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T.3.1.2
The braking system must :
a: Act on all four wheels
b. Be operated by a single control
c. Be capable of locking all four wheels
T.3.1.3
The braking system must have two independent hydraulic circuits
T.3.1.4
Each hydraulic circuit must have its own fluid reserve using separate reservoirs
T.3.1.8
The braking systems must be protected with scatter shields from failure of the drive train or from minor collisions.
T.3.1.9
In side view any portion of the brake system that is mounted on the sprung part of the vehicle must not project below the lower surface of the chassis.
T.3.1.12
The brake pedal and associated system components design must withstand a minimum force of 2000 N without any failure of the brake system, pedal box, chassis mounting, or pedal adjustment*
T.3.1.13
failure of non-loadbearing components in the braking system or pedal box must not interfere with brake pedal operation or brake system function
T.3.1.14
a. first 90% of the brake pedal travel may be used to regenerate brake energy without actuating the hydraulic brake system and the remaining brake pedal travel must directly actuate the hydraulic brake system.
b. The remaining brake pedal travel must directly actuate the hydraulic brake system. Brake energy regeneration may remain active.
T.3.2.1
The vehicle must have a Brake Over Travel Switch (BOTS).
T.3.3.1
The vehicle must have a Brake Light that is clearly visible from the rear in very bright sunlight.
T.3.3.2
The Brake Light must be:
a. Red in color on a Black background
b. Rectangular, triangular or near round shape with a minimum shining surface of 15 cm2
c. Mounted between the wheel centerline and driver’s shoulder level vertically and approximately on vehicle centerline laterally.
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