N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 3244.04

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section Saf-C 3244.04 - Brakes and Parking Brake

(a) A street rod shall be rejected if:

(1) If it does not meet the requirements set forth in Saf-C 3212.02(a) (1), (2), (6), and (7)-(22);

(2) Brake pedal reserve shows that less than 1/5 of the total service brake pedal travel remains when the pedal is depressed and held, or if the pedal height cannot be maintained for 10 seconds with moderate foot force;

(3) The parking brake:

a. Does not hold the street rod with engine slightly accelerated in low gear; or

b. The pedal or lever reaches its limit before the brakes are set;

(4) Fluid is leaking from the master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders or, parts are missing, improperly retained or not in good working condition;

(5) Hydraulic hoses, tubing or connections are leaking, chaffed, restricted, crimped, cracked, broken, corroded, flattened or insecurely fastened;

(6) Any mechanical linkage parts are missing, broken or badly worn;

(7) There is high friction in the brake pedal and linkage or in the brake components; or

(8) On vacuum booster power brakes:

a. Any hose or tube is leaking, collapsed, broken, badly chafed or improperly supported;

b. Any clamp is loose, missing or broken; or

c. The service brake pedal does not move slightly when the engine is started.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 3244.04

(See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07

Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 06, Filed February 11, 2016, Proposed by #11016, Effective 1/6/2016, Expires 1/6/2026.