Brake testing equipment

Boston has a range of Global Control Platforms to suit the need of each and every customer.  All platforms use our new hi-spec industrial PC with internal Wifi as standard enabling simple connection to customers own Wifi networks for use with OSS, our new online support service.

The control platforms are not only used for braketesters, but for all other electronic products in the boston range; for example, emissions, headlight testing, side-slip testing, suspension testing, weigh bridges etc..  There are several different configurations to satisfy different workshop layouts, see below.-

• GCP1 - A wall mounted control system for test bays where space is a premium
• GCP2 - The control system is housed inside our standard rolling cabinet stand
• GCP3 - This configuration uses our premium rolling ‘drum-style’ stand
• GCP4 - A fixed-at-base workshop control centre

All GCP control systems are supplied with our new SW900 control software as standard, offering a host of unique and novel features unrivalled in the UK market.

See the comparison table below for further specifications.

This product is compatible with our new OSS service Click here for more information

The Rider 100 exceeds current specifications and offers a host of features including ovality testing, sidecar testing, integrated weighing system as standard and complete calculation of brake efficiency.

A printer can easily be added to print copies of the test results and portrays that professional image to your customers.

Take a look at the MoT bay sample plan below and contact us for a quotation. Motorcycle testing is easy and affordable with Boston and the Rider 100.

The new D402 is the latest and highest specification MoT Class 4 braketester on the market. In standard configuration, the D402 can be used as a stand alone braketester for use in traditional MoT bays. It can also be upgraded at anytime with a four point weighing system to enable motorcycle testing and making it compatible with the new ATL One Man Test from VOSA.

The chassis is manufactured to a very high standard and easily deals with the exteme demands of modern day testing stations. It has a load capacity of 3000kg and the whole test can be operated wirelessly using an RF remote control (no line-of-site required).

Technical Specification

• Power (Full Load): 3 Phase 400V / 50 Hz / 32A
• Motors: 2 x 3 kW
• Electronics: USB Interface - PC Controlled
• Brake Testing Speed: 2.9 km/h
• Roller Bed Weight and Build: 325 kg – Fully Galvanised
• Max. Brake Force (per wheel): 800 kgf
• Max. Axle Load: 3000 kg
• Roller Width: 700 mm
• Roller Centres Dimension: 420 mm
• Friction Roller Surface: 0.9 μ dry, > 0.6 wet
• Rolled Bed Chassis Dimensions: 2340 x 660 x 300 mm (L x W x H)
• Display Dimensions: LCD display, 22" standard (larger optional)
• Communication: USB
• Operator Control: RF Remote Control

MoT Classes 1,2,3 and 4 approved, 4x4 testing as standard, auto efficiency calculation, radio frequency (RF) remote control, fully galvanised roller bed, optional control system layouts to suit individual premises.

This product is compatible with our new OSS service Click here for more information

The new D702 is our Class 7 MoT approved roller braketester. Just like the D402 and D403, it is of the highest specification and is operated using the same control platform. In standard configuration, the D702 can be used as a stand alone braketester for use in traditional MoT bays. It can also be upgraded at anytime with an eight point weighing system to enable motorcycle testing and making it compatible with the new ATL One Man Test from VOSA.

The D702 has a large 4000kg axle load capacity allowing it to perform effortlessly day-in day-out with heavy duty workloads. Similar to the D403, the chassis are a split bed configuration providing extra flexibility when designing MoT bays. This makes it very popular among busy Class 7 testing stations.

Technical Specification

• Power (Full Load): 3 Phase 400V / 50 Hz / 32A
• Motors: 2 x 4.0 kW
• Electronics: USB Interface - PC Controlled
• Brake Testing Speed: 2.9 km/h
• Roller Bed Weight and Build: 395 kg – Fully Galvanised
• Max. Brake Force (per wheel): 1250 kgf
• Max. Axle Load: 4000 kg
• Roller Width: 900 mm
• Roller Centres Dimension: 420 mm
• Friction Roller Surface: 0.9 μ dry, > 0.6 wet
• Rolled Bed Chassis Dimensions: 1440 x 660 x 300 cm (L x W x H)
• Display Dimensions: LCD display, 22" standard (larger optional)
• Communication: USB
• Operator Control: RF Remote Control

MoT Classes 1,2,3,4,5L and 7 approved, 4x4 testing as standard, auto efficiency calculation, radio frequency (RF) remote control, fully galvanised roller beds, optional control system layouts to suit individual premises.

This product is compatible with our new OSS service Click here for more information