COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2015/138

of 29 January 2015

amending Regulation (EU) No 208/2014 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2014/119/CFSP of 5 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine (1),

Having regard to the joint proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and of the European Commission,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 208/2014, the following paragraph is inserted:

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

(1)  OJ L 66, 6.3.2014, p. 26.

(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 208/2014 of 5 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine (OJ L 66, 6.3.2014, p. 1).

(3)  See page 16 of this Official Journal.

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/139

of 27 January 2015

amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 as regards fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 183(b) thereof,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 510/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 1216/2009 and (EC) No 614/2009 (2), and in particular Article 5(6)(a) thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

(2)  OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 1.

(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 of 28 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for implementing the system of additional import duties and fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 163/67 (OJ L 145, 29.6.1995, p. 47).

COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2015/140

of 29 January 2015

amending Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 as regards sterile flight crew compartment and correcting that Regulation

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC (1), and in particular Article 8(5) thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 is amended as follows:

Article 2

Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 is corrected as follows:

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

However point (3) of Article 1 shall apply from 18 February 2016.

(1)  OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.

(2)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 296, 25.10.2012, p. 1).

(3)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 71/2014 of 27 January 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to Air Operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 23, 28.1.2014, p. 27).

(4)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 83/2014 of 29 January 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 28, 31.1.2014, p. 17).

(5)  European Aviation Safety Agency Opinion No 05/2013 of 10 June 2013 for a Commission Regulation establishing the Implementing Rules for sterile flight deck procedures.

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/141

of 29 January 2015

amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2014 setting the net balance available for EAGF expenditure

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 352/78, (EC) No 165/94, (EC) No 2799/98, (EC) No 814/2000, (EC) No 1290/2005 and (EC) No 485/2008 (1), and in particular Article 16(2) thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2014 is amended as follows:

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 549.

(2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2014 of 10 April 2014 setting the net balance available for EAGF expenditure (OJ L 108, 11.4.2014, p. 13).

(3)  Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers, amending Regulations (EC) No 1290/2005, (EC) No 247/2006, (EC) No 378/2007 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (OJ L 30, 31.1.2009, p. 16).

(4)  Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 637/2008 and Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 608).

(5)  Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 487).

(6)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1378/2014 of 17 October 2014 amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Annexes II and III to Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 367, 23.12.2014, p. 16).

(7)  Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884).

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/142

of 29 January 2015

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1),

Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

(2)  OJ L 157, 15.6.2011, p. 1.

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/143

of 29 January 2015

amending Decision 2014/119/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2014/119/CFSP of 5 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine (1),

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 1(1) of Decision 2014/119/CFSP is replaced by the following:

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

(1)  OJ L 66, 6.3.2014, p. 26.

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2015/144

of 28 January 2015

laying down the procedures for the submission of applications for grants and requests for payment, and the information relating thereto, in respect of the emergency measures against animal diseases referred to in Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council

(notified under document C(2015) 250)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (1), and in particular Article 36(5) thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Preliminary information

Member States shall provide within 30 days of the official confirmation of the occurrence of a disease listed in Annex I to that Regulation a preliminary information on the categories of animals and products concerned and the market values for each of those categories, using an electronic file in accordance with the template set out in Annex I to this Decision.

At the same time, Member States shall provide a description of the ongoing and planned actions and the legislation for determining the values of the animals and products to be compensated.

Article 2

Information on estimated costs

No later than two months after the official confirmation of the occurrence of the disease, Member States shall submit to the Commission an application for a grant pursuant to Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 by means of an electronic file in accordance with the template ‘Preliminary budget’ set out in Annex II on the following:

The description of actions referred to in Article 1 is deemed to be part of the application for a grant.

Every two months after the submission of the information referred to in the first paragraph, Member States shall submit updated information on the costs referred to in that paragraph.

Article 3

Requests for payment

Within six months after the end date fixed in the financing decision or the confirmation of the eradication of the disease, whichever is earlier, Member States shall submit to the Commission:

Article 4

Conversion rate

Where the amounts of the estimated costs or of the expenditure incurred by a Member State are in a currency other than the euro, the Member State concerned shall convert them into euro by applying the most recent exchange rate set by the European Central Bank prior to the first day of the month in which the application for a grant is submitted by the Member State.

Article 5

Addressees

This Implementing Decision is addressed to the Member States.

(1)  OJ L 189, 27.6.2014, p. 1.

Only the original UN/ECE texts have legal effect under international public law. The status and date of entry into force of this Regulation should be checked in the latest version of the UN/ECE status document TRANS/WP.29/343, available at:

http://www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29fdocstts.html

Regulation No 78 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UNECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles of categories L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 with regard to braking [2015/145]

Incorporating all valid text up to:

Corrigendum 2 to the 03 series of amendments — Date of entry into force: 23 June 2010

CONTENTS

REGULATION

ANNEXES

1.   SCOPE

This Regulation applies to vehicles of categories L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5  (1).

These categories do not include:

2.   DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Regulation:

3.   APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

3.1.   The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to braking shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative.

3.2.   It shall be accompanied by the under mentioned documents in triplicate and by the following particulars:

3.3.   A vehicle, representative of the vehicle type to be approved, shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the approval tests.

4.   APPROVAL

4.1.   If the vehicle type submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 below, approval of that vehicle type shall be granted.

4.2.   An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits (at present 03 corresponding to the 03 series of amendments) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to the same vehicle type equipped with another type of braking device, or to another vehicle type.

4.3.   Notice of approval or refusal or extension or withdrawal of approval or production definitely discontinued of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

4.4.   There shall be affixed, conspicuously and in a readily accessible place specified on the approval form, to every vehicle conforming to a vehicle type approved under this Regulation an international approval mark consisting of:

4.5.   If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved, under one or more other Regulations annexed to the Agreement, in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation, the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1 needs not be repeated; in such a case, the Regulation and approval numbers and the additional symbols of all the Regulations under which approval has been granted in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation shall be placed in vertical columns to the right of the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1.

4.6.   The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.

4.7.   The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle data plate affixed by the manufacturer.

4.8.   Annex 2 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks.

5.   SPECIFICATIONS

5.1.   Brake system requirements

5.1.1.   Each vehicle shall meet each of the tests specified for a vehicle of its category and for those brake features on the vehicle.

5.1.2.   Service brake system control operation

Vehicles shall have configurations that enable a rider to actuate the service brake system control while seated in the normal driving position and with both hands on the steering control.

5.1.3.   Secondary brake system control operation

Vehicles shall have configurations that enable a rider to actuate the secondary brake system control while seated in the normal driving position and with at least one hand on the steering control.

5.1.4.   Parking brake system

If a parking brake system is fitted, it shall hold the vehicle stationary on the slope prescribed in paragraph 8.2 of Annex 3.

The parking brake system shall:

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

5.1.5.   Two-wheeled vehicles of categories L1 and L3 shall be equipped with either two separate service brake systems, or a split service brake system, with at least one brake operating on the front wheel and at least one brake operating on the rear wheel.

5.1.6.   Three-wheeled vehicles of vehicles category L4 shall comply with the brake system requirements set out in paragraph 5.1.5. A brake on the sidecar wheel is not required if the vehicle meets the performance requirements prescribed in Annex 3.

5.1.7.   Three-wheeled vehicles of category L2 shall be equipped with a parking brake system plus one of the following service brake systems:

5.1.8.   Category L5 vehicles shall be equipped with:

5.1.9.   In cases where two separate service brake systems are installed, the systems may share a common brake, if a failure in one system does not affect the performance of the other.

5.1.10.   For vehicles that use hydraulic fluid for brake force transmission, the master cylinder shall:

5.1.11.   All warning lamps shall be mounted in the rider's view.

5.1.12.   Vehicles that are equipped with a split service brake system shall be fitted with a red warning lamp, which shall be activated:

To permit function checking, the warning lamp shall be illuminated by the activation of the ignition switch and shall be extinguished when the check has been completed. The warning lamp shall remain on while a failure condition exists whenever the ignition switch is in the ‘on’ position.

5.1.13.   Vehicles that are equipped with an ABS system shall be fitted with a yellow warning lamp. The lamp shall be activated whenever there is a malfunction that affects the generation or transmission of signals in the vehicle's ABS system.

To permit function checking, the warning lamp shall be illuminated by the activation of the ignition switch and extinguished when the check has been completed.

The warning lamp shall remain on while a failure condition exists whenever the ignition switch is in the ‘on’ position.

5.2.   Durability

5.2.1.   Wear of the brakes shall be compensated for by means of a system of automatic or manual adjustment.

5.2.2.   The friction material thickness shall either be visible without disassembly, or where the friction material is not visible, wear shall be assessed by means of a device designed for that purpose.

5.2.3.   During all the tests in this Regulation and on their completion, there shall be no friction material detachment and no leakage of brake fluid.

5.3.   Measurement of dynamic performance

The method used to measure performance is as specified in the respective tests in Annex 3. There are three ways in which the service brake system performance may be measured:

5.4.   Brake lining materials:

Brake linings shall not contain asbestos.

6.   TESTS

The braking tests (test conditions and procedures) which vehicles submitted for approval are required to undergo, and the braking performance required, are prescribed in Annex 3 to this Regulation.

7.   MODIFICATIONS OF VEHICLE TYPE OR BRAKING SYSTEM AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

7.1.   Every modification of the vehicle type or of its braking system shall be communicated to the Administrative Department which approved the vehicle type. That department may then either:

7.2.   Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alterations, shall be communicated, by the procedure specified in paragraph 4.3, to the Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation.

7.3.   The Competent Authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a series number to each communication form drawn up for such an extension.

8.   CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

8.1.   Every vehicle (system) approved to this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements set forth in paragraph 5.

8.2.   In order to verify that the requirements of paragraph 8.1 are met, suitable controls of the production shall be carried out.

8.3.   The holder of the approval shall in particular:

8.4.   The Competent Authority which has granted type approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applicable to each production unit.

8.4.1.   In every inspection, the test books and production survey records shall be presented to the visiting inspector.

8.4.2.   The inspector may take samples at random which will be tested in the manufacturer's laboratory. The minimum number of samples may be determined according to the results of the manufacturer's own verification.

8.4.3.   When the quality level appears unsatisfactory or when it seems necessary to verify the validity of the tests carried out in application of paragraph 8.4.2, the inspector shall select samples to be sent to the technical service which has conducted the type-approval tests.

8.4.4.   The Competent Authority may carry out any test prescribed in this Regulation.

8.4.5.   The normal frequency of inspections authorised by the competent authority shall be once every two years. In the case where negative results are recorded during one of these visits, the Competent Authority shall ensure that all necessary steps are taken to re-establish the conformity of production as rapidly as possible.

9.   TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

9.1.   As from the official date of entry into force of the 03 series of amendments to this Regulation, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse an application for approval under this Regulation as amended by the 03 series of amendments. At the request of the manufacturer, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may agree to the application of these amendments before the official date of their entry into force.

9.2.   As from 24 months after the official date of entry into force mentioned in paragraph 9.1, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant approvals only if the type of vehicle corresponds to the requirements of the Regulation as amended by the 03 series of amendments.

9.3.   Approvals granted before the end of the 24-month period following the official date of entry into force shall cease to be valid 48 months after the date of entry into force mentioned in paragraph 9.1, unless the Contracting Party which granted the approval notifies the other Contracting Parties applying this Regulation that the type-approved vehicle meets the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 03 series of amendments.

9.4.   Notwithstanding the transitional provisions above, Contracting Parties whose application of this Regulation comes into force after the date of entry into force of the most recent series of amendments are not obliged to accept approvals which were granted in accordance with any of the preceding series of amendments to this Regulation.

10.   PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

10.1.   The approval granted in respect of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn if the requirements laid down in paragraph 8.1 are not complied with or if a vehicle of this type has failed to pass the checks prescribed in paragraph 8.3.

10.2.   If a Party to the Agreement which applies this Regulation withdraws an approval it has previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regulation, by means of a copy of the approval form bearing at the end, in large letters, the signed and dated annotation ‘APPROVAL WITHDRAWN’.

11.   PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of vehicle approved in accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the authority which granted the approval. Upon receiving the relevant communication, that authority shall inform thereof the other Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a copy of the approval form bearing at the end, in large letters, the signed and dated annotation ‘PRODUCTION DISCONTINUED’.

12.   NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS

The Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the United Nations Secretariat the names and addresses of the Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests and of Administrative Departments which grant approval and to which forms certifying approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval, issued in other countries, are to be sent.

(1)  As defined in the Consolidated resolution on the Construction of vehicles (R.E.3), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.2, para. 2.

(2)  The distinguishing numbers of the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement are reproduced in Annex 3 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.2/Amend.1.

ANNEX 3

TEST CONDITIONS, PROCEDURES AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.   GENERAL

1.1.   Test surfaces

1.1.1.   High friction surface:

(a)	Applicable to all dynamic brake tests excluding the ABS tests where a low-friction surface is specified;

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

(c)	The surface has a nominal peak braking coefficient (PBC) of 0,9, unless otherwise specified.

1.1.2.   Low friction surface:

(a)	Applicable to all dynamic brake tests where a low-friction surface is specified;

(b)	The test area is a clean, dry and level surface, with a gradient ≤ 1 per cent;

(c)	The surface has a PBC of ≤ 0,45.

1.1.3.   Measurement of PBC:

The PBC is measured as determined by the approval authority using either:

(a)	The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E1136 — 93 (Reapproved 2003) standard reference test tyre, in accordance with ASTM Method E1337-90 (Reapproved 2002), at a speed of 40 mph or

(b)	The method specified in the Appendix to this annex.

1.1.4.   Parking brake system tests:

The specified test slope has a clean and dry surface that does not deform under the mass of the vehicle.

1.1.5.   Test lane width:

For two-wheeled vehicles (vehicle categories L1 and L3) the test lane width is 2,5 m.

For three-wheeled vehicles (vehicle categories L2, L5 and L4) the test lane width is 2,5 m plus the vehicle width.

1.2.   Ambient temperature

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

1.3.   Wind speed

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

1.4.   Test speed tolerance

The test speed tolerance is ± 5 km/h.

In the event of the actual test speed deviating from the specified test speed, the actual stopping distance is corrected using the formula in paragraph 5.3.2 of this Regulation.

1.5.   Automatic transmission

Vehicles with automatic transmission shall complete all 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 where ‘engine disconnected’ is specified.

1.6.   Vehicle position and wheel lock:

(a)	The vehicle is positioned in the centre of the test lane for the beginning of each stop;

(b)	Stops are made without the vehicle wheels passing outside the applicable test lane and without wheel lock.

1.7.   Test sequence

Test order	Paragraph
1. Dry stop — single brake control actuated	3
2. Dry stop — all service brake controls actuated	4
3. High speed	5
4. Wet brake	6
5. Heat fade (1)	7
6. If fitted:
6.1. Parking brake system	8
6.2. ABS	9
6.3. Partial failure, for split service brake systems	10
6.4. Power-assisted braking system failure	11

2.   PREPARATION

2.1.   Engine idle speed

The engine idle speed is set to the manufacturer's specification.

2.2.   Tyre pressures

The tyres are inflated to the manufacturer's specification for the vehicle loading condition for the test.

2.3.   Control application points and direction

For a hand control lever, the input force (F) is applied on the control lever's forward surface perpendicular to the axis of the lever fulcrum and its outermost point on the plane along which the control lever rotates (see figure below).

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

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

2.4.   Brake temperature measurement

As determined by the approval authority, the brake temperature is measured on the approximate centre of the braking path of the disc or drum using:

(a)	A rubbing thermocouple that is in contact with the surface of the disc or drum; or

(b)	A thermocouple that is embedded in the friction material.

2.5.   Burnishing procedure

The vehicle brakes are burnished prior to evaluating performance. This procedure may be completed by the manufacturer:

(a)	Vehicle lightly loaded;

(b)	Engine disconnected;

    Initial speed: 50 km/h or 0,8 Vmax, whichever is lower;

    Final speed = 5 to 10 km/h;

(c)

Test speed:

(i)

(ii)

(d)	Brake application: Each service brake system control actuated separately;

(e)	Vehicle deceleration: (i) Single front brake system only:   3,0-3,5 m/s2 for vehicle categories L3 and L4;   1,5-2,0 m/s2 for vehicle categories L1 and L2; (ii) Single rear brake system only: 1,5-2,0 m/s2; (iii) CBS or split service brake system: 3,5-4,0 m/s2;

(f)	Number of decelerations: 100 per brake system;

(g)	Initial brake temperature before each brake application ≤ 100 °C;

(h)

For the first stop, accelerate the vehicle to the initial speed and then actuate the brake control under the conditions specified until the final speed is reached. Then reaccelerate to the initial speed and maintain that speed until the brake temperature falls to the specified initial value. When these conditions are met, reapply the brake as specified. Repeat this procedure for the number of specified decelerations. After burnishing, adjust the brakes in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

3.   DRY STOP TEST — SINGLE BRAKE CONTROL ACTUATED

3.1.   Vehicle condition:

(a)	The test is applicable to all vehicle categories;

(b)	Laden: For vehicles fitted with CBS and split service brake systems: the vehicle is tested in the lightly loaded condition in addition to the laden condition;

(c)	Engine disconnected.

3.2.   Test conditions and procedure:

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

(b)	Test speed: (i) Vehicle categories L1 and L2: 40 km/h or 0,9 Vmax, whichever is lower; (ii) Vehicle categories L3, L5 and L4: 60 km/h or 0,9 Vmax, whichever is lower;

(c)	Brake application: Each service brake system control actuated separately;

(d)	Brake actuation force: (i) : Hand control : ≤ 200 N; (ii) : Foot control : ≤ 350 N for vehicle categories L1, L2, L3 and L4; ≤ 500 N for vehicle category L5;

(e)	Number of stops: until the vehicle meets the performance requirements, with a maximum of 6 stops;

(f)	For each stop, accelerate the vehicle to the test speed and then actuate the brake control under the conditions specified in this paragraph.

3.3.   Performance requirements

When the brakes are tested in accordance with the test procedure set out in paragraph 3.2, the stopping distance shall be as specified in column 2 or the MFDD shall be as specified in column 3 of the following table:

Column 1	Column 2		Column 3
Vehicle Category	STOPPING DISTANCE (S) (Where V is the specified test speed in km/h and S is the required stopping distance in metres)		MFDD
Single brake system, front wheel(s) braking only:
L1	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0111 V2		≥ 3,4 m/s2
L2	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0143 V2		≥ 2,7 m/s2
L3	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0087 V2		≥ 4,4 m/s2
L5	Not applicable		Not applicable
L4	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0105 V2		≥ 3,6 m/s2
Single brake system, rear wheel(s) braking only:
L1	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0143 V2		≥ 2,7 m/s2
L2	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0143 V2		≥ 2,7 m/s2
L3	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0133 V2		≥ 2,9 m/s2
L5	Not applicable		Not applicable
L4	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0105 V2		≥ 3,6 m/s2
Vehicles with CBS or split service brake systems: for laden and lightly loaded conditions:
L1 and L2	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0087 V2		≥ 4,4 m/s2
L3	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0076 V2		≥ 5,1 m/s2
L5	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0077 V2		≥ 5,0 m/s2
L4	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0071 V2		≥ 5,4 m/s2
Vehicles with CBS — secondary service brake systems:
ALL	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0154 V2		≥ 2,5 m/s2

4.   DRY STOP TEST — ALL SERVICE BRAKE CONTROLS ACTUATED

4.1.   Vehicle condition:

(a)	The test is applicable to vehicle categories L3, L5 and L4;

(b)	Lightly loaded;

(c)	Engine disconnected.

4.2.   Test conditions and procedure:

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

(b)	Test speed: 100 km/h or 0,9 Vmax, whichever is lower;

(c)	Brake application: Simultaneous actuation of both service brake system controls, if so equipped, or of the single service brake system control in the case of a service brake system that operates on all wheels;

(d)	Brake actuation force: Hand control : ≤ 250 N; Foot control : ≤ 400 N for vehicle categories L3 and L4; ≤ 500 N for vehicle category L5;

(e)	Number of stops: until the vehicle meets the performance requirements, with a maximum of 6 stops;

(f)	For each stop, accelerate the vehicle to the test speed and then actuate the brake controls under the conditions specified in this paragraph.

4.3.   Performance requirements

When the brakes are tested in accordance with the test procedure set out in paragraph 4.2, the stopping distance (S) shall be S ≤ 0,0060 V2 (where V is the specified test speed in km/h and S is the required stopping distance in metres).

5.   HIGH SPEED TEST

5.1.   Vehicle condition:

(a)	The test is applicable to vehicle categories L3, L5 and L4;

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

(c)	Lightly loaded;

(d)	Engine connected with the transmission in the highest gear.

5.2.   Test conditions and procedure:

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

(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 service brake system controls, if so equipped, or of the single service brake system control in the case of a service brake system that operates on all wheels;

(d)	Brake actuation force: Hand control : ≤ 200 N; Foot control : ≤ 350 N for vehicle categories L3 and L4; ≤ 500 N for vehicle category L5;

(e)	Number of stops: until the vehicle meets the performance requirements, with a maximum of 6 stops;

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

5.3.   Performance requirements:

When the brakes are tested in accordance with the test procedure set out in paragraph 5.2:

(a)	The stopping distance (S) shall be ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0067 V2 (where V is the specified test speed in km/h and S is the required stopping distance in metres); or

(b)	The MFDD shall be ≥ 5,8 m/s2.

6.   WET BRAKE TEST

6.1.   General:

(a)

The test is comprised of two parts that are carried out consecutively for each brake system: (i) A baseline test based on the dry stop test — single brake control actuated (section 3 of this annex); (ii) A single wet brake stop using the same test parameters as in (i), but with the brake(s) being continuously sprayed with water while the test is conducted in order to measure the brakes' performance in wet conditions;

(b)	The test is not applicable to a parking brake system, unless it is the secondary brake;

(c)	Drum brakes or fully enclosed disc brakes are exempt from this test unless ventilation or open inspection ports are present;

(d)	This test requires the vehicle to be fitted with instrumentation that gives a continuous recording of brake control force and vehicle deceleration. The MFDD and the stopping distance measurements are not appropriate in this case.

6.2.   Vehicle condition:

(a)	The test is applicable to all vehicle categories;

(b)	Laden: For vehicles fitted with CBS and split service brake systems: the vehicle is tested in the lightly loaded condition in addition to the laden condition;

(c)	Engine disconnected;

(d)

Each brake is fitted with water spray equipment: (i) Disc brakes: Sketch of water spray equipment: Dimensions in millimetres The disc brake water spray equipment is installed as follows: (a) Water is sprayed onto each brake with a flow rate of 15 litres/hr. The water is equally distributed on each side of the rotor; (b) If the surface of the rotor has any shielding, the spray is applied 45° prior to the shield; (c) If it is not possible to locate the spray in the position shown on the sketch, or if the spray coincides with a brake ventilation hole or similar, the spray nozzle may be advanced by an additional 90° maximum from the edge of the pad, using the same radius; (ii) Drum brakes with ventilation and open inspection ports: The water spray equipment is installed as follows: (a) Water is sprayed equally onto both sides of the drum brake assembly (on the stationary back plate and on the rotating drum) with a flow rate of 15 litres/hr; (b) The spray nozzles are positioned two thirds of the distance from the outer circumference of the rotating drum to the wheel hub centre; (c) The nozzle position is > 15° from the edge of any opening in the drum back plate.

6.3.   Baseline test

6.3.1.   Test conditions and procedure:

(a)

The test in section 3 of this annex (dry stop test — single brake control actuated) is carried out for each brake system but with the brake control force that results in a vehicle deceleration of 2,5-3,0 m/s2, and the following is determined: (i) The average brake control force measured when the vehicle is travelling between 80 per cent and 10 per cent of the specified test speed; (ii) The average vehicle deceleration in the period 0,5 to 1,0 seconds after the point of actuation of the brake control; (iii) The maximum vehicle deceleration during the complete stop but excluding the final 0,5 seconds;

(b)	Conduct 3 baseline stops and average the values obtained in (i), (ii), and (iii).

6.4.   Wet brake stop

6.4.1.   Test conditions and procedure:

(a)	The vehicle is ridden at the test speed used in the baseline test set out in paragraph 6.3 with the water spray equipment operating on the brake(s) to be tested and with no application of the brake system;

(b)	After a distance of ≥ 500 m, apply the averaged brake control force determined in the baseline test for the brake system being tested;

(c)	Measure the average vehicle deceleration in the period 0,5 to 1,0 seconds after the point of actuation of the brake control;

(d)	Measure the maximum vehicle deceleration during the complete stop but excluding the final 0,5 seconds.

6.5.   Performance requirements

When the brakes are tested in accordance with the test procedure set out in paragraph 6.4.1, the wet brake deceleration performance shall be:

(a)	The value measured in paragraph 6.4.1(c) ≥ 60 per cent of the averaged deceleration values recorded in the baseline test in paragraph 6.3.1(a)(ii), i.e. in the period 0,5 to 1,0 seconds after the point of application of the brake control; and

(b)	The value measured in 6.4.1(d) ≤ 120 per cent of the averaged deceleration values recorded in the baseline test 6.3.1(a)(iii), i.e. during the complete stop but excluding the final 0,5 seconds.

7.   HEAT FADE TEST

7.1.   General:

(a)

The test comprises three parts that are carried out consecutively for each brake system: (i) A baseline test using the dry stop test — single brake control actuated (section 3 of this annex); (ii) A heating procedure which consists of a series of repeated stops in order to heat the brake(s); (iii) A hot brake stop using the dry stop test — single brake control actuated (section 3 of this annex), to measure the brake's performance after the heating procedure;

(b)	The test is applicable to vehicle categories L3, L5 and L4;

(c)	The test is not applicable to parking brake systems and secondary service brake systems;

(d)	All stops are carried out with the vehicle laden;

(e)

The heating procedure requires the vehicle to be fitted with instrumentation that gives a continuous recording of brake control force and vehicle deceleration. The MFDD and stopping distance measurements are not appropriate for the heating procedure. The baseline test and the hot brake stop require the measurement of either MFDD or the stopping distance.

7.2.   Baseline test

7.2.1.   Vehicle condition:

Engine disconnected.

7.2.2.   Test conditions and procedure:

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

(b)	Test speed: 60 km/h or 0,9 Vmax, whichever is lower;

(c)	Brake application: Each service brake system control actuated separately;

(d)	Brake actuation force: Hand control : ≤ 200 N; Foot control : ≤ 350 N for vehicle categories L3 and L4; ≤ 500 N for vehicle category L5;

(e)	Accelerate the vehicle to the test speed, actuate the brake control under the conditions specified and record the control force required to achieve the vehicle braking performance specified in the table to paragraph 3.3 of this annex.

7.3.   Heating procedure

7.3.1.   Vehicle condition:

Engine transmission:

(i)	From the specified test speed to 50 per cent specified test speed: connected, with the highest appropriate gear selected such that the engine speed remains above the manufacturer's specified idle speed;

(ii)	From 50 per cent specified test speed to standstill: disconnected.

7.3.2.   Test conditions and procedure:

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

(b)	Test speed:   Single brake system, front wheel braking only: 100 km/h or 0,7 V max, whichever is lower;   Single brake system, rear wheel braking only: 80 km/h or 0,7 V max, whichever is lower;   CBS or split service brake system: 100 km/h or 0,7 Vmax, whichever is lower;

(c)	Brake application: Each service brake system control actuated separately;

(d)

Brake actuation force: (i) For the first stop:   The constant control force that achieves a vehicle deceleration rate of 3,0-3,5 m/s2 while the vehicle is decelerating between 80 per cent and 10 per cent of the specified speed;   If the vehicle is unable to achieve the specified vehicle deceleration rate, this stop is carried out to meet the deceleration requirements in the table in paragraph 3.3 of this annex; (ii) For the remaining stops: (a) The same constant brake control force as used for the first stop; (b) Number of stops: 10; (c) Interval between stops: 1 000 m;

(e)	Carry out a stop to the conditions specified in this paragraph and then immediately use maximum acceleration to reach the specified speed and maintain that speed until the next stop is made.

7.4.   Hot brake stop

7.4.1.   Test conditions and procedure:

Perform a single stop under the conditions used in the baseline test (paragraph 7.2) for the brake system that has been heated during the procedure in accordance with paragraph 7.3. This stop is carried out within one minute of the completion of the procedure set out in paragraph 7.3 with a brake control application force less than or equal to the force used during the test set out in paragraph 7.2.

7.5.   Performance requirements

When the brakes are tested in accordance with the test procedure set out in paragraph 7.4.1:

(a)	The stopping distance: S2 ≤ 1,67 S1 – 0,67 × 0,1 V where: S1 = corrected stopping distance in metres achieved in the baseline test set out in paragraph 7.2. S2 = corrected stopping distance in metres achieved in the hot brake stop set out in paragraph 7.4.1. V = specified test speed in km/h; or

(b)	The MFDD ≥ 60 per cent of the MFDD recorded in the test set out in paragraph 7.2.

8.   PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TEST — FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PARKING BRAKES

8.1.   Vehicle condition:

(a)	The test is applicable to vehicle categories L2, L5 and L4;

(b)

Laden;

(c)	Engine disconnected.

8.2.   Test conditions and procedure:

(a)	Initial brake temperature: ≤ 100 °C;

(b)	Test surface gradient = 18 per cent;

(c)	Brake actuation force: Hand control : ≤ 400 N; Foot control : ≤ 500 N;

(d)	For the first part of the test, park the vehicle on the test surface gradient facing up the slope by applying the parking brake system under the conditions specified in this paragraph. If the vehicle remains stationary, start the measurement of the test period;

(e)	On completion of the test with vehicle facing up the gradient, repeat the same test procedure with the vehicle facing down the gradient.

8.3.   Performance requirements:

When tested in accordance with the test procedure set out in paragraph 8.2, the parking brake system shall hold the vehicle stationary for 5 minutes when the vehicle is both facing up and facing down the gradient.

9.   ABS TESTS

9.1.   General:

(a)	The tests are only applicable to the ABS fitted on vehicle categories L1 and L3;

(b)	The tests are to confirm the performance of brake systems equipped with ABS and their performance in the event of ABS electrical failure;

(c)	‘Fully cycling’ means that the anti-lock system is repeatedly modulating the brake force to prevent the directly controlled wheels from locking;

(d)	Wheel-lock is allowed as long as the stability of the vehicle is not affected to the extent that it requires the operator to release the control or causes a vehicle wheel to pass outside the test lane.

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

ABS TESTS	PARAGRAPH
(a) Stops on a high friction surface — as specified in paragraph 1.1.1.	9.3
(b) Stops on a low friction surface — as specified in paragraph 1.1.2.	9.4
(c) Wheel lock checks on high and low friction surfaces.	9.5
(d) Wheel lock check — high to low friction surface transition.	9.6
(e) Wheel lock check — low to high friction surface transition.	9.7
(f) Stops with an ABS electrical failure.	9.8

9.2.   Vehicle condition:

(a)	Lightly loaded;

(b)	Engine disconnected.

9.3.   Stops on a high friction surface:

9.3.1.   Test conditions and procedure:

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

(b)	Test speed: 60 km/h or 0,9 Vmax, which ever is lower;

(c)	Brake application: Simultaneous actuation of both service brake system controls, if so equipped, or of the single service brake control in the case of a service brake system that operates on all wheels;

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

(e)	If one wheel is not equipped with ABS, the control for the service brake on that wheel shall be actuated with a force that is lower than the force that will cause the wheel to lock;

(f)	Number of stops: until the vehicle meets the performance requirements, with a maximum of 6 stops;

(g)	For each stop, accelerate the vehicle to the test speed and then actuate the brake control under the conditions specified in this paragraph;

9.3.2.   Performance requirements

When the brakes are tested in accordance with the test procedures referred to in paragraph 9.3.1:

(a)	The stopping distance (S) shall be ≤ 0,0063 V2 (where V is the specified test speed in km/h and S is the required stopping distance in metres) or the MFDD shall be ≥ 6,17 m/s2; and

(b)	There shall be no wheel lock and the vehicle wheels shall stay within the test lane.

9.4.   Stops on a low friction surface:

9.4.1.   Test conditions and procedure:

As set out in paragraph 9.3.1, but using the low friction surface instead of the high friction one;

9.4.2.   Performance requirements

When the brakes are tested in accordance with the test procedures set out in paragraph 9.4.1:

(a)	The stopping distance (S) shall be ≤ 0,0056 V2/P (where V is the specified test speed in km/h, P is the peak braking coefficient and S is the required stopping distance in metres) or the MFDD shall be ≥ 6,87 × P, in m/s2; and

(b)	There shall be no wheel lock and the vehicle wheels shall stay within the test lane.

9.5.   Wheel lock checks on high and low friction surfaces:

9.5.1.   Test conditions and procedure:

(a)	Test surfaces: (i) High friction; and (ii) Low friction;

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

(c)	Test speed: (i) On the high friction surface: 80 km/h or 0,8 Vmax, whichever is lower; (ii) On the low friction surface: 60 km/h or 0,8 Vmax, whichever is lower;

(d)	Brake application: (i) Each service brake system control actuated separately; (ii) Where ABS is fitted to both brake systems, simultaneous actuation of both brake controls in addition to (i);

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

(f)	Brake application rate: The brake control actuation force is applied in 0,2-0,5 seconds;

(g)	Number of stops: until the vehicle meets the performance requirements, with a maximum of 3 stops;

(h)	For each stop, accelerate the vehicle to the test speed and then actuate the brake control under the conditions specified in this paragraph;

9.5.2.   Performance requirements:

When the brakes are tested in accordance with the test procedures set out in paragraph 9.5.1, there shall be no wheel lock and the vehicle wheels shall stay within the test lane.

9.6.   Wheel lock check — high to low friction surface transition:

9.6.1.   Test conditions and procedure:

(a)	Test surfaces: A high friction surface immediately followed by a low friction surface;

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

(c)	Test speed: The speed that will result in 50 km/h or 0,5 Vmax, whichever is lower, at the point where the vehicle passes from the high friction to the low friction surface;

(d)	Brake application: (i) Each service brake system control actuated separately; (ii) Where ABS is fitted to both brake systems, simultaneous actuation of both brake controls in addition to (i);

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

(f)	Number of stops: until the vehicle meets the performance requirements, with a maximum of 3 stops;

(g)	For each stop, accelerate the vehicle to the test speed and then actuate the brake control before the vehicle reaches the transition from one friction surface to the other;

9.6.2.   Performance requirements:

When the brakes are tested in accordance with the test procedures set out in paragraph 9.6.1, there shall be no wheel lock and the vehicle wheels shall stay within the test lane.

9.7.   Wheel lock check — low to high friction surface transition:

9.7.1.   Test conditions and procedure:

(a)	Test surfaces: A low friction surface immediately followed by a high friction surface with a PBC ≥ 0,8;

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

(c)	Test speed: The speed that will result in 50 km/h or 0,5 Vmax, whichever is lower, at the point where the vehicle passes from the low friction to the high friction surface;

(d)	Brake application: (i) Each service brake system control applied separately; (ii) Where ABS is fitted to both brake systems, simultaneous application of both brake controls in addition to (i);

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

(f)	Number of stops: until the vehicle meets the performance requirements, with a maximum of 3 stops;

(g)	For each stop, accelerate the vehicle to the test speed and then actuate the brake control before the vehicle reaches the transition from one friction surface to the other;

(h)	Record the vehicle's continuous deceleration;

9.7.2.   Performance requirements:

(a)	When the brakes are tested in accordance with the test procedures set out in paragraph 9.7.1, there shall be no wheel lock and the vehicle wheels shall stay within the test lane;

(b)	Within 1 second of the rear wheel passing the transition point between the low and high friction surfaces, the vehicle deceleration shall increase.

9.8.   Stops with an ABS electrical failure:

9.8.1.   Test conditions and procedure:

With the ABS electrical system disabled, carry out the test set out in section 3 of this annex, (dry stop test — single brake control actuated) applying the conditions relevant to the brake system and vehicle being tested;

9.8.2.   Performance requirements:

When the brakes are tested in accordance with the test procedure set out in paragraph 9.8.1:

(a)	The system shall comply with the failure warning requirements of paragraph 5.1.13 of this Regulation; and

(b)	The minimum requirements for stopping distance or MFDD shall be as specified in column 2 or 3, respectively, under the heading ‘Single brake system, rear wheel(s) braking only’ in the table to paragraph 3.3 of this annex.

10.   PARTIAL FAILURE TEST — FOR SPLIT SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEMS

10.1.   General information:

(a)	The test is only applicable to vehicles that are equipped with split service brake systems;

(b)	The test is to confirm the performance of the remaining subsystem in the event of a hydraulic system leakage failure.

10.2.   Vehicle condition:

(a)	The test is applicable to vehicle categories L3, L5 and L4;

(b)	Lightly loaded;

(c)	Engine disconnected.

10.3.   Test conditions and procedure:

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

(b)	Test speeds: 50 km/h and 100 km/h or 0,8 Vmax, whichever is lower;

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

(d)	Number of stops: until the vehicle meets the performance requirements, with a maximum of 6 stops for each test speed;

(e)	Alter the service brake system to induce a complete loss of braking in any one subsystem. Then, for each stop, accelerate the vehicle to the test speed and then actuate the brake control under the conditions specified in this paragraph;

(f)	Repeat the test for each subsystem.

10.4.   Performance requirements:

When the brakes are tested in accordance with the test procedure set out in paragraph 10.3:

(a)	the system shall comply with the failure warning requirements set out in paragraph 5.1.11 of this Regulation; and

(b)	the stopping distance (S) shall be ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0117 V2 (where V is the specified test speed in km/h and S is the required stopping distance in metres) or the MFDD shall be ≥ 3,3 m/s2.

11.   POWER-ASSISTED BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE TEST

11.1.   General information:

(a)	The test is not conducted when the vehicle is equipped with another separate service brake system;

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

11.2.   Test conditions and procedure:

Carry out the test set out in section 3 of this annex (dry stop test — single brake control actuated) for each service brake system with the power assistance disabled.

11.3.   Performance requirements

When the brakes are tested in accordance with the test procedure set out in paragraph 11.2, the stopping distance shall be as specified in column 2 or the MFDD shall be as specified in column 3 of the following table:

Column 1	Column 2		Column 3
Vehicle Category	STOPPING DISTANCE(S) (Where V is the specified test speed in km/h and S is the required stopping distance in metres)		MFDD
Single brake system
L1	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0143 V2		≥ 2,7 m/s2
L2	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0143 V2		≥ 2,7 m/s2
L3	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0133 V2		≥ 2,9 m/s2
L4	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0105 V2		≥ 3,6 m/s2
Vehicles with CBS or SSBS
ALL	S ≤ 0,1 V + 0,0154 V2		≥ 2,5 m/s2

Note that if the power assistance may be activated by more than one control, the above performance shall be achieved when each control is actuated separately.

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(1)  Heat fade is always the last test to be carried out.

APPENDIX

ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PEAK BRAKING COEFFICIENT (PBC)

(see paragraph 1.1.3 to this annex)

1.1.   General:

(a)	The test is to establish a PBC for the vehicle type when being braked on the test surfaces described in Annex 3, paragraphs 1.1.1 and 1.1.2.

(b)	The test comprises a number of stops with varying brake control forces. Both wheels shall be braked simultaneously up to the point reached before wheel lock, in order to achieve the maximum vehicle deceleration rate on the given test surface.

(c)	The maximum vehicle deceleration rate is the highest value recorded during all the test stops.

(d)

The Peak Braking Coefficient (PBC) is calculated from the test stop that generates the maximum vehicle deceleration rate, as follows: where: t = time taken for the vehicle speed to reduce from 40 km/h to 20 km/h in seconds. Note: For vehicles unable to achieve a test speed of 50 km/h, PBC shall be measured as follows: where: t = time taken, in seconds, for the speed of the vehicle to reduce from 0,8 Vmax to (0,8 Vmax – 20), where Vmax is measured in km/h.

(e)	The value of PBC shall be rounded to three decimal places.

1.2.   Vehicle condition:

(a)	The test is applicable to vehicle categories L1 and L3.

(b)	The anti-lock system shall be either disconnected or inoperative, between 40 km/h and 20 km/h.

(c)	Lightly loaded.

(d)	Engine disconnected.

1.3.   Test conditions and procedure:

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

(b)	Test speed: 60 km/h or 0,9 Vmax, whichever is lower.

(c)

Brake application:   Simultaneous actuation of both service brake system controls, if so equipped, or of the single service brake system control in the case of a service brake system that operates on all wheels.   For vehicles equipped with a single service brake system control, it may be necessary to modify the brake system if one of the wheels is not approaching maximum deceleration.

(d)	Brake actuation force:   The control force that achieves the maximum vehicle deceleration rate as defined in paragraph 1.1(c).   The application of the control force must be constant during braking.

(e)	Number of stops: until the vehicle meets its maximum deceleration rate.

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