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asifflyb
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Hi after some advice on 3 axle trailer brake testing does the trailer need to loaded and brake tested or....

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Hi after some advice on 3 axle trailer brake testing does the trailer need to loaded and brake tested or can it be done without loading, i.e., empty thanks in advance for your advice and please keep the smart comments to yourself thanks
IanExec
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Re: Hi after some advice on 3 axle trailer brake testing does the trailer need to loaded and brake tested or....

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Always thought trailer had to be loaded
paulials
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Re: Hi after some advice on 3 axle trailer brake testing does the trailer need to loaded and brake tested or....

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IanExec wrote: Fri May 20, 2022 5:04 am Always thought trailer had to be loaded
I believe the guide to maintenance is looking for four loaded tests per annum including annual test.
joeQuo
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Re: Hi after some advice on 3 axle trailer brake testing does the trailer need to loaded and brake tested or....

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Empty break test on tri axle is ok, totally acceptable on a tanker etc. carrying perishable goods or dangerous goods etc.
tomtoupee
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Re: Hi after some advice on 3 axle trailer brake testing does the trailer need to loaded and brake tested or....

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Test empty but more chance of brakes locking up without weight on
Sholand
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Re: Hi after some advice on 3 axle trailer brake testing does the trailer need to loaded and brake tested or....

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I was told that a Tri- axle trailer may be tested empty but a tractor unit should be tested with waited trailer.
Karlanco
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Re: Hi after some advice on 3 axle trailer brake testing does the trailer need to loaded and brake tested or....

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Depends really on the weight of the trl , flats and curtains we load with 12 t low loaders. Which are heavier we don’t
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