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IS 11852 (Part 8) : 2001
IS 11852 (Part 8) : 2001
IS 11852 (Part 8) : 2001
Indian Standard
AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES — BRAKES AND
BRAKING SYSTEMS
PART 8 TEST PROCEDURES
( First Revision )
(Incorporating Amendment No. 1)
ICS 43.040.40
© BIS 2004
Price Group 7
Automotive Braking Systems Sectional Committee, TED 4
FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Part 8) (First Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards,
after the draft finalized by the Automotive Braking Systems Sectional Committee had been
approved by the Transport Engineering Division Council.
This Indian Standard on brakes and braking systems which was earlier issued in eight parts, has
now been revised and issued in nine parts which are as under:
Part 1 Terminology
Part 2 General functions and features
Part 3 Performance requirements and evaluation
Part 4 Compressed air and air assisted brakes — Special requirements
Part 5 Compressed air and air assisted brakes — Pressure test connections
Part 6 Vacuum braking systems — Special requirements
Part 7 Inertia dynamometer test method for brake linings
Part 8 Test procedures
Part 9 Requirements for vehicles equipped with Anti-lock braking devices
IS 11852 (Part 7) : 1995 ‘Automotive Vehicles — Recommendations for brakes and braking
systems: Part 7 Model test report’ has been withdrawn in this revision and has been replaced with
a part covering ‘Inertia dynamometer test methods for brake linings’. Part 9 covering the
requirements for vehicles equipped with anti-lock braking devices has been added.
The composition of the committee responsible for formulating this standard is given in Annex C.
This edition 2.1 incorporates Amendment No. 1 (November 2003). Side bar indicates modification
of the text as the result of incorporation of the amendment.
IS 11852 (Part 8) : 2001
Indian Standard
AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES — BRAKES AND
BRAKING SYSTEMS
PART 8 TEST PROCEDURES
( First Revision )
1 SCOPE 4 MODIFICATIONS/CHANGES
This standard (Part 8) provides the procedures 4.1 Every functional modification pertaining to
for testing and establishing compliance to technical specifications of brake system of
braking systems. vehicle declared in accordance with 3.1 shall be
2 REFERENCES intimated to the testing agency.
2.1 The following standards contain provisions 4.1.1 Testing agency may then consider:
which through reference in this text, constitute a) Vehicle with modifications complies with
provision of this standard. At the time of specified performance requirements, or
publication, the editions indicated were valid. b) Any testing is required to establish
All standards are subject to revision, and compliance.
parties to agreements based on this standard
are encouraged to investigate the possibility of 4.2 For considering whether testing is required
applying the most recent editions of the or not, guidelines in Annex B shall be followed.
standards indicated below: 4.3 In case of 4.1.1(b) tests for those
IS No. Title parameters which are affected by the
11852 Automotive vehicles — Brakes modifications only need to be carried out.
and braking systems: 4.4 In the event of 4.1.1(a) or in case of 4.1.1(b),
(Part 2) : 2001 General functions and features after successful compliance to performance
( first revision ) requirements, the test report shall be validated
(Part 3) : 2001 Performance requirements and for the modified specification.
evaluation ( first revision )
(Part 4) : 2001 Compressed air and air assisted 5 CLASSIFICATION OF VEHICLES
brakes — Special requirements
( first revision ) 5.1 For the purpose of this standard, the
(Part 5) : 2001 Compressed air and air assisted definitions given in IS 11852 (Part 2) shall be
brakes — Pressure test referred.
connections 5.2 Applicability of the Tests
(Part 9) : 2001 Requirements for vehicles
equipped with anti-lock braking Depending on the type of braking systems,
devices following tests are to be considered.
14599 : 1999 Automotive vehicles — 5.2.1 Hydraulic Brake System
Performance requirements
(measurement of power, SFC, STATIC TEST
opacity) of positive and a) Line Pressure in the front and rear to be
compression ignition engines — measured against the pedal force in steps
Method of test of 10 kgs up to 70 kgs.
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF b) Reaction time.
VEHICLE
DYNAMIC TEST
3.1 Technical specifications of vehicle as
relevant to brake system shall be declared by a) P Test with engine disconnected — See
vehicle manufacturer and shall contain at least 3.2.2.1 of IS 11852 (Part 3).
the details given in Annex A. b) P Test with engine connected — See
3.2 If this information has been declared for 3.2.2.2 of IS 11852 (Part 3).
type approval of the vehicle it is not necessary c) Secondary brake test — See 4.1.2 of
to submit the information again. IS 11852 (Part 3).
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6.3.1 At least two energy reserves with particularly in the region where the test is to be
independent transmission are available. conducted. If the test surface is of tar, it shall
6.3.2 Energy reserves are fitted with not be traffic smooth and surface shall not have
independent warning device in addition to the become soft due to heat. Longitudinal and
pressure gauge. lateral slopes of the track shall not exceed 1
percent and 3 percent respectively. The track
6.3.3 If service and secondary brakes have shall have sufficient length and width for
common control, check for gradual parking achieving the test speed and carrying out the
brake control. test safely.
6.4 In case of trailers following conditions shall 8.2 If the tests are carried out at the test track
be met. of the vehicle manufacturer, the conditions
6.4.1 Pneumatic link with the trailer shall be specified for the test track are deemed to be
with minimum two lines. However, in all cases, complied with if the manufacturer issues a
all the requirements of this standard shall be certificate to that effect.
satisfied by the use of only two lines. 8.3 For parking brake test, gradient of the
track shall be constant within ± 0.5 percent.
6.4.2 Shut off devices which are not
automatically actuated are not permitted. 9 VEHICLE PREPARATION
6.4.3 In the case of articulated vehicles 9.1 Before testing the vehicle, ensure that the
combinations, the flexible hoses shall be a part vehicle is run in as per manufacturers
of the towing vehicle. In all other cases, the recommendation and that the brakes are
flexible hoses shall be a part of the trailer. properly bedded in for brake liner/pad contact.
7 INSTRUMENTATION 9.2 Tyres which have covered at least 500 km
and not more than maximum 10 percent of
7.1 Accuracies and least count of the their expected life shall be fitted on the vehicle.
instruments shall be as below or better: At the start of the test, tyres shall be cold and
Sl Parameter Accuracy Least
No. Count
i) Time ± 0.01 sec 0.01 sec
ii) Pneumatic line pressure ± 0.2 bar 0.1 bar
Hydraulic line pressure ± 2 bar 1 bar
iii) Control force ± 2 kg 1 kg
iv) Speed ± 1% of the measured value 0.1 km/h
v) Distance ± 0.2% of the measured value 0.1 m
vi) Deceleration ± 0.01% of the measured value 0.01 m/s2
vii) Temperature ± 2°C 1°C
viii) Wind velocity ± 0.5% of the measured value 0.5 m/s
ix) Towing load
a) up to 1.5 t 10 kg 10 kg
b) above 1.5 t 20 kg 20 kg
x) Weigh bridge
a) up to 1.0 t 10 kg
b) above 1.0 t to 12.0 t 50 Kg 10 kg
c) Above 12.0 t 100 Kg
NOTE — It is recommended to use only pressure transducers.
7.2 Ensure that the instruments/equipments shall be inflated to the pressure specified by
are calibrated as per the manufacturer’s vehicle manufacturer for respective load
recommendation. condition of the vehicle.
7.3 Any other instruments can be used after
confirmation of satisfactory performance. 9.3 Weight of the testing personnel and
instrumentations shall be considered as 180 kg
8 TEST TRACK actual weight during testing shall not exceed
8.1 The road surface shall be dry with a specified laden or unladen weight by more than
coefficient of adhesion not less than 0.8, ± 15 percent of described weight.
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9.4 The distribution of weight among axles to be carried out, sequence of tests shall be P
shall be as specified by the vehicle test, F and H test. There is no preferred
manufacturer. If sum of recommended sequence among the various P tests.
maximum axle weights exceeds the gross
vehicle weight, the actual weight on the axle 11 REQUIREMENTS DURING TESTING
shall be in the same proportion of the ratios of 11.1 The initial speed at the instant of the
the gross vehicle weight to the sum of the actuation of brake control shall be within ±5
maximum recommended axle weights. Actual percent of the specified speed.
load condition shall be recorded in the report.
11.2 Brake shall not be applied prior to the test
9.5 Weight of the testing personnel and within 800 m immediately before the point at
instrumentation shall be considered as part of which test commences.
the vehicle load and shall be 180 kg in the case 11.3 During the test, force applied to brake
of unladen test. controls, shall not exceed maximum values laid
9.6 In the case of tractive units for semi-trailers down in IS 11852 (Part 3). Values for force
the required laden condition shall be achieved measured at speeds below 5 km/h shall not be
by loading the tractive unit and not by using a considered.
semi-trailer. 11.4 The test shall be conducted with wind
speed less than 5 m/s in any direction. The
9.7 Where the vehicle is not having standard ambient temperature shall be between 15 to
production body or is having more than one 45°C.
version of standard production body, the
following cab/body allowance shall apply: 11.5 The test shall be valid if vehicle does not
go out of the lane width one and half times the
Allowance in Weight width of the vehicle. Wheel locking towards the
end of deceleration in last three meter shall be
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ANNEX A
( Clause 3.1 )
A-3 ENGINE
A-3.1 Type :
A-3.2 Manufacturer’s Name :
A-3.3 Working Principle (4/2 Stroke) :
A-3.4 Model Name (If any) :
A-3.5 Type of Fuel Used :
A-3.6 Swept Volume, cc :
A-3.7 Compression Ratio (Specify Tolerance) :
A-3.8 Engine Performance :
A-3.9 Maximum Net Power of the Engine (kW) (Specify Tolerance) :
A-3.10 Engine RPM at Maxinum Power (Specify Tolerance) :
NOTE — In case of diesel engines, the maximum power and maximum torque shall be specified as per conditions given
in IS 14599.
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A-5 WEIGHTS
A-5.1 Vehicle Kerb Weight, kg :
A-5.1.1 Front Axle, kg :
A-5.1.2 Rear Axle, kg :
A-5.1.3 Total, kg :
A-5.2 Gross Vehicle Weight, kg :
A-5.2.1 Maximum Permissible Weight :
A-5.2.2 Front Axle :
A-5.2.3 Rear Axle :
A-5.3 Reference mass, kg :
A-5.4 Seating Capacity :
A-5.4.1 Maximum ( Including Driver ) :
A-5.4.2 Crew ( Including Driver ) :
NOTE — In case of incompletely built vehicles, this shall be manufacturer’s recommendations for completely built
vehicles.
A-6 TYRES
A-6.1 No. and Arrangement of Wheels :
A-6.1.1 Front :
A-6.1.2 Rear :
A-6.1.3 Other :
A-6.2 Tyre Type (Radial/Cross Ply), Size/Ply Rating :
A-6.2.1 Front :
A-6.2.2 Rear :
A-6.2.3 Other :
A-6.3 Rolling Radius, mm :
A-6.3.1 Static :
A-6.3.2 Dynamic ( If data is available ) :
A-6.4 Inflation Pressure (Laden) :
A-6.4.1 Front :
A-6.4.2 Rear :
A-6.4.3 Other :
A-6.5 Inflation Pressure (Unladen) :
A-6.5.1 Front :
A-6.5.2 Rear :
A-6.5.3 Other :
A-7 TRANSMISSION
A-7.1 Type (Manual/Automatic/Semi-Auto) :
NOTE — If Automatic, give all pertinent data.
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A-9.5.1 Front :
A-9.5.2 Rear :
A-9.6 Body Overhang, mm :
A-9.6.1 Front end :
A-9.6.2 Rear end :
A-9.7 Frame overhang (in case of vehicle without complete body), mm :
A-9.7.1 Front end :
A-9.7.2 Rear end :
A-10 SERVICE BRAKE
A-10.1 Name of Producer :
A-10.2 Type (Mechanical/Hydraulic/Air/Air assisted/Others) :
A-10.3 Location and No. of Braking Wheels :
A-10.4 Schematic Layout indicating
a) Method of split of brake system :
b) Location of valves, reservoirs, etc :
A-11 LINING OR PAD
A-11.1 Area (cm2) Total Per Braked Wheel, :
A-11.1.1 Front Wheel :
A-11.1.2 Rear Wheel :
A-11.1.3 Others :
A-11.2 Make and Material Designation :
A-11.2.1 Front Wheel :
A-11.2.2 Rear Wheel :
A-11.2.3 Others :
A-12 BRAKE DRUM OR DISC
A-12.1 Effective dia, mm :
A-12.1.1 Front Wheel :
A-12.1.2 Rear Wheel :
A-12.1.3 Others :
A-12.2 Material (If The Braking Surface is Not Ferrous)
A-12.2.1 Front Wheel :
A-12.2.2 Rear Wheel :
A-12.2.3 Others :
A-13 MASTER CYLINDER OR BRAKE
A-13.1 Name of Producer
A-13.2 Type
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A-19.4 Lining/Pad :
A-19.4.1 Name of Producer :
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A-19.4.2 Area, cm :
A-19.4.3 Material :
A-19.4.4 Dia of Brake Drum/Disc, mm :
A-19.4.5 Control( Hand/Foot operated ) :
A-20 SECONDARY BRAKE
A-20.1 Type :
A-20.2 Description :
A-21 ADDITIONAL RETARDING DEVICES
A-21.1 Type :
A-21.2 Description :
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A-21.3 Deceleration at 30 m/s :
(For M3 and N3 Only) :
A-22 BRAKE FLUID
A-22.1 Name of Producer :
A-22.2 Trade Name :
A-22.3 Specification /Grade as per IS :
A-22.4 Brake Fluid Level Indicator :
(Yes/No) :
A-23 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
A-23.1 Type (Manual/Auto) :
A-23.2 Lever Length :
A-24 PROVISION OF LINER WEAR INDICATOR
A-24.1 Type (Window/Acoustic/Optical) :
A-25 PNEUMATIC BRAKE ACTUATOR
A-25.1 Type (As per IS) :
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A-27.2 Identification :
A-27.3 Characteristics :
LADEN CONDITION
UNLADEN CONDITION
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ANNEX B
( Clause 4.2 )
Suspension changes affecting the axle load Same as above for unladen weight.
distribution or control of load sensing valves
Maximum speed All type ‘P’ test, if the test speed is affected in
excess of 6 percent.
All ‘F’ tests if the maximum speed has increased in
excess of 6 percent.
Engine, gear box, overall transmission If the contribution of the engine braking (such as
engine type changes from compression ignition to
spark ignition; decrease in number of cylinders) is
reduced, ‘F’ test to be conducted. Also changes in
the transmission ratio in the test gear which
decreases engine rpm in excess of 8 percent ‘F’ test
to be conducted.
Changes in the brake transmission All tests which are affected. For alternative make
components affecting the performance of valves, etc, only static tests need to be done.
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B-1.1 The stopping distance or the mean fully Mext = Mass (kg) for which extension is
developed deceleration shall be corrected to the sought,
condition of new specified mass by following
formulae: dta = Mean fully developed deceleration
Sext = {( Sta – 0.1 Vs ) × ( Mext/Mta)} + 0.1 Vs (m/s2) reported in the earlier type
approval test, and
dext = dta × Mta/Mext
where dext = Mean fully developed deceleration
(m/s2) calculated for the new G.V.W
Sta = Stopping distance reported in the for which extension is sought.
earlier type approval test,
Sext = Stopping distance calculated for the Vs = Specified test speed.
new G.V.W for which extension is
sought, B-1.2 Changes other than those listed above,
Mta = Mass (kg) specified mass (kg) for the are considered to be having no adverse effect on
earlier type approval test. the brake performance.
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ANNEX C
( Foreword )
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Chairman Representing
Members
SHRI N. KURUPPAIAH
( Alternates to Shri R. C. Sethi)
SHRI K. SENTHIL KUMAR
SHRI VIJAY KUMAR Allied Nippon Ltd, New Delhi
SHRI RAJESH GOYAL ( Alternate )
SHRI R. R. G. MENON Ashok Leyland Ltd, Chennai
SHRI B. GHOSH Automotive Research Association of India, Pune
SHRI M. S. OGALE ( Alternate )
SHRI T. M. BALARAMAN Bajaj Auto Ltd, Pune
SHRI C. Y. DESHPANDE ( Alternate )
SHRI V. S. VENKATESAN Brakes India Ltd, Chennai
SHRI K. N. BALAJI ( Alternate )
SHRI H. CHANDIRAMANI Bajaj Tempo Ltd, Pune
SHRI R. M. KANITKAR ( Alternate )
SHRI D. G. SHIRKE Central Institute of Road Transport, Pune
SHRI V. R. JALGAONKAR ( Alternate )
SHRI D. K. SHUKLA Controllorate of Quality Assurance (Vehicles), Jabalpur
SHRI D. CHATTERJEE ( Alternate )
SHRI DINESH TYAGI Daewoo Motors India Ltd, Dadri
SHRI D. DOGRA ( Alternate )
SHRI S. VENKATATESH Eicher Motors Ltd, Pithampur
SHRI S. JAYA KUMAR ( Alternate )
SHRI S. RAMASWAMY Hindustan Composites Ltd, Mumbai
DR V. G. NAIK ( Alternate )
SHRI HARJIT SINGH HMT Ltd (Tractor Divn), Pinjore
SHRI R. K. JAIN ( Alternate )
SHRI J. S. KHADILKAR Kalyani Brakes Ltd, Pune
SHRI VINOD R. KULKARNI ( Alternate )
SHRI V. R. MARATHE Kinetic Engineering Ltd, Pune
SHRI P. V. BHANDRE ( Alternate )
SHRI R. SIVA KUMAR Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, Nashik
SHRI I. V. RAO Maruti Udyog Ltd, Gurgaon
SHRI DEEPAK SAWKAR ( Alternate )
SHRI V. C. MATHUR Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Department
of Heavy Industry, New Delhi
SHRI B. N. DAS ( Alternate )
SHRI K. V. RAMI REDDY Ministry of Surface Transport, New Delhi
SHRI M. K. MISHRA Ordinance Factory Board, Calcutta
SHRI R. G. KAREMORE ( Alternate )
( Continued on page 15 )
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Members Representing
Member-Secretary
SHRI A. K. NAGPAL
Director (TED), BIS
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