Investing in a brake testing system for your workshop can be a very good financial and business move. It offers extra value to your clients, allows you to educate them on the importance of regular brake testing, and you’ll likely make your money back in a week or two. The challenge only comes in when you are looking at what type of brake testing system to invest in ‒ decelerometers, plate brake testers or roller brake testers.
The answer is quite simple. Roller brake testers are the industry standard worldwide. While the other two options definitely have their own benefits, roller brake systems outshine them in many ways. In this article, we’ll uncover why roller brake testers are considered the best brake testing machines!
What Are Roller Brake Testers?
Roller brake testers are a type of brake testing machine that measures brake force. The equipment is made up of a set of weight scales and rollers that are mounted to the floor.
How Do Roller Brake Testers Work?
Most roller brake testers work by mounting two wheels on the rollers, which are covered in a specific type of ceramic coating that creates friction. There is a sensor that detects any sort of tire slippage as torque force. The wheels need to run at a constant speed to get accurate measurements. Low speeds are used to prevent any activation of EBS or ABS. Results are often shown on a computer screen.
The Benefits Of Roller Brake Testers
So let’s get into some of the reasons why these types of systems are so popular:
- Only requires one operator to conduct the test as no one needs to be inside the vehicle
- Various features can be tested, such as
- Brake or Bearing drag
- Drum or Rotor Warp
- Vehicle wheel/axle/gross weight
- Overall/Axle/Wheel brake force
- Deceleration percentage
- Brake release times
- & Much much more
- Wheels can be tested individually to determine if wheels are working cohesively or not
- Experience accurate, easy-to-read results
- Durable, long-lasting equipment that will last for many years to come
- Allow you to create tweaks that maximise your clients driving safety
- Easy and simple maintenance required
For all brake testing machines, rely on MAHA NZ! We have a range of top-quality heavy-duty roller brake testers available. All the details regarding our products are listed on our website, so feel free to have a look! If you have any questions, we’d also be more than happy to answer them.
