Precision brake testing for cars, vans, and light commercial vehicles
EquipSpecs supplies high-performance roller brake testers built specifically for light vehicles. These systems deliver accurate, repeatable results for workshops, inspection centres, and compliance testing facilities across New Zealand.
As New Zealand’s exclusive distributor for Ryme Worldwide, EquipSpecs brings global engineering excellence to local testing stations. The FRL and FRL 5.5 pair Ryme’s precision technology with EquipSpecs’ installation and calibration expertise. Together, they ensure reliable performance, precise brake-force measurement, and full NZTA compliance.
Just like our truck brake tester range, these light-vehicle systems maintain the same trusted quality. However, they are scaled for smaller platforms and compact workshop footprints, making them ideal for passenger cars, vans, and light commercial vehicles.
Ryme Worldwide FRL and FRL 5.5 — Engineered for Light Vehicle Testing
The FRL series delivers purpose build performance for light-vehicle applications. It provides the same precision and reliability as Ryme’s heavy-vehicle systems but in a compact, workshop-friendly design. Each unit pairs Ryme Worldwide engineering with EquipSpecs’ installation expertise to produce dependable results during compliance testing and routine inspections.
Available in Ryme Worldwide blue or a galvanised finish, the FRL and FRL 5.5 roller brake testers feature high-torque motors, precision sensors, and durable steel construction. As a result, they deliver accurate brake-force measurement, lasting reliability, and full NZTA compliance.
Ryme Worldwide FRL
The Brake Tester for Light Vehicles FRL is designed to check the brake condition of light vehicles up to 3,500 kg, allowing a maximum through load of up to 4 tons. The braking force is obtained from the electrical signal provided by a strain gauge to the data acquisition system.
Ryme Worldwide FRL 5.5
The FRL 5.5 Brake Tester for Light Vehicles is prepared to check the brake condition of light vehicles allowing a maximum step load of up to 6 T. The braking force is obtained from the electrical signal
provided by a strain gauge to the data acquisition system.
Why Choose a Roller Brake Tester?
A roller brake tester provides the most precise and repeatable measurement of brake performance.
Unlike portable alternatives such as decelerometers, a roller system simulates road conditions in a controlled environment, accurately measuring:
- Individual wheel brake force
- Axle imbalance
- Rolling resistance
- Total braking efficiency
This precision ensures every test meets Certificate of Fitness (COF) and Warrant of Fitness (WoF) requirements — reducing retests, improving workflow, and enhancing overall vehicle safety.
NZTA Compliance and Calibration
All EquipSpecs brake-testing equipment meets NZTA performance specifications. Routine calibration and maintenance are essential to preserve measurement accuracy and certification status.
Our technicians provide on-site calibration and service support, ensuring your roller brake tester remains compliant, traceable, and dependable year-round.
Installed and Supported by EquipSpecs
EquipSpecs provides complete solutions — consultation, installation, training, and after-sales support — backed by Ryme Worldwide’s engineering expertise.
Every roller brake tester is installed to exact specification and verified for compliance before commissioning, ensuring long-term reliability and a smooth user experience.
Frequently Asked Questions: Light Vehicle Roller Brake Testers
A roller brake tester is a fixed system that measures braking force by simulating real-road friction through motor-driven rollers. It gives accurate, repeatable results without needing to drive the vehicle on the road.
These models are suited to light-vehicle applications — including passenger cars, utes, vans, and small commercial vehicles — up to a 6T step load (FRL 5.5) or a maximum through load of 4T (FRL).
Yes, Roller brake testers are required for a COF. For WOF, roller brake testers remain the preferred and NZTA-approved method for achieving consistent, verifiable brake-performance results.
Calibration frequency depends on testing volume and NZTA guidelines. EquipSpecs can advise on schedules and provide certified calibration and maintenance services.
Yes. Both FRL models can connect with display units, data management software, and diagnostic tools to streamline testing and reporting.
Ready to Upgrade Your Testing Capabilities?
EquipSpecs supplies, installs, and supports NZTA-approved roller brake testers for light-vehicle applications across New Zealand.
Contact our team to discuss the right configuration for your workshop or inspection site.
sales@equipspecs.co.nz | (+64) 21 477 646