1. (1) When inspecting the braking system of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

   1. (a) check to ensure the vehicle is equipped with front and rear brakes; and

      1. (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

         1. (A) any brake fails to produce adequate braking; or
         2. (B) the vehicle is missing the front or rear brake;
         3. (I) a vintage vehicle is only required to have one operational brake if OEM;

   2. (b) check hand levers and foot pedals; and

      1. (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

         1. (A) a hand lever is broken or sufficient leverage cannot be applied;
         2. (B) a hand lever or foot pedal is improperly positioned, misaligned, or does not return freely;
         3. (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
         4. (D) a hand lever or foot pedal is rusted, frozen, or inoperative;

   3. (c) check the adjusters, actuating cam, cam shaft, anchor pins, springs, and linkage for wear and looseness; and

      1. (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

         1. (A) brake adjusters are unable to be locked;
         2. (B) the brake adjustment changes when the fork is extended;
         3. (C) the brake adjustment is not within OEM specifications;
         4. (D) the cam-operating lever has been repositioned on the shaft to avoid replacing a worn cam, worn shoes, or worn lining;
         5. (E) there is binding in linkage or components;
         6. (F) there is wear in the cam or if springs are not strong enough to return and hold shoes against cam; or
         7. (G) any brake component is missing or broken;

   4. (d) check springs, cables, cotter pins, devices, couplings, and grease retainers; and

      1. (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

         1. (A) cables are frayed, broken, or pinched during normal operation;
         2. (B) cotter pins are missing or broken;
         3. (C) cables are rusted or frozen; or
         4. (D) grease retainers are leaking;

   5. (e) check the hydraulic hoses and tubing for leaks, cracks, chafing, flattened, or restricted sections; and

      1. (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

         1. (A) hoses or tubing leak;
         2. (B) hoses are cracked or chafed exposing metal or fabric cord;
         3. (C) hoses are flattened or restricted;
         4. (D) hoses and tubes are not securely fastened;
         5. (E) the master cylinder leaks or the fluid level is lower than the manufacturer's specifications; or
         6. (F) leakage is found anywhere in the braking system or wheel cylinder;
   6. (f) check the brake lining for contamination and wear, which must be replaced once it has been contaminated;

   7. (g) check the wear indicator or adjustment indicator arrows on vehicle with an enclosed rear drum; and

      1. (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

         1. (A) linings are contaminated with oil, grease, or brake fluid;
         2. (B) the thinnest point of the lining measures 1/32 inch or less or the pads are worn to the wear indicators; or
         3. (C) the arrow indicator is past the last mark on the wear indicating plate;

   8. (h) check the vehicles brake drums for external cracks, mechanical damage, or wear beyond manufacturer's specifications; and

      1. (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

         1. (A) there are external cracks or evidence of mechanical damage; or
         2. (B) the brake drum is worn beyond the manufacturer's specifications; and
      2. (i) check rotors and friction surface for mechanical damage, contamination, or wear beyond manufacturer's specifications; and

      3. (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

         1. (A) a crack extends to the edge of rotor or there is evidence of mechanical damage;
         2. (B) the friction surface is contaminated; or
         3. (C) the rotor is worn beyond manufacturer's specifications.

KEY: motor vehicle safety, safety inspection manual

Date of Last Change: September 27, 2016

Notice of Continuation: April 29, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-8-204; 53-8-205; 41-6a-1601