Brake testing is conducted by TRC Inc.'s trained and experienced staff.  A wise range of test support includes:

• Performance and durability
  
• Government and industry standards
• Engineering and consulting services
• Product demonstrations

Our staff is available to conduct tests or assist customer-run tests in a timely and accurate manner.   Each project is well-planned and organized according to its unique test requirements.  Service include test plan development, test conduct, data analysis and systems modification recommendations.

Facilities
The 9,000-foot long Skid Pad and 50-acre Vehicle Dynamics Area contain test lanes with varying friction levels.  Jennite Surfaces and Basalt and Ceramic Tile courses are also available to provide extremely low friction.   Wet or dry and split-coefficient tests can also be performed to evaluate ABS and automatic traction control systems. 

TRC Inc. monitors skid numbers and peak braking coefficient data on our test facilities every two weeks.  This information provides facility users with information for development and testing of tires and brake systems.

Certifications

Japanese National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory

TRC Inc. has the Japanese National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory (JNTSEL) certification to conduct testing for passenger car brakes (TRIAS 11-2-1994) and frontal crashes (TRIAS-47-1993). Manufacturers can contract to have TRC Inc. conduct their testing or contract with TRC Inc. to act on behalf of an official Japanese government witness for their in-house testing.