Test — Single Brake Control Actuated

5.3.1 Vehicle Condition

a) Test is applicable to all vehicle categoriesb) Laden

For vehicles fitted with CBS and split servicebrake systems: the vehicle is tested in thelightly loaded condition in addition to theladen condition; and

c) Engine disconnected.

5.3.2 Test Conditions and Procedure

a) Initial brake temperature:≥ 55°C and ≤ 100 °C;

b) Test speed1) Vehicle categories 3-1 and 3-2: 40 km/h

or 0.9 VMax, whichever is lower; and2) Vehicle categories 3-3, 3-4 and 3-5: 60

km/h or 0.9 VMax, whichever is lower.c) Brake application: Each service brake system control actuated

separately;d) Brake actuation force:

1) Hand control: ≤ 200 N; and2) Foot control: ≤ 350 N for vehicle

categories 3-1, 3-2, 3-3and 3-4 ≤ 500 N forvehicle category 3-5.

e) Number of stops: Until the vehicle meetsthe performance requirements, with amaximum of 6 stops; and

f) For each stop, accelerate the vehicle to thetest speed and then actuate the brake controlunder the conditions specified in thisparagraph.

5.3.3 Performance Requirements

When the brakes are tested in accordance with thetest procedure set out in 5.3.2, the corrected stoppingdistance shall be as specified in col 2 or the MFDDshall be as specified in col 3 of Table 1.

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Table 1 Performance Requirements of Braking System(Clauses 5.3.3, 5.4.3 and 5.9.8.2)

Sl No. Vehicle Category Stopping Distance (S) MFDD (Where V is the specified test speedin km/h and S is the required stopping distance in metres)

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Single brake system, front wheel(s) braking only:

i) 3-1 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.011 1 V2 ≥ 3.4 m/s2

ii) 3-2 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.014 3 V2 ≥ 2.7 m/s2

iii) 3-3 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.008 7 V2 ≥ 4.4 m/s2

iv) 3-4 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.010 5 V2 ≥ 3.6 m/s2

v) 3-5 Not applicable Not applicable

Single brake system, rear wheel(s) braking only:

vi) 3-1 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.014 3 V2 ≥ 2.7 m/s2

vii) 3-2 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.014 3 V2 ≥ 2.7 m/s2

viii) 3-3 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.013 3 V2 ≥ 2.9 m/s2

ix) 3-4 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.010 5 V2 ≥ 3.6 m/s2

x) 3-5 Not applicable Not applicable

Vehicles with CBS or split service brake systems: for laden and lightly loaded conditions (see Note)

xi) 3-1 and 3-2 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.008 7 V2 ≥ 4.4 m/s2

xii) 3-3 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.007 6 V2 ≥ 5.1 m/s2

xiii) 3-4 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.007 1 V2 ≥ 5.4 m/s2

xiv) 3-5 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.007 7 V2 ≥ 5.0 m/s2

Vehicles with CBS — secondary service brake systems:

xv) ALL S = 0.1 V + 0.015 4 V2 > 2.5 m/s2

NOTE — If the stopping distance requirement for compliance with 5.4.3 is more stringent than requirement specifiedabove, this test need not be carried out.

5.4 Dry Stop Test — All Service Brake ControlsActuated


a) The test is applicable to vehicle categories3-3, 3-4 and 3-5;

b) Lightly loaded; andc) Engine disconnected.


a) Initial brake temperature: ≥ 55 °C and≤ 100 °C;

b) Test speed: 100 km/h or 0.9 VMax, whicheveris lower;

c) Brake application:Simultaneous actuation of both servicebrake system controls, if so equipped, or ofthe single service brake system control inthe case of a service brake system thatoperates on all wheels;

d) Brake actuation force:

1) Hand control: ≤ 250 N.2) Foot control: ≤ 400 N for vehicle

categories 3-3 and 3-4.≤ 500 N for vehiclecategory 3-5.


f) For each stop, accelerate the vehicle to thetest speed and then actuate the brakecontrols under the conditions specified inthis paragraph.


When the brakes are tested in accordance with thetest procedure set out in 5.4.2, the stopping distance(S) shall be S ≤ 0.006 0 V2 (where V is the specifiedtest speed in km/h and S is the required stoppingdistance in metres).

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For vehicles with CBS or split service brake systemsfor laden and lightly loaded conditions, if thestopping distance requirement for compliance withthose specified in Table 1 is more stringent thanrequirement specified above, this test need not becarried out.

5.5 High Speed Test



b) Test is not required for vehicles with VMax≤ 125 km/h;

c) Lightly loaded; andd) Engine connected with the transmission in

the highest gear.

NOTE — ‘Highest gear’ means the one with the lowestnumerical reduction.



b) Test speed: 0.8 VMax for vehicles with VMax> 125 km/h and < 200 km/h;160 km/h for vehicles with VMax ≥ 200 km/h;

c) Brake application:Simultaneous actuation of both servicebrake system controls, if so equipped, or ofthe single service brake system control inthe case of a service brake system thatoperates on all wheels;

d) Brake actuation force:Hand control: ≤ 200 NFoot control: ≤ 350 N for vehicle

categories 3-3, and 3-4≤ 500 N for vehiclecategory 3-5;


f) For each stop, accelerate the vehicle to thetest speed and then actuate the brake control(s) under the conditions specified in thisparagraph.


When the brakes are tested in accordance with thetest procedure set out in 5.5.2.

a) The stopping distance (S) shall be ≤ 0.1 V +0.006 7 V2

(where V is the specified test speed in km/hand S is the required stopping distance in

metres); orb) The MFDD shall be ≥ 5.8 m/s2.

5.6 Wet Brake Test

5.6.1 General Information:

a) The test is comprised of two parts that arecarried out consecutively for each brakesystem:1) a baseline test based on the dry stop

test — single brake control actuated(see 5.3); and

2) a single wet brake stop using the sametest parameters as in (1), but with thebrake(s) being continuously sprayedwith water while the test is conductedin order to measure the brakes’performance in wet conditions.

b) The test is not applicable to parking brakesystems unless it is the secondary brake.

c) Drum brakes or fully enclosed disc brakesare exempt from this test unless ventilationor open inspection ports, through whichwater ingress into the brakes is possible,are present; andNOTE — Disc brakes with callipers covered bywheel rim are fully enclosed disc brakes.

d) This test requires the vehicle to be fittedwith instrumentation that gives a continuousrecording of brake control force and vehicledeceleration. The MFDD and the stoppingdistance measurements are not appropriatein this case.


a) The test is applicable to all vehiclecategories;

b) LadenFor vehicles fitted with CBS and split servicebrake systems: the vehicle is tested in thelightly loaded condition in addition to theladen condition;

c) Engine disconnected;d) Each brake is fitted with water spray

equipment.1) Disc brakes (see Fig. 2):

The disc brake water spray equipment isinstalled as follows:

i) Water is sprayed onto each brake witha flow rate of 15 l/h. The water is equallydistributed on each side of the rotor;

ii) If the surface of the rotor has anyshielding, the spray is applied 45° prior

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to the shield; andiii) If it is not possible to locate the spray

in the position shown on the sketch, orif the spray coincides with a brakeventilation hole or similar, the spraynozzle may be advanced by anadditional 90° maximum from the edgeof the pad, using the same radius.

2) Drum brakes with ventilation andopen inspection ports:The water spray equipment is installedas follows:

i) Water is sprayed equally onto bothsides of the drum brake assembly (onthe stationary back plate and on therotating drum) with a flow rate of 15 l/h;

ii) The spray nozzles are positioned two-thirds of the distance from the outercircumference of the rotating drum to thewheel hub centre; and

FIG. 2 DISC BRAKES: SKETCH OF WATER SPRAY EQUIPMENT

iii) The nozzle position is > 15 ° from theedge of any opening in the drum backplate.

5.6.3 Baseline Test

5.6.3.1 Test conditions and procedure

a) Dry stop test

Single brake control actuated (see 5.3) iscarried out for each brake system but withthe brake control force that results in avehicle deceleration of 2.5 - 3.0 m/s2, andthe following is determined:

1) The average brake control forcemeasured when the vehicle is travellingbetween 80 percent and 10 percent ofthe specified test speed;

2) The average vehicle deceleration in theperiod 0.5 to 1.0 s after the point ofactuation of the brake control; and

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3) The maximum vehicle decelerationduring the complete stop but excludingthe final 0.5 s.

b) Conduct 3 baseline stops and average thevalues obtained in 5.6.3.1(a) (1), (2), and (3).

5.6.4 Wet Brake Stop


a) The vehicle is ridden at the test speed usedin the baseline test set out in 5.6.3 with thewater spray equipment operating on thebrake(s) to be tested and with no applicationof the brake system;

b) After a distance of ≥500 m, apply theaverage brake control force determined inthe baseline test for the brake system beingtested;

c) Measure the average vehicle decelerationin the period 0.5 to 1.0 s after the point ofactuation of the brake control; and

d) Measure the maximum vehicle decelerationduring the complete stop but excluding thefinal 0.5 s.


When the brakes are tested in accordance with thetest procedure set out in 5.6.4.1 the wet brakedeceleration performance shall be:

a) The value measured in 5.6.4.1(c) ≥ 60 percent of the average deceleration valuesrecorded in the baseline test in 5.6.3.1(a)(2),that is in the period 0.5 to 1.0 s after thepoint of actuation of the brake control; and

b) The value measured in 5.6.4.1 (d) ≤ 120 percent of the average deceleration valuesrecorded in the baseline test in 5.6.3.1(a)(3),that is during the complete stop butexcluding the final 0.5 s.

5.7 Heat Fade Test

5.7.1 General Information

a) The test comprises three parts that arecarried out consecutively for each brakesystem:

1) A baseline test using the dry stoptest — single brake control actuated(see 5.3);

2) A heating procedure which consists ofa series of repeated stops in order toheat the brake(s); and

3) A hot brake stop using the dry stoptest — single brake control actuated

(see 5.3), to measure the brake’sperformance after the heatingprocedure;

b) The test is applicable to vehicle categories3-3, 3-4 and 3-5;

c) The test is not applicable to parking brakesystems and secondary service brakesystems;

d) All stops are carried out with the vehicleladen; and

e) The heating procedure requires the vehicleto be fitted with instrumentation that givesa continuous recording of brake controlforce and vehicle deceleration. The MFDDand stopping distance measurements arenot appropriate for the heating procedure.The baseline test and the hot brake stoprequire the measurement of either MFDD orthe stopping distance.

5.7.2 Baseline Test

5.7.2.1 Vehicle condition — Engine disconnected.



b) Test speed: 60 km/h or 0.9 VMax, whichever isthe lower;

c) Brake application:Each service brake system control actuatedseparately;

d) Brake actuation force:1) Hand control:≤ 200 N2) Foot control: ≤ 350 N for vehicle

categories 3-3 and 3-4≤ 500 N for vehiclecategory 3-5; and

e) Accelerate the vehicle to the test speed,actuate the brake control under theconditions specified and record the controlforce required to achieve the vehicle brakingperformance specified in Table 1.

5.7.3 Heating Procedure

5.7.3.1 Vehicle condition — Engine transmission

a) From the specified test speed to 50 percentspecified test speed: connected, with thehighest appropriate gear selected such thatthe engine speed remains above themanufacturer’s specified idle speed;

b) From 50 per cent specified test speed tostandstill: disconnected; and

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c) However, if the manufacturer request so, thetest shall be carried out with the enginedisconnected throughout the stop. Thisshall be recorded in the test report.


a) Initial brake temperature prior to first stoponly: ≥ 55 °C and ≤ 100 °C;

b) Test speed:1) Single brake system, front wheel

braking only:100 km/h or 0.7 VMax, whichever is thelower.

2) Single brake system, rear wheel brakingonly:80 km/h or 0.7 VMax, whichever is thelower.

3) CBS or split service brake system:100 km/h or 0.7 VMax, whichever is thelower.

c) Brake application:Each service brake system control actuatedseparately;

d) Brake actuation force:1) For the first stop:

The constant control force thatachieves a vehicle deceleration rateof 3.0-3.5 m/s2 while the vehicle isdecelerating between 80 percentand 10 percent of the specified speed;If the vehicle is unable to achieve thespecified vehicle deceleration rate, thisstop is carried out to meet thedeceleration requirements specified inTable 1 (see 5.3.3);For the remaining stops:i) The same constant brake control

force as used for the first stop;ii) Number of stops: 10; andiii) Interval between stops: 1000 m.

e) Carry out a stop to the conditions specifiedin this paragraph and then immediately usemaximum acceleration to reach the specifiedspeed and maintain that speed until the nextstop is made.

5.7.4 Hot Brake Stop


Perform a single stop under the conditions used inthe baseline test (see 5.7.2) for the brake system thathas been heated during the procedure in accordancewith 5.7.3. This stop is carried out within 1 min ofthe completion of the procedure set out in 5.7.3 with

a brake control application force less than or equalto the force used during the test set out in 5.7.2.


When the brakes are tested in accordance with thetest procedure set out in 5.7.4.1:

a) The stopping distance: S2 ≤ 1.67 S1 – 0.67 ×0.1Vwhere

S1 = corrected stopping distanceachieved in the baseline test set outin 5.7.2, in m ;

S2 = corrected stopping distanceachieved in the hot brake stop setout in 5.7.4.1, in m; and

V = specified test speed in km/h. or

b) The MFDD = 60 per cent of the MFDDrecorded in the test set out in 5.7.2.

5.8 Parking Brake System Test — For VehiclesEquipped with Parking Brakes



b) Laden [in the case of vehicle intended to becoupled with semi-trailer to GrossCombination Weight (GCW) recommendedby the vehicle manufacturer]; and

c) Engine disconnected.


a) Initial brake temperature: ≤ 100 °C;b) Test surface gradient = 18 percent. In the

case of vehicle intended to be coupled withsemi-trailer 12 percent;

c) Brake actuation force:1) Hand control: ≤ 400 N2) Foot control: ≤ 500 N

d) For the first part of the test, park the vehicleon the test surface gradient facing up theslope by applying the parking brake systemunder the conditions specified in thisparagraph. If the vehicle remains stationary,start the measurement of the test period; and

e) On completion of the test with vehicle facingup the gradient, repeat the same testprocedure with the vehicle facing down thegradient.


When tested in accordance with the test procedureset out in 5.8.2, the parking brake system shall hold

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the vehicle stationary for 5 min when the vehicle isboth facing up and facing down the gradient.

5.8.3.1 In case the suitable gradient (18 percent or12 percent as applicable) is not available, the testmay be carried out on the nearest available gradientas per the following procedure.

5.8.3.2 Carry out the test on the nearest highergradient available, as per procedure given in 5.8.1to 5.8.3, and if the vehicle meets the requirementsof being held, the vehicle shall be deemed tocomply with the requirements of this standard forparking brake.

5.8.3.3 If nearest higher gradient is not available orthe vehicle fails to meet the requirements with thenearest higher gradient with the specified weight,establish the maximum mass of vehicle which theparking brake is capable of holding the vehiclestationary.

The maximum mass of vehicle Mm that is capable ofbeing held stationary by the parking brake onspecified gradient shall be calculated as:

T t t

s s

m

( cos sin )( cos sin )

M RM Rθ θ

θ θ+

+=

where,Mm = maximum mass of vehicle capable

of being held on the specifiedgradient (18 percent or 12 percent) (kg);

MT = maximum mass of vehicle that was heldon the test gradient (kg);

R = coefficient of rolling resistance = 0.02;θt = tan –1 (Gt/100);θs = tan –1 (Gs/100);Gt = percentage gradient on which the test

was carried out; andGs = specified gradient (18 percent or 12

percent as the case may be).

5.8.3.4 Mm so calculated shall not be less than theGVW or GCW of the vehicle, as applicable.

5.9 ABS Tests

5.9.1 General

a) The tests are only applicable to the ABSfitted on vehicle categories 3-1 and 3-3;

b) The tests are to confirm the performance ofbrake systems equipped with ABS and theirperformance in the event of ABS electricalfailure;

c) ‘Fully cycling’ means that the anti-locksystem is repeatedly modulating the brakeforce to prevent the directly controlledwheels from locking; and

d) Wheel-lock is allowed as long as thestability of the vehicle is not affected to theextent that it requires the operator to releasethe control or causes a vehicle wheel to passoutside the test lane.

The test series comprises the following individualtests, which may be carried out in any order:

ABS Tests Clause

a) Stops on a high friction surface — 5.9.3as specified in 5.1.1.1

b) Stops on a low friction surface — 5.9.4as specified in 5.1.1.2

c) Wheel lock checks on high and 5.9.5low friction surfaces

d) Wheel lock check — high to low 5.9.6friction surface transition

e) Wheel lock check — low to high 5.9.7friction surface transition

f) Stops with an ABS electrical failure 5.9.8


a) Lightly loaded; andb) Engine disconnected.

5.9.3 Stops on a High Friction Surface


a) Initial brake temperature : ≥ 55°Cand ≤ 100 °C;

b) Test speed: 60 km/h or 0.9 VMax, whichever islower;

c) Brake application:Simultaneous actuation of both servicebrake system controls, if so equipped, or ofthe single service brake control in the caseof a service brake system that operates onall wheels;

d) Brake actuation force:The force applied is that which is necessaryto ensure that the ABS will cycle fullythroughout each stop, down to 10 km/h;

e) If one wheel is not equipped with ABS, thecontrol for the service brake on that wheelis actuated with a force that is lower thanthe force that will cause the wheel to lock;

f) Number of stops: Until the vehicle meetsthe performance requirements, with amaximum of 6 stops; and

g) For each stop, accelerate the vehicle to thetest speed and then actuate the brake controlunder the conditions specified in thisparagraph.

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5.9.3.2 Performance requirements

When the brakes are tested in accordance with thetest procedures referred to in 5.9.3.1:

a) The stopping distance (S) shall be ≤ 0.006 3V2

(where V is the specified test speed in km/hand S is the required stopping distance inmetre) or the MFDD shall be ≥ 6.17 m/s2; and

b) There shall be no wheel lock and the vehiclewheels shall stay within the test lane.

5.9.4 Stops on a Low Friction Surface


As set out in 5.9.3.1, but using the low frictionsurface instead of the high friction one.


When the brakes are tested in accordance with thetest procedures set out in 5.9.4.1,

a) The stopping distance (S) shall be≤ 0.0056 V2/P (where V is the specified testspeed in km/h, P is the peak brakingcoefficient and S is the required stoppingdistance in metre) or the MFDD shall be≥ 6.87 × P, in m/s2; and

b) There shall be no wheel lock and the vehiclewheels shall stay within the test lane.

5.9.5 Wheel Lock Checks on High and Low FrictionSurfaces


a) Test surfaces1) High friction; and2) Low friction.

b) Initial brake temperature: ≥ 55 °C and≤ 100 °C

c) Test speed1) On the high friction surface: 80 km/h or

0.8 VMax, whichever is lower; and2) On the low friction surface: 60 km/h or

0.8 VMax, whichever is lower.d) Brake application

1) Each service brake system controlactuated separately; and

2) Where ABS is fitted to both brakesystems, simultaneous actuation ofboth brake controls in addition to 1).

e) Brake actuation force: The force applied isthat which is necessary to ensure that theABS will cycle fully throughout each stop,down to 10 km/h;

f) Brake application rate:The brake control actuation force is appliedin 0.2 - 0.5s;

g) Number of stops: Until the vehicle meets theperformance requirements, with a maximumof 3 stops; and

h) For each stop, accelerate the vehicle to thetest speed and then actuate the brake controlunder the conditions specified in thisparagraph.


When the brakes are tested in accordance with thetest procedures set out in 5.9.5.1, there shall be nowheel lock and the vehicle wheels shall stay withinthe test lane.

5.9.6 Wheel Lock Check

High to low friction surface transition.


a) Test surfaces: A high friction surfaceimmediately followed by a low frictionsurface;

b) Initial brake temperature: ≥ 55 °C and≤ 100 °C;

c) Test speed: The speed that will result in 50km/h or 0.5 VMax, whichever is the lower, atthe point where the vehicle passes from thehigh friction to the low friction surface;

d) Brake application:1) Each service brake system control

actuated separately; and2) Where ABS is fitted to both brake

systems, simultaneous actuation ofboth brake controls in addition to (1);


f) Number of stops: until the vehicle meets theperformance requirements, with a maximumof 3 stops; and

g) For each stop, accelerate the vehicle to thetest speed and then actuate the brake controlbefore the vehicle reaches the transition fromone friction surface to the other.


When the brakes are tested in accordance with thetest shall be no wheel lock and the vehicle wheelsshall stay procedures set out in 5.9.6.1, there withinthe test lane.

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5.9.7 Wheel Lock Check

Low to high friction surface transition.


a) Test surfaces: A low friction surfaceimmediately followed by a high frictionsurface with a PBC ≥ 0.8;

b) Initial brake temperature: > 55 °C and≤ 100 °C;

c) Test speed: The speed that will result in 50km/h or 0.5 VMax, whichever is the lower, atthe point where the vehicle passes from thelow friction to the high friction surface;

d) Brake application:1) Each service brake system control

applied separately; and2) Where ABS is fitted to both brake

systems, simultaneous application ofboth brake controls in addition to (1).


f) Number of stops: Until the vehicle meets theperformance requirements, with a maximumof 3 stops;

g) For each stop, accelerate the vehicle to thetest speed and then actuate the brake controlbefore the vehicle reaches the transition fromone friction surface to the other; and

h) Record the vehicle’s continuousdeceleration.


When the brakes are tested in accordance with thetest procedures set out in 5.9.7.1:

a) There shall be no wheel lock and the vehiclewheels shall stay within the test lane; and

b) Within 1 s of the rear wheel passing thetransition point between the low and highfriction surfaces, the vehicle decelerationshall increase.

5.9.8 Stops with an ABS Electrical Failure


With the ABS electrical system disabled, carry outthe test set out in 5.3 (dry stop test — single brakecontrol actuated) applying the conditions relevantto the brake system and vehicle being tested.


When the brakes are tested in accordance with thetest procedure set out in 5.9.8.1:

a) The system shall comply with the failurewarning requirements of 4.1.13; and

b) The minimum requirements for stoppingdistance or MFDD shall be as specified incol 3 or 4, respectively, under the heading“Single brake system, rear wheel(s) brakingonly” in Table 1.

5.10 Partial Failure Test — For Split Service BrakeSystems


a) Test is only applicable to vehicles that areequipped with split service brake systems;and

b) Test is to confirm the performance of theremaining subsystem in the event of ahydraulic system leakage failure.



b) Lightly loaded; andc) Engine disconnected.


a) Initial brake temperature : ≥ 55°Cand ≤ 100°C;

b) Test speeds: 50 km/h and 100 km/h or 0.8VMax, whichever is lower;

c) Brake actuation force:Hand control ≤ 250 NFoot control ≤ 400 N;

d) Number of stops: Until the vehicle meets theperformance requirements, with a maximumof 6 stops for each test speed;

e) Alter the service brake system to induce acomplete loss of braking in any onesubsystem. Then, for each stop, acceleratethe vehicle to the test speed and thenactuate the brake control under theconditions specified in this paragraph; and

f) Repeat the test for each subsystem.


When the brakes are tested in accordance with thetest procedure set out in 5.10.3:

a) The system shall comply with the failurewarning requirements set out in 4.1.12 and4.1.13; and

b) The stopping distance (S) shall be ≤ 0.1V +0.0117 V2 (where V is the specified testspeed in km/h and S is the required stopping

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distance in metre) or the MFDD shall be≥ 3.3 m/s2.

5.11 Power-Assisted Braking System Failure Test


a) The test is not conducted when the vehicleis equipped with another separate servicebrake system; and

b) The test is to confirm the performance ofthe service brake system in the event offailure of the power assistance.


Carry out the dry stop test — single brake controlactuated set out in 5.3 for each service brake systemwith the power assistance disabled.


When the brakes are tested in accordance with thetest procedure set out in 5.11.2, the stopping distanceshall be as specified in col 3 or the MFDD shall be asspecified in col 4 of Table 2.

5.12 Requirements of Electric Regenerative BrakingSystems

5.12.1 For vehicles powered completely or partiallyby an electric motor or motor(s), permanentlyconnected to the wheels, all tests shall be carriedout with these motor(s) connected.

5.12.2 In the case of vehicles fitted with Category Atype of regenerative braking system, any separateelectric regenerative braking control which is provided,shall not be used during the following tests:

Table 2 Performance Requirements of Braking System(Clause 5.11.3)

Sl No. Vehicle Category Stopping Distance (S) MFDD (Where V is the specified test speed in km/h and S is the required stopping distance in metre)

(1) (2) (3) (4) Single brake system

i) 3-1 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.014 3 V2 ≥ 2.7 m/s2

ii) 3-2 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.014 3 V2 ≥ 2.7 m/s2

iii) 3-3 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.013 3 V2 ≥ 2.9 m/s2

iv) 3-4 S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.010 5 V2 ≥ 3.6 m/s2

Vehicles with CBS or SSBS

All S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.015 4 V2 ≥ 2.5 m/s2

Test ClauseDry stop — single brake control 5.3actuatedDry stop — all service brake controls 5.4actuatedHigh speed 5.5Partial failure, for split service 5.10 brake systemsPower-assisted braking system failure 5.11

5.12.3 In the case of vehicles fitted with CategoryB type of regenerative barking system thecontribution of the electric regenerative brakingsystem to the braking force generated shall notexceed that minimum level guaranteed by the systemdesign. This condition is deemed to be satisfied ifthe state of charge of the batteries is in one of thefollowing conditions:

5.12.3.1 At the maximum charge level recommendedby the manufacturer, as listed in the vehiclespecification.

5.12.3.2 At a level not less than 95 percent of thefull charge level, where the manufacturer has madeno specific recommendation.

5.12.3.3 At a maximum level resulting from automaticcharge control on the vehicle (in case of hybridvehicles).

5.12.3.4 The state of charge of the traction batteriesis determined by the method set out below:

5.12.3.4.1 This procedure is applicable to vehiclebatteries used for traction and regenerative braking.

NOTE — That if the power assistance may be activated by more than one control, the above performance shall beachieved when each control is actuated separately.

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The procedure requires the use of a bi-directional dcwatt-hour meter.

5.12.3.4.2 If the batteries are new or have beensubject to extended storage, they shall be cycled asrecommended by the manufacturer. A minimum 8 hsoak period at ambient temperature shall be allowedafter completion of cycling. A full charge shall beestablished using the manufacturers recommendedcharging procedure.

5.12.3.4.3 When the tests as per 5.3 and 5.4 areconducted the watt-hours consumed by the tractionmotors and supplied by the regenerative brakingsystem shall be recorded as a running total whichshall then be used to determine the state of chargeexisting at the beginning or end of a particular test.

5.12.3.4.4 To replicate a level of state of charge inthe batteries for comparative tests, the batteries shallbe either recharged to that level or charged to abovethat level and discharged into a fixed load atapproximately constant power until the required stateof charge is reached. Alternatively, for vehicles withbattery powered electric traction only, the state ofcharge may be adjusted by running the vehicle. Testsconducted with a battery partially charged at theirstart shall be commenced as soon as possible afterthe desired state of charge has been reached.

5.12.3.4.5 State of charge assessment will not berequired for vehicles, which have an on-board energysource for charging the traction batteries and themeans for regulating their state of charge (for examplehybrid vehicles).

5.12.3.4.6 Conditions prescribed in 5.12.3 are notapplicable if the desired performance is compliedwhen tested without the use of the electricregenerative system by appropriately disconnectingthe system as described in 4.1.14.

6 PREPARATION OF THE VEHICLE

6.1 The vehicle manufacturer before offering thevehicle shall ensure that vehicle is run-in.

6.2 The brake system and free play of levers andpedal shall be adjusted as per manufacturer ’srecommendations to establish optimum brakingperformance.

6.3 The weight of testing personnel seated on thevehicles while testing and the instrumentation carriedon the vehicle shall form part of vehicle weight.

The additional loads, if any, shall be selected andmounted in normal operating condition in such a waythat actual weight during testing shall not exceedspecified laden or unladen weights by more than 25 kg.

The distribution of weight among axles shall be asclose as possible to the values recommended by themanufacturer. However, if sum of maximumrecommended axle weight exceed the gross vehicleweight, the actual weight on axle shall be in the sameproportion of the ratios of the gross vehicle weightto the sum of maximum recommended axle weights.

Actual load condition shall be recorded in the report.

6.4 The tyres shall be in good condition and shallbe preferably run in along with the vehicle.Declaration of the vehicle manufacturer shall beaccepted as compliance to this sub-clause

6.5 At the start of the test, tyres shall be cold andshall be inflated to the pressure specified forrespective load condition of the vehicle.

7 INSTRUMENTATION

7.1 Fitment of instruments shall be as recommendedby instrument manufacturer. All instruments shall bemounted in such a way that they do not affect theperformance or stability of the vehicle and do nothamper the driver from normal driving of the vehicleand carrying out the test.

7.2 Appropriate switches shall be fixed to controllever and pedal such that actuation of controls issignalled to the instruments. Alternatively, brakelight switch of the vehicle may be used, if this iscompatible with the instrument.

7.3 Calibration of instruments shall be checked andadjusted as per instrument manufacturer ’sinstructions before commencement of a test series.

7.4 When the tests are to be conducted withactuation of both controls simultaneously, there shallbe a device to establish time interval elapsed betweenactuation of two controls.

7.5 Instruments for Stopping Distance

Contact less electronic speed and distancemeasuring instruments or speed measuring systemusing an additional wheel when used, shall meet thefollowing least count and accuracy requirements.

Parameter Least Count AccuracySpeed 0.1km/h ± 1 percent at the

prescribed speedfor the test

Distance 0.1 mTime 0.01 s –

7.6 Instruments for Deceleration

7.6.1 Decelerometers shall be secured on test vehicleproperly such that its position is not likely to be

disturbed during tests. This shall be fitted as closeto centre of gravity of vehicle as possible inlongitudinal and lateral plane. Before commencementof each run, levelling of instrument within the limitsprescribed by the instrument manufacturer shall beensured.

The accuracy of the instrument for deceleration shallbe within ± 3 percent.

7.6.2 For calculating mean fully developeddeceleration/mean deceleration, it is essential thatgraph of deceleration is fairly uniform. It is notpossible to lay down norms for steady features ofthis graph as this is influenced by many testingfactors, mainly response of the rider. Hence, general

FIG. 3 ILLUSTRATION OF A TYPICAL VALID DECELERATION VS TIME GRAPH

FIG. 4 ILLUSTRATION OF A TYPICAL INVALID DECELERATION VS TIME GRAPH

engineering should be followed. The graph illustratedin Fig. 3 is typically valid graph and the graphillustrated in Fig. 4 shall be considered invalid.Methods of calculations of deceleration are alsoillustrated in Fig. 3.

7.7 Instrument for Control Force

7.7.1 Suitable load cells shall be used for this andrecommended least count and accuracy are 10 N (1 kg)and 20 N (2 kg) respectively.

7.7.2 Load cells shall be fixed to control in such away that normal actuation of the brake control is nothampered. In view of practical difficulties in adaptingload cell and for the driver to control maximum forforce applied, suitable stoppers to limit the control

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travel or valves to limit the hydraulic pressure maybe used during brake tests. In such cases, it will besufficient to measure the control force in staticcondition, to bring the control to the stopper positionor to achieve the limited hydraulic pressure.

7.8 Instrument for Speed Measurement

7.8.1 While measuring stopping distance byinstruments specified in 7.5, speed is also measuredby these systems.

7.8.2 While measuring deceleration, a speedometermay be used. This may be the one fitted on thevehicle. Appropriate temporary marking shall be madeon the dial of speedometer in such a way that theactual speed of the vehicle, when the indicated speedis as per the marking, established as per theprocedure given in IS 11827 is within +1 km/h of thespecified initial speed. There shall be suitablemarkings for all necessary test speeds.

8 CORRECTIONS OF TEST RESULTS TO THESTANDARD TEST CONDITIONS

The test results of tests as per 5.3 to 5.7 shall becorrected to the specified conditions of initial speedand load condition.

8.1 The stopping distance measured shall becorrected to the condition of specified initial speedby the appropriate formula prescribed in 4.3.2.1or 4.3.2.2

8.2 If the actual weight of the vehicle at the time oftest is different from required values, the stoppingdistance or the MFDD shall be corrected to thecondition of specified mass by the following formulae

S = (Sc–0.1Vs) × (Ms/Mm) + 0.1Vs

d = dm × Mm/Ms

where

S = stopping distance corrected to thecondition of specified initial speedand specified mass, m,

Ms = specified mass, kg,

Mm = actual mass at the test condition, g,d m = measured MFDD m/s2, andd = measured MFDD corrected to the

condition of specified mass, m/s2.

9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF VEHICLE

9.1 Technical specifications of vehicle as relevantto brake system shall be declared by the vehiclemanufacturer and shall contain at least the detailsgiven in Annex A.

NOTE — If the specifications submitted for completetype approval of a vehicle contain the details given inAnnex A, there is no necessity of submitt ing thisinformation again.

9.2 Modifications/Changes

In case test is conducted for verification ofcompliance to statutory requirements the followingshall be carried out:

9.2.1 Every functional modification pertaining to theinformation declared in accordance with 9.1 shall beintimated by the manufacturer to the certifyingagency. The Testing Agency may then consider,whether,

a) The model with the changed specificationsstill complies with provisions; or

b) Any further verification is required toestablish compliance.

9.2.2 For considering whether any furtherverification is required or not, guidelines given inAnnex B shall be used.

9.2.3 In case of 9.2.1(b), tests for only thoseparameters which are affected by the modificationsneed to be carried out.

9.2.4 In case of fulfillment of criterion of 9.2.1(a) orafter results of further verification as per 9.2.1(b)are successful, the approval of compliance shall beextended for the changes carried out.

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A-1 GENERALManufacturer’s name :Address :Name of model and variants :Category of vehicle (as per 3.28) :Maximum design speed, km/h :

A-2 ENGINEType :Working principle (four/two stroke) :Swept volume cc :Bore (mm) :Stroke (mm) :No. and layout of cylinders :Compression ratio :

A-3 TRANSMISSIONType (Manual/Automatic/Semi-automatic) :Overall transmission ratio1st :2nd :3rd :4th :5th :6th :

Over drive :

A-4 WEIGHTS, kgWeight in running order :Front axle :Rear axle :Total :Gross vehicle weightMaximum permissible axle weights :Front axle :Rear axle :Gross combination weight :(for vehicles with trailer/semi-trailer)Maximum permissible axle weights(for vehicles with trailer/semi-trailer)Front axle, tractor :Rear axle, tractor :

A-5 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS, mmLength :Width :Height (Unladen) :Wheel base :

A-6 SERVICE BRAKING SYSTEMType (drum / disc/leading/trailing) :

ANNEX A(Clause 9.1)

PROFORMA FOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF VEHICLE

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Front :Rear :OtherMakeFront :Rear :Other :

A-7 SERVICE CONTROL SYSTEM (OPERATEDBY HAND/FOOT)Front :Rear :Combined :Free play of control, mmFront :Rear :Combined :Brake pedal ratioHand lever ratio :

A-8 SERVICE BRAKE — TRANSMISSION TYPEMechanical/Hydraulic

A-9 SERVICE BRAKE-LINING/PADNominal dimensions (mm) (length × width × thickness) :Front :Rear :OtherArea per wheel (cm²)Front :Rear :Other :Make and material designationFront :Rear :Other

A-10 SERVICE BRAKE DRUM OR DISC EFFECTIVE DIA, mmFront :Rear :Other :Material (if the braking surface is non-ferrous)Front :Rear :Other

A-11 NOMINAL SIZE OF MASTER CYLINDER, mm :

A-12 NOMINAL SIZE OF WHEEL CYLINDER, mmFront :Rear :Other :

A-13 PARKING BRAKEBraking wheel :Type :Control (operated by hand/foot) :

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Locking device :A-14 TYRES

Tyre size and ply rating :Front wheel :Rear wheel :Other wheel :Inflation pressure—Unladen (kg/cm²)Front :Rear :Other wheel :Inflation pressure—Laden (kg/cm²)Front :Rear :Other wheel :

A-15 IN CASE OF VEHICLES FITTED WITH ELECTRICALREGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM :a) Type (Type A/Type B)b) If Type A, is there a separate control for activatingregenerative braking/

A-16 ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM PROVIDED (YES/NO)A-16.1 a) If yes, details of ABSA-16.2 b) MakeA-16.3 c) Category of ABSA-16.4 d) Nos. of directly controlled wheel(s)A-16.5 e) Make of controlling unit ( ECU )A-16.5.1 1) Identification No. / Part No. of ECUA-16.5.2 2) Brief description of failure warning tell -taleA-16.6 f) Wheel speed sensorsA-16.6.1 1) No. of sensorsA-16.6.2 2) Make of sensorsA-16.6.3 3) Type of sensorsA-16.7 g) ModulatorA-16.7.1 1) Nos. of modulatorsA-16.7.2 2) Make of modulatorsA-16.7.3 3) Identification No. / Part No. of modulatorA-16.7.4 4) Brief description and featuresA-16.8 h) ControllerA-16.8.1 1) Nos. of controllerA-16.8.2 2) Make of controllerA-16.8.3 3) Identification No. / Part No. of controllerA-16.8.4 4) Brief description and featuresA-16.9 j) Height of center of gravity, in mmA-16.9.1 1) Unladen conditionA-16.9.2 2) Laden condition

ANNEX B(Clause 9.2.2)

CRITERIA FOR EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

B-1 This Annex gives factors to be considered whileselecting a vehicle to represent a range of variantsfor testing the vehicle for type approval as per this

standard and the extension of type approvalcertificate of one model to changes in technicalspecification/its variant (s).

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B-2 In general, when changes in technicalspecifications of vehicle do not affect the brakeperformance adversely, and it is still within thestipulated limits, the type approval certificate shallbe extended. If the changes affect some of theperformance parameter, test shall be carried out onlyfor those parameters.

B-3 The changes in parameters that affect the brakeperformance adversely and the test to be conducted,if, any, for extending the type approval are listed inTable 3.

In Table 3 ‘N’ denotes that it is not necessary tocarry out the test and ‘Y’ denotes that test is to becarried out and ‘NA’ denotes not applicable.

B-4 If during the type approval test, Heat fade testhas been carried out as per 5.7.3.1 (c) and the vehiclecomplies with the requirements stipulated for F test,then no additional tests are needed for change inengine and drive line transmission ratio.

B-5 Increase in brake torque may be:

a) Demonstrated by the design calculationsubmitted by the manufacturer; or

b) By a comparative test on inertia dynamometeras per IS 13453; or

c) By carrying out the tests as per 5.3 and 5.4.

B-6 If the performance of brake lining for which typeapproval is to be extended, established on inertiadynamometer as per procedure given in IS 13453 isnot less than that for the lining already typeapproved on vehicle trials as established on inertia

dynamometer by 15 percent, the type approvalcertificate shall be extended without any trials onvehicle.

B-7 In the case of in an increase in GVW by lessthan 25 kg for 3-1 and 3-3 categories or by less than10 percent for 3-2, 3-4 and 3-5 categories from theactual weight used for testing, the brake performancefor tests as per 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 shall be calculatedfrom the test results of the tested model using theformulae given in 8.1 and 8.2. In the case of parkingbrake performance, the maximum weight which ispossible to be held on the gradient for parking brakeshall be calculated as per 5.8.3.3. If such calculatedvalues are within the stipulated limits, no additionaltest need be carried out. Other wise tests asper 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 and 5.8, engine connected anddisconnected, as applicable, shall be carried out.

B-8 Changes such as increase in swept volume,increase in compression ratio, 2 stroke to 4 stroke,petrol to diesel etc. are considered to increase theengine braking effect.

B-9 In case of vehicles fitted with regenerativebraking system, if during the type approval test,tests as per 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 has been carried out asper 4.1.14.4 with the regenerative braking systemdisconnected, and the vehicle complies with therequirements stipulated, then no additional tests areneeded for changes in the characteristics of tractionmotor, electronic controller, battery charge levels,regenerative control systems, etc.

B-10 Criteria for extension of approval of changesfor power assisted and ABS system shall be asagreed between certifying agency and manufacturer.

Table 3 Parameters for Deciding Tests for Extension of Type Approval(Clause B-3)

Sl No. Parameter Necessity for Test

i)

ii)

iii)

iv)

v)

Decrease in maximum speed

Change of category 3-1 to 3-3

Change of category 3-3 to 3-1

Increase in maximum speed which does not cause theinitial speed tests as per 5.3 to 5.5, 5.7 and 5.10 to beincreased by not more than 10 percent of the initialspeed used in the testing

Increase in maximum speed which causes the initial speedfor tests as per 5.3 to 5.5, 5.7 and 5.10 to be increased

EngineDiscon-nectedTests

(see 5.3,5.4 and5.10)

EngineConnected

Tests(see 5.10)

Heat FadeTests

(see 5.7)

Wet BrakeTest

(see 5.6)

ParkingBrake Test(see 5.8)

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

NA

N

N

N

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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

vi)

vii)

viii)

ix)

x)

xi)

xii)

xiii)

xiv)

xv)

xvi)

xvii)

xviii)

xix)

xx)

xxi)

xxii)

xxiii)

xxiv)

xxv)

by more than 10 percent of the initial speed used in thetesting

Any decrease within 10 percent or any increase in wheelbase

Any decrease by more than 10 percent

Decrease in GVW

In case of 3-1 and 3-3 categories increase in GVW byless than 25 kg from the actual weight used for testing

In case of 3-2, 3-4 and 3-5 categories increase in GVWby less than 10 percent of the actual weight used fortesting

Increase in GVW other than 9 and 10

Increase in GVW other than 10

Changes in engine which increase or does not reduce theengine braking effect (see B-8)

Changes which reduces the engine braking effect

A change in drive line ratio that increases engine rpmcorresponding to gear and the initial speed for engineconnected tests

A change in drive line ratio that decreases engine rpmcorresponding to gear and the initial speed for engineconnected tests

Change of type of transmission from manual or automaticwith a manual disengagement provision to fully automatic

Change of type of transmission from fully automatic tomanual or automatic with a manual disengagementprovision

Changes in brakes which cause a increase in brake torque

Changes in brakes which cause a decrease in brake torque

Changes in configuration such as disc type to drum typeor vice versa

Fully enclosed disc brakes to partially or not encloseddisc brakes

Brake lining material

Change in tyre size designation which causes an increasein dynamic rolling radius of tyre by 6 percent or more

In case of vehicles fitted with electrical regenerativebraking system, changes in the performancecharacteristics of battery, traction motor and electroniccontroller

N

Y

N

See B-7

See B-7

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

See B-5

Y

Y

N

See B-6

Y

N

N

Y

N

See B-7

See B-7

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Y

See B-5

Y

Y

N

See B-6

Y

See B-9

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

See B-4

N

See B-4

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

See B-6

Y

See B-10

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

See B-6

Y

N

N

N

N

NA

See B-7

Y (for 3-2and 3-5

category )

N

N

N

N

N

N

See B-5

Y

Y

N

See B-6

Y

N

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Sl No. Parameter Necessity for Test

EngineDiscon-nectedTests

(see 5.3,5.4 and5.10)

EngineConnected

Tests(see 5.10)

Heat FadeTests

(see 5.7)

Wet BrakeTest

(see 5.6)

ParkingBrake Test(see 5.8)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Table 3 (Concluded)

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