The brake and light inspection must be performed for the dmv before they will issue a title to the owner of the vehicle.
How to become a brake and light inspection.
Station equipment reference material and records.
The bar brake and lamp adjuster licensing examinations evaluate candidates knowledge of brake and lamp inspection requirements as well as adjustment and diagnoses.
Adjuster may test inspect adjust repair and certify the braking systems of all vehicles including motorcycles.
After the inspection the mechanic will provide a detailed report that describes the source and cause of the brake issue along with the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.
Examination questions are based on the bar brake and lamp adjuster job knowledge domains developed by the department s office of examination resources.
When a brake and lamp inspection is completed a certificate is issued that can o be presented to the dmv or california highway patrol as proof of correction of any cited condition and the safety of the vehicle.
All adjusting inspecting servicing and repairing of brake systems for the purpose of issuing any certificates of adjustment shall be performed in official stations by official adjusters.
The reason for performing a brake and light inspection is to make sure your car is in a safe driving condition.
Total for inspections and certs.
There are three brake adjuster license classes.
The cost of a brake inspection is 42 00 for a standard vehicle trucks where axles need to be pulled to check brakes are 93 00 the cost of a light inspection is 32 00 for a standard vehicle each certificate is 3 50.
Valid brake adjuster license.
The brake and lamp inspection takes about two hours to perform because of all the tests we do.
81 00 trucks where axles need to be pulled to check brakes 132 00.
There is only one lamp adjuster license class.
Adjuster may test inspect adjust repair and certify the lighting systems on all vehicles including motorcycles.
Official brake station sign.
Lamp and brake adjuster licensing requirements registration licensure and renewal requirements potential license denial or suspension for failure to pay taxes.
This handbook for official lamp adjusting stations is intended to serve as a reference for official lamp adjusting stations and licensed lamp adjusters and persons desiring to be licensed as adjusters.
A vehicle may also need an inspection to correct a defect cited by a law enforcement agency such as the california highway patrol.