⛔ Safer Stopping: Installing commercial brake testers with CCS Garage Equipment

Reliable, accurate and hardwearing, commercial roller brake testers and simulated load brake testers installed by CCS Garage Equipment support the safe and efficient testing of commercial and heavy vehicles in line with DVSA standards. 

From commercial vehicle dealers and leasing specialists, to in-house vehicle workshop facilities for well-known retailers, waste management companies, local authorities and emergency services, CCS partners with our clients to recommend and install commercial brake testers that keep essential vehicles safely on the road.

Following the DVSA's regulation change, mandatory laden brake tests must now be undertaken by commercial vehicle operators more regularly. At least four laden roller brake tests must be completed annually, with vehicles loaded to at least 65% of their design axle weight. In-house ATF lanes and vehicle testing facility operators are now reviewing their brake tester technology to ensure these updated standards can be met, with many exploring simulated load brake testers as an equipment upgrade for their commercial vehicle workshops. 

Read more about the DVSA's meaningful brake test regulations & simulated load brake testers

Commercial brake testers & simulated load brake tester models installed by CCS offer features including: 

• Test-lane compatible roller brake testers that are hardwearing, managing frequent vehicle throughput
• Simulated load brake testers add required weight to vehicle axles to create necessary testing conditions without the need to load the vehicle 
• Further simulated weight can be added up to the vehicle's maximum permissible weight through chains or straps tied and tightened to the axle or chassis 
• Remote control operation to increase axle weight as necessary 
• Dual-action hydraulic cylinders, each attached to the subframe or to brackets on the pit floor or wall
• Pressure regulator valve for load adjustment 
• Mechanical roller locking
• Axle weighing system and axle load simulator 
• Counterwise rotating rollers 
• Automatic switch-on, start-up monitoring, and cut-off functions 
• Single-wheel switching for testing individual wheels
• Shock absorption tester

Optional brake tester ancillary equipment includes: 

• Widescreen, non-glare display monitors 
• Tablet control and readout units with optional wall-mounted charging stations and docking stations 
• Wall-mounted data entry consoles with monitor, keyboard and mouse 
• Floor-mounted, powder coated steel data entry cabinets with lockable door, monitor, keyboard and mouse  

Installation of simulated load commercial brake tester for Adams Morey's new Bridgwater depot in Somerset

Part of an extensive garage equipment installation at this new-build commercial vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair workshop, CCS Garage Equipment completed the installation of a simulated load brake tester for commercial vehicle dealer Adams Morey.

Investing in cutting-edge simulated load roller brake tester technology enables Adams Morey to undertake comprehensive vehicle maintenance and testing using its in-house ATF lane, offering meaningful brake tests that comply with DVSA regulations. One of the first simulated load models installed by CCS's experienced engineer team, we're delighted with this state-of-the-art workshop that adds considerable capacity to our client's portfolio.

Simulated load commercial brake tester installed by CCS Garage Equipment at Adams Morey's new, state-of-the-art workshop at Bridgwater, Somerset.

Adams Morey's new brake tester accurately simulates loads to produce accurate, DVSA-compliant meaningful brake test results. Loads are simulated through axle lift and chain attachments to the axle, created weights up to the vehicle's permissible capacity. 

CCS Garage Equipment installed this simulated load commercial brake tester for Adams Morey at its new Bridgwater depot, creating a well-lit mini-pit for safe working access during vehicle set-up and testing. 

Simulated load commercial brake tester installation by CCS at new Plymouth depot for Adams Morey

Commercial vehicle dealer Adams Morey has invested in a significant facility in Plymouth, moving its existing operations from Saltash into a large, refurbished workshop with office and customer spaces that will offer a much greater range of services to regional fleet operators, vehicle purchasers and owners of larger vehicles, such as buses, coaches and motorhomes, in Devon. 

This extensive workshop, designed and installed by CCS Garage Equipment, now contains 9 vehicle servicing bays, including twin ATF lanes each equipped with up-to-the-minute load simulation brake testers. Complying with the current DVSA regulations, Adams Morey's Plymouth depot will be able to turn vehicle testing around quickly and accurately, relying on trusted VLT simulated load brake tester technology installed by CCS' experienced garage equipment installation engineers in the South West. 

2 new, simulated load brake testers were installed by CCS Garage Equipment for Adams Morey at its Plymouth depot, creating fully-equipped DVSA-compliant ATF test lanes to support the commercial vehicle operations of our client and its customers. 

The ATF test lanes at Adams Morey's new Plymouth commercial vehicle workshop, designed and installed by CCS, feature simulated load commercial brake testers by leading manufacturer VLT together with 13m prefabricated steel inspection pits for safe and efficient vehicle testing. 

The VLT simulated load commercial brake tester installed by CCS Garage Equipment sits alongside the floor-mounted data entry cabinet for ease of brake tester operation and monitoring. 

TIP Trailers invests in simulated load commercial brake tester installed by CCS at new Shepshed depot

TIP Trailers has created an 8-bay workshop at its site in Shepshed, Leicestershire, supporting the brand's commercial truck and trailer dealership, servicing, repair, compliance and asset tracking services with state-of-the-art facilities in a new-build workshop. 

Designed and installed by CCS Garage Equipment, the site now features 8 commercial vehicle servicing and maintenance bays and 1 fully-equipped ATF test lane, including 13m prefabricated steel pit and a simulated load commercial brake tester by leading manufacturer VLT. Allowing for in-house testing and inspection to DVSA standards, the simulated load brake tester will support meaningful laden brake test compliance efficiently and safely through accurate and reliable, user-friendly technology. 

Part of a new commercial vehicle workshop designed and installed by CCS Garage Equipment, TIP Trailers invested in a new simulated load commercial brake tester for its new facility in Shepshed, Leicestershire, supporting in-house DVSA-compliant ATF testing by our commercial vehicle dealer and leasing client. 

The ATF test lane at TIP Trailers' Shepshed depot features a 13m prefabricated steel inspection pit, separate staircasing and tunnel access, as well as an up-to-the-minute simulated load commercial brake tester installed by CCS Garage Equipment. 

Professional installation of simulated load commercial brake testers for commercial workshop clients

Backed by unmatched understanding in the compliant, efficient and safe operation of vehicle workshops and the associated regulatory landscape, CCS Garage Equipment's installation engineers install and maintain commercial roller brake testers and simulated load brake testers, often as part of ATF lane facilities, for commercial vehicle dealer and operator clients across the UK and Ireland.

From concept and workshop design, to groundworks, installation and testing, CCS' commercial vehicle workshop specialists manage every aspect of your roller brake tester installation before training your site technicians in the safe operation and care of your new commercial brake tester. Following installation, your commercial brake tester or simulated load brake tester is professionally serviced and maintained regularly to ensure you gain maximum value and uptime from your investment. 

Professional simulated load commercial brake tester installation by CCS Garage Equipment in the UK & Ireland

With over 30 years' industry experience in supporting commercial vehicle dealerships, fleet operators, local authorities, emergency services and many other sectors with garage equipment, ATF lane and commercial brake tester installation services, CCS Garage Equipment's specialist commercial brake tester installation engineers support the development of modern, efficient and safety-focused workshops for commercial vehicle dealers and operators throughout the UK and Ireland.

LEEA and GEA-accredited, our commercial brake tester and simulated load brake tester installation team works alongside architects, builders and end-user clients to develop user-friendly, efficient and accurate testing facilities for commercial vehicles which increase capacity, enhance working environments and optimise safety standards. Our team selects commercial brake testers and simulated load brake testers including those by world-class manufacturers VLT and Maha, for their robust construction, reliability and accuracy.

Contact CCS Garage Equipment to discuss your commercial brake tester installation project!