Automated (ATL) Brake Testers for UK MOT Stations

Crypton automated brake testers are engineered for professional UK garages, MOT stations and fast-fit centres requiring accurate, repeatable and DVSA-compliant brake testing performance.

Designed for integration within Automated Test Lanes (ATL), our brake testing systems improve workshop efficiency while ensuring full compliance with current MOT testing standards.

Whether you are upgrading an existing MOT bay or installing a complete test lane, our automated brake testers provide reliable measurement of service brake and parking brake performance for a wide range of vehicles.

Technical Specification

RBT240 Class IV	RBT270 Class VII
Dimensions	2,325 x 650 x 275mm	2,925 x 690 x 300mm
Maximum axle weight	4,000kg	4,000kg
Motors	4Kw	4kW
Measuring range	0-750 daN	0-900daN
Test speed	5km/h	5km/h
Roller surface	Lightweight aluminium with high resistant and high grip epoxy coating	Lightweight aluminium with high resistant and high grip epoxy coating
Width of axle to be tested	800 - 2,200mm	800 - 2,800mm
Electrical connection	3 phase 400/50 V/Hz	3 phase 400/50 V/Hz
Maximum distance between roller set and control box	12m	12m
Maximum distance between control box and PC cabinet	15m	15m

ATL Brake Tester

Our latest Crypton ATL roller brake testers are DVSA approved as
Connected Equipment. The tester's materials have been carefully chosen for a long lifespan and reduced maintenance in mind for little disruption and its compatibility with four-wheel drive vehicles (optional add-on for two-wheelers) allows for more lucrative work. Thanks to its relatively small size, it will fit into the majority of existing civil works.

The Automated Brake Testers have an integrated weighing system that automatically calculates the braking efficiency of a vehicle. It is designed with a high-resistant and high-grip epoxy coating for maximum tyre protection and a highly accurate simulation of road surface coefficients, enabling more accurate test results.

Its aluminium rollers are 3-times lighter than steel rollers, making them easier to handle and free from oxidisation. The durable Epoxy coating guarantees performances and accurate measurements whatever the weather.

Its interface is simple and easy to use with a movable control cabinet and a remote control with the option of integrating to a full emissions tester or a 55" wall-mounted monitor to read results clearly in your workshop.

Why Choose a Crypton Automated Brake Tester?

All Crypton brake testers are designed to meet UK MOT testing requirements and integrate with approved MOT systems.

Ideal for busy MOT stations and fast-fit centres, our automated systems reduce operator input and improve test consistency.

Our brake roller testers provide:

Accurate axle weight readings
Service brake efficiency measurement
Parking brake performance analysis
Imbalance detection

Our brake testers integrate into complete MOT bays and automated test lanes alongside:

Emissions analysers
Headlamp aligners
Vehicle lifts

Frequently asked questions

Occasionally informally called a brake tester machine, a roller brake tester is part of the inspection lane for an MOT test. Unlike a plate brake tester, it allows checking of the braking system on a static vehicle. The roller brake tester is installed at floor height and features motor-powered driving rollers, operating at a low speed.

The majority of MOT brake testers are of the roller type. By contrast, very few plate brake testers are approved for use by the DVSA.

By operating the rollers on the tester and applying the tested vehicles brakes, mechanics can include a load to force traducers within the roller bed. These forces are used to measure individual axle braking forces per wheel, and allow the measurement and assessment of any braking imbalance between the vehicle’s left and right side. The brake tester also includes an integrated weighing system which allows overall braking efficiencies to be automatically calculated by the software.

In the United Kingdom, ATL brake testers are classed as legislative products. This means that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) defines how the equipment operates. As such, its status as an ATL brake tester means all models of roller brake tester must work in the same way. In turn, this allows for reliable test results across the country, regardless of the workshop or specific roller brake tester used.

An automated brake tester is a roller-based system used within MOT stations and workshops to measure braking force, efficiency and imbalance for compliance testing.

Though it is a legislative product, workshop and MOT centre owners will still see multiple types of roller brake testers for sale. This includes Continental’s high-specification ATL roller brake tester, which has been newly launched for 2021. While ATL roller brake testers do not differ in what they fundamentally do, there may be minor design changes depending on the equipment manufacturer. This can result in varying tester prices and performance.

Continental’s tester is designed to be small enough to easily fit into existing civil work. Because it can be quickly installed, without the need for additional civil work, test lanes are kept out of action for comparatively less time. As a result, the financial impact of a non-working lane is reduced – a key concern for all workshops.

The MOT brake rollers included in the tester are also made of aluminium, so are three times lighter than traditional steel rollers. The reduction in weight makes maintenance easier, and the fact the rollers are made of aluminium means they do not oxidise.

Continental’s new tester is designed with a high-grip, high-resistance epoxy coated rollers. This allows for maximum tyre protection and better simulation of a road surface’s coefficient, leading to more accurate testing results.

Cryptons brake tester features a galvanised steel frame and chassis, which houses the electric motor. This type of material has a longer lifespan and requires less maintenance.

The addition of hinged roller cover plates, instead of traditional, removable covers, also leads to a tidier workshop. As these covers are attached, they cannot be left lying around in the workshop during testing. They are also not at risk of being lost, as removable covers can be. Finally, the product is compatible with four-wheel drive vehicles, and a motorcycle brake tester can be included as an add-on.

Yes — our brake testing equipment is designed to integrate with DVSA-approved MOT systems.

Connecting equipment remains a major topic for garage owners and operators. Since the DVSA announced the launch of ‘Connected Equipment’ in October 2019, more parts of the test lane are expected to be connected to the MOT Testing Service (MTS).

Crypton's brake tester was developed with connected MOT equipment in mind. Vehicle data can be inputted directly from the MTS to the brake tester programme, and data is automatically sent to the service without manual input required. Because of this, mechanics can save time, knowing testing information is being reliably, quickly and accurately provided.

Crypton's high specification roller brake tester is available in class 4 (RBT240) and class 7 (RBT270).

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