#42026X0502UN Regulation No 13-H - Braking Approval for Passenger Cars
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This regulation sets out the requirements for approving the braking systems of passenger cars to ensure safety and performance standards. It applies to vehicles in specific categories, excluding those with low speeds and certain adaptations. Manufacturers need to meet defined specifications and testing procedures to obtain approval.
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Key Changes
- Sets braking system approval standards for passenger cars
- Excludes vehicles with speeds under 25 km/h or specific adaptations
- Requires manufacturers to follow detailed approval and testing protocols
Obligations
What this law requires
Manufacturers must obtain approval for braking systems of passenger cars in categories M1 and N1 before market placement
Manufacturers must submit application for approval including vehicle type data as specified in Annex 1, Communication Appendix
Braking systems must meet defined specifications for progressive and graduated braking as outlined in section 5 and tested according to procedures in Annex 3
Manufacturers must conduct braking tests on inertia dynamometers for brake linings as specified in Annex 7
Manufacturers must test anti-lock systems according to procedures in Annex 6, including wheel-lock sequence tests and performance on differing adhesion surfaces