Yeah I guess they would, backplates are a grey area I think unless you know of any regs that covers them?
Nothing is ever grey when stopped road side.
Back plates are only used for brakes.
No mines a single axle. Sub 750 (about 400 all in I’d say) but the running gear and hitch are German so that’s why I guessed about the braked requirements there
I could cut them off and just leave the drums on but obviously I'd rather not if I don't have to.
Not saying I agree with it but it’s here. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1078/regulation/18/madeIf you remove all of the working components that actuate the brakng system the backplate becomes just a plate and the brake drum just a hub IMO. It's patently impossible to remove a drum that's part of a hub but removing everything else means it ceases to be part of a braking system.
But the drums need to go as well.
If you remove all of the working components that actuate the brakng system the backplate becomes just a plate and the brake drum just a hub IMO. It's patently impossible to remove a drum that's part of a hub but removing everything else means it ceases to be part of a braking system.
Not saying I agree with it but it’s here. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1078/regulation/18/made
First sentence. “Every part of every braking system” covers whatever they deem it needs to when you get a roadside tug I’m afraid.
That’s the law, the application of it depends, to a certain extent, on the guy who stops you. If it’s otherwise in good order and loaded properly then you may well find it’s overlooked. It won’t be un noticed, just overlooked.
I would imagine if the full monty version of the c&u was read they will probably refer to a “ brake system” , just drums and back plates don’t constitute a braking system. The trouble with the short hand version is its little open to interpretation which in turn can cause problems.
Bob