Brake Inspection for the ITV in Palma de Mallorca
The Brake check for the ITV in Palma de Mallorca is one of the most demanding inspection points. A faulty braking system can lead to an immediate failure with a serious or very serious defect, forcing you to repeat the test, with all the associated cost and time.
What does the ITV check in the braking system?
The vehicle technical inspection evaluates the braking system in two phases: visual (on a ramp) and dynamic (on a brake tester). The inspected points include:
- Braking efficiency: Brake force percentage relative to vehicle weight. Legal minimum: 50% for service brakes, 22% for handbrake.
- Imbalance between wheels on the same axle: a difference greater than 30% between the right and left wheel is a defect.
- Visual condition of discs, pads, and drums: minimum legal thickness, cracks, severe rust.
- Leaks in the hydraulic circuit: hoses, pumps and connections.
- Parking brake: efficiency and operation of the mechanism.
- Electronic ABS and ESP systems: active fault light = defect.
- Brake fluid level: visual check.
Most frequent causes of brake failure
| Cause | Type of ITV defect | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Braking imbalance > 30% | Serious | Brake pad replacement/seized caliper |
| Insufficient overall effectiveness | Critical | Full system check |
| ABS or ESP light on | Serious | Electronic diagnosis and repair |
| Discs below minimum thickness | Serious | Disc replacement |
| Hoses with cracks or leaks | Critical | Brake hose replacement |
| Ineffective handbrake | Serious | Cable/brake shoe adjustment or replacement |
Pre-ITV preparation: brake checklist
Before taking your car for its ITV in Palma (Son Castelló or Marratxí), check these points or ask us for a pre-ITV inspection:
- No warning lights on the dashboard (especially ABS, ESP, brake).
- The brake pedal is firm and doesn't sink to the floor.
- The car brakes straight, without pulling to either side.
- The handbrake holds on a slope without giving way.
- No squeaks or unpleasant noises when braking.
- No liquid stains under the car in the wheel area.
Guaranteed to pass the brake ITV with Zamule Cars
If we carry out the pre-ITV inspection at Zamule Cars and the car fails due to a brake defect we didn't detect, we repeat the service at no additional cost. We use our own brake test bench to simulate ITV conditions before you go.
Call us at 682 931 164 or write to us by WhatsApp to book the pre-ITV inspection. All service details at our brakes page in Palma de Mallorca.
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