09-08-2013, 05:48 PM
Right, last couple of MOTs my service brake has been flagged up as only about 50% efficient. Now, I didn't even know my car was equipped with a service brake, I was only aware of two types of brakes, the foot brake and the handbrake...
But all joking aside, I had assumed the brake efficiency was one of those things where you can never achieve 100% or even 90%, but from some intensive googling I have found that some makes of car are getting scores in the 90s.
My brake setup is Mintex discs, cheap pads (long story), braided hoses, new brake shoes and regular oil changes.
Anyone able to dig out the brake test from their MOTs for comparison?
But all joking aside, I had assumed the brake efficiency was one of those things where you can never achieve 100% or even 90%, but from some intensive googling I have found that some makes of car are getting scores in the 90s.
My brake setup is Mintex discs, cheap pads (long story), braided hoses, new brake shoes and regular oil changes.
Anyone able to dig out the brake test from their MOTs for comparison?