67 Pa. Code § 175.144 - Braking systems
(a)
Condition of braking systems. Braking systems and components
shall be in safe operating condition as described in §
175.160 (relating to inspection
procedure).
(b)
Service
brakes. A motorcycle shall be equipped with a service brake system.
See
75 Pa.C.S. §
4502
(relating to general requirements for braking systems).
(1) The service brakes shall act on all
wheels upon application and shall be capable of stopping the vehicle in not
more than the maximum stopping distance prescribed in Table I (relating to
brake performance).
(2) The service
brake system shall act upon all wheels according to the vehicle manufacturer's
specifications, except on a vehicle being towed in driveaway-towaway operation
or side cars not originally equipped.
(3) The brake lining and brake fluids shall
be of type approved by vehicle manufacturer or shall meet the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards (J998, January 1980)-Appendix A (relating
to minimum requirements for motor vehicle brake linings-SAE J998).
(4) The service brake system shall be of a
design that rupture or failure of either the front or rear brake system will
not result in the complete loss of braking function. Braking function may be
obtained by hydraulic or other means through a normal brake mechanism. In the
event of a rupture or failure of actuating force component, the unaffected
brakes shall be capable of applying adequate braking force to
vehicle.
(5) Metal from the shoe or
caliper may not contact brake drums or rotors.
(6) Brake lines shall be approved for use as
brake lines.
Notes
The provisions of this 175.144 amended under 75 Pa.C.S. 4103, 4301, 4501, 4521 and 6103.
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