Can Modified Car Brakes Pass Annual Inspection?
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Modified car brakes can pass annual inspection. However, if the modified brakes fail to stop the vehicle properly, it will affect the inspection results. The main requirements for annual inspection include the following points: 1. Vehicle appearance, including body paint, added foot pedals, exhaust replacement, and personalized patterns that do not match the photo on the vehicle registration certificate. 2. Vehicle frame number and engine number that are unclear, altered, or do not match the vehicle registration certificate. 3. Vehicles with unresolved violations, expired inspection, lost registration certificate, or expired compulsory traffic insurance policy must resolve these issues before inspection. 4. Vehicles with deviations in key indicators, such as exhaust emissions, braking performance, and light intensity, will not pass the inspection.
I personally experienced issues with brake modifications. I remember last time I installed a set of larger brake discs, thinking the improved performance would be fine. However, during the annual inspection at the vehicle inspection station, the technician pointed out that the modification didn’t meet the factory standards and disrupted the braking balance, resulting in an immediate failure. Later, after consulting professionals, I learned that brake modifications aren’t something you can just change at will. If done carelessly—such as using low-quality parts or altering the original hydraulic system—it’s easy to fail the inspection. The key point of the annual check is to verify whether the braking force and stability meet the standards. So now, I advise anyone considering modifications to conduct thorough testing first, ensuring it won’t compromise safety before heading for inspection. Don’t make the same mistake I did—wasting money and time.