Brake Testing
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UK law requires commercial vehicles to have their brakes checked every 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the vehicle. Our brake testers help you meet that requirement with ease.






Our Brake Testers

In-Ground Brake Tester

Mobile Brake Tester

In-Ground Brake Tester With Load Simulation

Class 7 In-ground Brake Tester
500+ units sold across the UK!

24hr Solutions Boosts Workshop Efficiency with Totalkare Equipment
A Hertfordshire commercial recovery and repair facility has invested in key equipment from workshop equipment experts, Totalkare. Vehicle Repair Recovery (VRR) is a new arm of 24hr Solutions Group, operating a HGV repair centre in Hertfordshire and offering roadside assistance and recovery to commercial fleets. The arrival of T8DC cable-free mobile column lifts and a ...

AC Refrigeration and RLA increase productivity with Totalkare brake tester
A specialist in the hire, repair and maintenance of refrigerated and commercial vehicles, AC Refrigeration and new sister company RLA Commercials are set to benefit from significant cost savings and workshop flexibility with the introduction of a Totalkare mobile brake tester. Formed in 2003, the East Anglian based company, which prides itself on its high ...

AD FUELS ACQUIRES MOBILE BRAKE TESTER FROM TOTALKARE
AD FUELS ACQUIRES MOBILE BRAKE TESTER specialising in gas Specialising in the transportation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), AD Fuels has ignited a relationship with workshop equipment experts Totalkare after securing a single-phase mobile brake tester to ensure time and money is saved compared to outsourcing brake tests. As ...

ALAN FIRMIN ENHANCES WORKSHOP WITH IN-GROUND BRAKE TESTER
Kent-based family run business, Alan Firmin, has expanded over the years, providing haulage and transport needs across five divisions and sectors. As the business has been growing over the last nine decades, the need for upgraded workshop equipment and in-house testing was realised. Alan Firmin has updated their Kent workshop with a Totalkare 7000 in-ground ...

ASM Truck Diagnostics boosts workshop with Totalkare lifts and brake tester
A Thurrock-based commercial vehicle repairer is set to benefit from increased workshop productivity after investing in a new set of Totalkare mobile column lifts and a mobile brake tester. ASM Truck Diagnostics, which specialises in the repair and maintenance of HGVs, vans and specialist waste and recycling vehicles, has increased its vehicle maintenance capabilities at ...

Blakes Coaches Begin In-House Testing with Totalkare Mobile Brake Tester
Coach holiday provider Blakes Coaches is set to benefit from significant cost savings and workshop flexibility with the introduction of a Totalkare mobile brake tester. The Devon-based family business provides a range of holiday tours across the UK and Europe. Their fleet of coaches is regularly maintained and tested to ensure an excellent holiday experience ...

A1A TRAVEL UPGRADES WORKSHOP WITH TOTALKARE EQUIPMENT
A1A Travel has upgraded its in-house maintenance capabilities by investing in mobile brake testing equipment and headlamp tester from workshop equipment experts Totalkare. A1A Travel operates a versatile fleet of minibuses across the Wirral and specialises in providing high-quality minibus services. The decision to upgrade to Totalkare’s DVSA-approved mobile brake tester will realise significant time ...

AJ SPENCE TURNS TO TOTALKARE FOR IN-HOUSE BRAKE TESTING
Commercial vehicle repairer AJ Spence has upgraded their workshop equipment by introducing a mobile brake tester from UK lifting and testing experts Totalkare. Conducting brake tests in-house will allow them to save time and money by cutting out regular visits to test stations. Based in Milnathort, Scotland, AJ Spence carries out repairs, diagnostics and maintenance ...

ARROW SELF DRIVE FITS OUT WORKSHOP WITH TOTALKARE EQUIPMENT
Arrow Self Drive has upgraded its workshop facilities after taking a selection of equipment from lifting and testing experts, Totalkare. In recent months the Huddersfield-based operator has purchased an in-ground load-simulating brake tester, headlamp tester and two post lift to service their fleet of over 2,000 commercial vehicles available for flexible business hire. All vehicles ...

ASTON MANOR COACHES INVESTS IN LIFTING AND TESTING EQUIPMENT
Aston Manor Coaches has enhanced its workshop capabilities with the purchase of a mobile brake tester and a set of T8DC cable-free mobile column lifts. These additions will help to maintain the highest standards of fleet safety, reliability and efficiency. The Birmingham-based operator provides coach and minibus hire services across the UK and Europe. They ...

B&M Waste Services brings brake testing in-house with Totalkare
Waste management specialists B&M Waste Services are set to benefit from considerable time and cost savings following the introduction of a Totalkare brake testing solution at its Wirral head office. The North-West based, family-owned business which employs over 200 people was previously outsourcing the brake testing of their Wirral fleet of 30 vehicles to a ...

Ballards Removals Brings Brake Testing In-House With Totalkare
Long established household removal company, Ballards Removals is set to benefit from significant cost savings and workshop efficiency with the introduction of a Totalkare mobile brake tester and extension ramps. The East Midlands-based company provides a comprehensive range of secure storage and logistics services, including removals, self-storage, van hire and haulage. Their fleet of vehicles ...

Bourne skip hire upgrades their workshop with Totalkare equipment
Bourne Skip Hire, a leading skip hire company, has acquired an in-ground brake tester from Totalkare. This addition will improve the company’s vehicle testing capabilities, ensuring safer and more efficient operations across their fleet. Reliable braking performance is critical for Bourne Skip Hire’s fleet operations. The in-ground brake tester provides accurate and efficient assessment of ...

BS Trailer Services Invests in Load Simulation Brake Tester
BS Trailer Services, a specialist in commercial trailer maintenance and repair, has strengthened its testing capabilities with the installation of a Totalkare load simulation brake tester. Operating from their workshop in Leighton Buzzard, BS Trailer Services provides inspection, servicing, and repair work for a wide range of trailers. To meet growing customer demand and maintain the highest safety standards, ...

C & G Coach Services takes Totalkare Mobile Brake Tester
One of East Anglia’s busiest coach operators has increased its in-house maintenance capabilities by investing in mobile brake testing equipment from workshop equipment experts Totalkare. C & G Coach Services operates a versatile fleet of modern Luxury Coaches throughout Cambridgeshire. Regarded as one of East Anglia’s busiest coach operators, the company transports thousands of customers ...

Cecil S Allen & Sons Invests In Mobile Brake Tester
Cecil S. Allen & Sons has recently expanded its workshop capabilities with the purchase of a Totalkare mobile brake tester, enhancing its vehicle testing and maintenance operations. The mobile brake tester purchase will help assist the company’s workshop efficiency and services. The new equipment allows for accurate and reliable brake performance testing across a range of vehicles, while providing flexibility to carry out tests ...

Cheshire Farm Machinery Launches ‘Trailer MOT’ with Totalkare Agricultural Brake Tester
Cheshire Farm Machinery, a leading provider of agricultural equipment based in Northwich, has recently invested in an agricultural brake tester from workshop equipment experts Totalkare to enhance the safety and roadworthiness of trailers for their customers. With a strong commitment to safety, Cheshire Farm Machinery aims to help customers keep their trailers in optimal condition ...
Cranleigh Freight Services invests in Totalkare brake tester
European transport specialist Cranleigh Freight Services Limited has enhanced its maintenance and testing capabilities with the integration of Totalkare’s DVSA–approved mobile brake tester and extension ramps. Established in 1977, Cranleigh Freight Services offers a range of quality road services to and from Europe. In a strategic move to improve their in-house maintenance, Cranleigh Freight Services ...

C & G COACHES ACQUIRES TOTALKARE MOBILE LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Peterborough-based C & G Coaches are set to benefit from a completely mobile workshop, with the addition of a refurbished set of Totalkare S6CF wireless mobile column lifts. Combining these with their existing mobile brake tester (also supplied by Totalkare), the coach operator can continue carrying out important repair and maintenance operations on their fleet ...

CRANLEIGH FREIGHT SERVICES ENHANCES VEHICLE TESTING CAPABILITIES
European transport specialists, Cranleigh Freight Services Ltd, have enhanced their maintenance and testing capabilities with the integration of Totalkare’s DVSA-approved mobile brake tester and extension ramps. Established in 1977, Cranleigh Freight Services Ltd offers a range of quality transport services to Europe, nationwide UK pallet distribution and warehousing facilities. In a strategic move to improve ...
CRS Sheffield completes comprehensive workshop fitout with Totalkare
Totalkare has delivered a comprehensive workshop equipment solution for CRS Sheffield, bringing together an extensive range of lifting, testing and supporting equipment to meet the requirements of its vehicle accident repair centre in Dinnington, South Yorkshire. Part of CRS Accident Repair Centre Group, the facility caters for a wide variety of vehicles, including cars, vans, ...

D E Talbot bring Brake Testing in-house with Bespoke Solution from Totalkare
Worcestershire-based D E Talbot Transport Limited (D E Talbot) is set for increased productivity following an investment in bespoke brake testing equipment from Totalkare. The family business offers transport, recycling, and landfill services across Worcestershire, aiming to reduce the rate of aggregates and soils ending up in landfill sites unnecessarily. With a fleet of heavy ...

Dennis Eagle Add Capacity To Workshop With Help From Totalkare
Totalkare is pleased to announce it has partnered with Dennis Eagle for the supply of mobile lifting and testing equipment at multiple sites across the UK. The refuse collection vehicle manufacturer, which produces more than 1,000 units every year for local authorities and private sector contractors in the UK, has expanded its vehicle lifting capacity ...

DKL Commercials Invests In Mobile Washbay Column Lifts And Mobile Brake Tester
In an industry where vehicle uptime, safety and efficiency have a direct impact on profits, DKL Commercials has made a smart move to strengthen its fleet operations for the long term. The experienced haulage specialist has invested in Totalkare’s mobile brake tester and a set of four washbay mobile column lifts. This brings more maintenance ...

DUAL IN-GROUND BRAKE TESTER INSTALLATION FOR BOLEYN RECOVERY
Boleyn Recovery, a leading vehicle recovery and roadside assistance specialist, has further strengthened its workshop operations with the installation of two in-ground brake testers from Totalkare. The new equipment has been installed across two separate service bays, following a complete groundworks project delivered by Totalkare from start to finish. Operating a demanding and varied fleet, ...

Endeavour Coaches adds Totalkare mobile brake tester to workshop
A family-run Birmingham coach business has invested in Totalkare’s lifting and testing equipment to help it service its expanding fleet. Endeavour Coaches, which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year, offers a range of vehicles to suit day trips, educational transport, airport transfers and accessible travel for disabled people. The firm’s skilled in-house mechanics maintain its ...

F.R. Willetts Enhances Fleet Safety with Totalkare Brake Tester
A bus and coach company within the Forest of Dean has recently elevated the safety and efficiency of their fleet with the installation of Totalkare’s Mobile Brake Tester by Totalkare engineers. F.R. Willetts, is a family business that have been providing their customers with first class executive coach charter throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, ...

Freeland Freight Services Invests in Mobile Brake Tester to Boost Fleet Safety
Freeland Freight Services, a logistics and freight provider, has taken a significant step to enhance vehicle safety and compliance by investing in a mobile brake tester from Totalkare, a leading provider of vehicle workshop equipment in the UK. Based in Aberdeen, the heart of the UK’s freight corridor, Freeland Freight Services operates a modern fleet ...

EAF GROUP BRAKES NEW GROUND WITH TOTALKARE TESTING EQUIPMENT
EAF Group has strengthened its vehicle maintenance facilities with the installation of a Totalkare in-ground brake tester, providing the business with a dedicated solution for carrying out accurate and efficient brake testing in-house. The new brake tester has been specified with an 18,000kg axle load capacity, giving EAF Group a heavy-duty solution capable of supporting ...

Farrall’s Group uses Totalkare for workshop equipment
Leading logistics and transportation company, Farrall’s Group, has invested in its fleet maintenance capabilities by acquiring the state-of-the-art Totalkare TK70 In-Ground Brake Tester and T8DC Mobile Column Lifts. This move is expected to transform the company’s maintenance processes, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency across its entire fleet. Established in 1956, Farrall’s Group offers an extensive ...

G & C A Lombardo Takes Mobile Workshop Equipment From Totalkare
G & C A Lombardo has upgraded its facilities HGV recovery and repair specialist, G & C A Lombardo has upgraded its facilities and increased capacity after taking a set of eight mobile column lifts and a mobile brake tester from the workshop equipment experts Totalkare. A family-run business providing HGV garage services, vehicle repairs, ...

Hodge’s Coaches Boosts Fleet Maintenance with Totalkare In-ground Brake Tester
Hodge’s Coaches, a trusted name in passenger transport based in Berkshire for over 100 years, has recently upgraded their workshop capabilities with the installation of Totalkare’s DVSA-approved in-ground brake tester. Totalkare’s in-ground brake tester is designed to provide precise and efficient brake testing for a range of commercial vehicles. With a maximum axle load capacity ...

Gwalia Recovery Expands Capabilities with New Vehicle Inspection Pit from Totalkare
Gwalia Recovery, a well-established vehicle recovery and repair service based in Caernarfon, has recently upgraded its workshop facilities with the addition of a 16-metre ATF vehicle inspection pit supplied and installed by Totalkare. This new installation, complemented by an in-ground brake tester, wheel play detectors, a headlamp tester and radius plates, will enable Gwalia Recovery ...

HARTSHORNE MOTOR SERVICES TAKES LIFTING AND TESTING EQUIPMENT
Hartshorne Motor Services is set to benefit from significant cost savings and workshop flexibility with the introduction of a Totalkare brake tester and mobile column lifts. Providing vehicle servicing for Volvo trucks and buses, Hartshorne Motor Services have launched a multi-bay workshop at their Walsall depot due to the increased demand in vehicle throughput and ...

Highland Council switches to in-house brake testing
The fleet of municipal vehicles at Highland Council is set for increased availability following an investment in state-of-the-art brake testing equipment from Totalkare. Highland Council operates a large fleet of vehicles which are vital in supporting local infrastructure, from waste and recycling vehicles to road sweepers, gritter trucks, snow ploughs and public transport. In response ...
Brake Testing Equipment FAQs
01 What is a brake tester?
A brake tester measures the braking force at each wheel of a vehicle. It shows whether the brakes work evenly and meet roadworthiness standards. Workshops use one to find faults early, and to carry out routine checks on their own fleet. Totalkare supplies brake testers for HGVs, buses, coaches, trailers, vans and agricultural vehicles.
02 How often should commercial vehicle brakes be tested?
Operators should follow the DVSA’s guidance on safety inspection intervals, which depends on the vehicle type and how it is used. A brake performance check is normally part of each safety inspection. Testing in-house makes frequent checks quicker and cheaper than booking an outside test.
03 What is the difference between an in-ground and a mobile brake tester?
An in-ground brake tester is fitted permanently into the workshop floor and suits busy, regular testing. A mobile brake tester can be moved and does not need groundworks, so it suits workshops that want flexibility or have limited space. Both measure braking force at each wheel.
04 What is load simulation and when do I need it?
Load simulation lets you test a vehicle as if it were fully loaded, even when it is empty. This helps you get results that reflect real driving conditions. It is useful for operators who test trailers or empty vehicles and want results closer to the official test.
05 Do you offer a brake tester for Class 7 vehicles?
Yes. Our Class 7 In-Ground Brake Tester is designed for Class 7 MOT bays, which cover larger vans. It can be installed alongside a vehicle inspection pit, a light commercial four post lift and a play detector for a complete bay.
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