Brake Testing using the VBOX.

 

How are brake tests performed? Brake testing is usually performed under the closed road conditions at a test track. The vehicle is accelerated to a speed above the desired starting point. Once the vehicle coasts down to the desired starting speed window, the brakes are applied and the pressure is modulated to give the desired average or sustained deceleration. The tests consist of a specific set sequence and include abuse and recovery procedures including fade tests and high speed effectiveness tests.

Do you need a complete brake test package?

The Racelogic VBOX and VBox Tools software provides the ideal solution. VBOX Australia can also provide complete ready to go systems including the VBox, Load cell, strain gauge amplifier and pressure transducer all calibrated and ready to use.  We can also provide our "stacker" housing, The housing provides a secure and portable tower for the VBOX components to be mounted in without having them floating around the motor vehicle.

What types of braking tests are there?

There are a number of different standards to which brakes can be tested in Australia.

ADR 33/00 - Motorcycle Braking can be tested using the ADR limits, or ECE R78/01 to 78/03.

ADR 31/02 - Light Vehicle braking uses the requirements of ECE R13H which now includes provision for testing of ESC.

ADR 35/03 - Heavy Vehicle braking can be tested using the ADR limits, ECE R13 or alternatively ECE R13H.

ADR 33/00 Brake testing using VBox and Telemetry Link

VBOX GPS data loggers:
The industry standard for brake testing

The VBOX range of high accuracy GPS data loggers are standard equipment for almost every automotive manufacturer, tyre manufacturer, and vehicle testing company in the world.

This is due to their high accuracy, flexibility, and ease of fitting (they can be moved from vehicle to vehicle in minutes).

Please contact VBOX Australia with specifics of your testing applications, and we will be pleased to tailor a system to suit you.