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this is true-there is people where i work been doing job for 40 years-and in that time they have successfully learnt nought-they are as brainless now as day they must have started-quite an achievement when u think about it lmao
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[QUOTE=NotoriousREV]When is there ever a 20mph difference between wheel speeds on the road (unless you're locked up under braking?)
Most modern rolling road brake testers work at 5-8mph, with the machine at my work operating at 3-5mph (just a "cheap and nasty" MOT set-up that cost approx 100K for the equipment).
Most modern rolling road brake testers work at 5-8mph, with the machine at my work operating at 3-5mph (just a "cheap and nasty" MOT set-up that cost approx 100K for the equipment).
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So? its not really conclusive then?
The idea that if damage is done then get the garage to rectify it is, in my opinion, a mad statement ....................... I would MUCH rather they just do not damage it in the first place!
I think I will err on the side of caution and tell whoever NOT to use a rolling road and I will keep an eye on them too!
Pete
The idea that if damage is done then get the garage to rectify it is, in my opinion, a mad statement ....................... I would MUCH rather they just do not damage it in the first place!
I think I will err on the side of caution and tell whoever NOT to use a rolling road and I will keep an eye on them too!
Pete
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like it was mentioned in a previous post about locking the wheels, hard i know due to abs but if you lock the wheels you must of knackered your centre diff......true or false?
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I was told by an MOT tester today that it is safe to use the rollers as the Impreeza is not a true permanent 4WD, as at low speed the coupling can disengauge. I am not a techie or experienced enough to pass judgement but find it strange that a 4WD car can be tested as a 2WD, surly goes against the whole design of the car.
If a car was tested on the rollers and a diff fault emerged, up to what time period would u be able to go back to the MOT station? 2 days, 2 weeks?
If a car was tested on the rollers and a diff fault emerged, up to what time period would u be able to go back to the MOT station? 2 days, 2 weeks?
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One tester asked me to remove the fuse to disengage the AWD - WTF???
My current tester has a Scoob of his own so I'm more than happy to let him road test mine.
My current tester has a Scoob of his own so I'm more than happy to let him road test mine.
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TBH the tapley meter method of testing for brake efficiency is very poor,so i can see why testers quickly spin the wheels up in the brake rollers. (mark ex authorised examiner).
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Originally Posted by Mungo
One tester asked me to remove the fuse to disengage the AWD - WTF???
My current tester has a Scoob of his own so I'm more than happy to let him road test mine.
My current tester has a Scoob of his own so I'm more than happy to let him road test mine.
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Originally Posted by craigdmcd
Most modern rolling road brake testers work at 5-8mph, with the machine at my work operating at 3-5mph (just a "cheap and nasty" MOT set-up that cost approx 100K for the equipment).
I'm sure it does work satisfactorily most of the time, but it adds stress to the drivetrain that it wouldn't see on the road and it's easy to be unconcerened when it's not your car being worked on and the results may not manifest thmselves for a few thousand miles.
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