During an Official Brake Inspection, the technician will determine if any defects exist in the vehicles braking system which will include the removal of the vehicles tires and wheels to conduct a general visual inspection and check for any leaking parts or damaged hoses then use special measuring devices to assure that the manufacturers specifications as regards the braking system are met and that no hazard exists which would cause the brake system to not operate properly or even fail.
An Official Brake and Lamp Inspection is conducted by technicians licensed by The Bureau of Automotive Repair in a station licensed to do such inspections Using B.A.R. approved equipment and procedures. These stations are subject to B.A.R regulation and oversight.
For the Lamp Inspection, the licensed technician will check to see that the lighting systems of the vehicle are in correct operating condition. This will generally include using specially designed and certified equipment to measure the aim of the beam of the headlights as well as the visual inspection of any exterior safety lighting devices such as turn signals and clearance lights.
Also of major concern is the proper operation of the brake lamp and tail light electrical system. Once successfully completed, the technician will issue a certificate, good for 90 days, to be presented to the requesting agency, usually California Department of Motor Vehicles.
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