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I did not think they could test the handbrake on the mot or even any of the brakes which in itself sounds crazy.My tester puts some gadget in the motor and takes it for a short drive and stamps on the brakes and am certain he does not test the handbrake,just as well as it is crap and I never use it.

This is because the normal test rig in the garage is set to test 2 wheels at a time - which can't be done with permanent 4x4.

What he (hopefully they) are using is a decelerometer. This is effectively a pendulum attached to an indicator needle that shows the braking efficiency - but only all 4 wheels at once.

It is perfectly possible to test the handbrake using this - remembering that a handbrake is only required to be 16% efficient

I fondly remember the original RR with its transmission brake - apply that on the move and then scrape yourself off the windscreen

^^ Now your talking....... a proper hand brake that really worked

My car has been on both 2 and 4 post lifts, and a scissor lift too, my only observation is if your doing anything that involves removing wheels a 2 post is the only safe option..... ffrr's and jacking beams don't see eye to eye as the chap who did my MOT found out..... new pants please  Yesterday I couldn't spell Engineer... Today I are one!
Inventor of the 'Guide-o-Matic automatic wheel alignment tool'
Former long term L322 owner, Up/Down graded to a Classic Tractor!

berkshirelad wrote:

I fondly remember the original RR with its transmission brake - apply that on the move and then scrape yourself off the windscreen