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Minimum tool requirements for all facilities - as per the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure:
- Standard issue domestic/metric hand tools applicable to vehicles and systems to be inspected
- Optical headlight aiming device suitable for vehicles being inspected
- Wheel assembly removal device; in addition, facilities licensed 8200kg or over MUST have a device capable of lifting dual wheel assembly
- Brake drum and lining/pad measuring tools (only tools specially designed for the purpose are acceptable)
- Hoisting or lifting devices
- Overhead/walk-under hoist or pit (motor vehicles 5500kg and less, first time registered vehicles, rebuilt vehicles)
- Floor jack hydraulic/pneumatic and jack stands used for all other vehicles except motorcycles
- Tire tread depth gauge (in 32nds of an inch and millimeters)
- Tire pressure gauge
- Steering/suspension free play measuring device(s) [KPI tools - dial indicators, Go-No-Go gauges or other tools specifically designed for the use]
- Torque wrench (appropriate for wheels/rims inspected)
- Gauges for fifth wheel king pin, jaws, and pintle hitch (Trailers 5000kg and up)
- Digital voltmeter (pressure fuel)
- Digital decibel (sound) meter
- Chamber mate or device for measuring air brake chambers
For a list of applicable CBS part numbers, please view the catalog link above.
