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<blockquote data-quote="Andrew" data-source="post: 7208388" data-attributes="member: 93"><p>This is why we need to do something. If everyone sticks there heads in the sand they or DVSA could quite easily dream up something disproportionate. If we as an industry agreed something then they would more than likely adopt that, a scheme better suited for us.</p><p></p><p>The BAGMA scheme is very good, but does not incorporate a brake drum removal. This is not normally done on HGVs, however it is very important on ag trailers. As a lot of ag trailers are on commercial axles with oil brakes, the drums rarely get up to temperature, so the shoes get glazed over. Recommendation is to take drums off and inspect the while of the pad and even wire brush slightly to remove glazing.</p><p></p><p>The other scheme is very good and incorporates drum removal, but fails to include an actual brake test to ensure they meet requirements and that work had been done correctly.</p><p></p><p>Both schemes also incorporates a price cap I believe, however the BAGMA one the dealers make less money out of, hence they don’t push it very hard.</p><p></p><p>Come up with a scheme that addresses all the shortcomings. Get everyone backing it, monitor the uptake. Then go to DVSA and say we have this test. X% of farmers are using it. Can those that do run at higher speeds or weights. Even the DVSA have hinted this would happen.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andrew, post: 7208388, member: 93"] This is why we need to do something. If everyone sticks there heads in the sand they or DVSA could quite easily dream up something disproportionate. If we as an industry agreed something then they would more than likely adopt that, a scheme better suited for us. The BAGMA scheme is very good, but does not incorporate a brake drum removal. This is not normally done on HGVs, however it is very important on ag trailers. As a lot of ag trailers are on commercial axles with oil brakes, the drums rarely get up to temperature, so the shoes get glazed over. Recommendation is to take drums off and inspect the while of the pad and even wire brush slightly to remove glazing. The other scheme is very good and incorporates drum removal, but fails to include an actual brake test to ensure they meet requirements and that work had been done correctly. Both schemes also incorporates a price cap I believe, however the BAGMA one the dealers make less money out of, hence they don’t push it very hard. Come up with a scheme that addresses all the shortcomings. Get everyone backing it, monitor the uptake. Then go to DVSA and say we have this test. X% of farmers are using it. Can those that do run at higher speeds or weights. Even the DVSA have hinted this would happen. [/QUOTE]
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