PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF AIR BRAKE REGULATIONS IN EUROPE

European Economic Community (EEC) brake regulations are reflective of many different national inputs over a number of years and cover all types of vehicles. Since British and German manufacturing techniques were quite different in philosophy, there have been some interesting contrasts in the valves and system principles employed to meet the uniform requirements. These are described in the following areas: dual braking systems; system protection in case of failure; upright and inverse control systems; trailer controls; hand control valves; spring brakes and lock actuators; brake distribution and compatibility; and trailer systems. Interpretation of the EEC Directives and establishment of uniform test methods have given rise to several problems. Consequently, a period of stability is sought before further changes are introduced.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the SAE Congress and Exposition, Detroit, 27 February-3 March 1978.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Burridge, G
• Publication Date: 1978

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 16 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air brakes; Brakes; Regulations; Trailers
• Old TRIS Terms: Dual braking systems
• Subject Areas: Law; Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00395631
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 780194, HS-025 340U
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jun 30 1985 12:00AM