
When you need to know . . .

Did a brake system failure
cause or contribute to the accident?
Were the brakes
functioning properly at the time of the accident?
What was the condition of
the braking system prior to the accident?
Were the brakes actually
applied at the time of the accident?
Were both the accelerator
and the brakes applied at the time of the accident?
Can subrogation be
successfully pursued in this case?

Detail of Brake Failure
Investigation/Analysis Service
File review (including examination of police report and vehicle
repair records)
Phone interviews of involved parties (when assigned)
Vehicle inspection:
Remove wheels and inspect brake components
Inspect/test brake master cylinder
Inspect/test ABS control system and sensors
Measure brake pedal performance
Electronic scan of PCM and ABS control modules (when possible)
Test-drive vehicle to determine performance (when possible)
Submission of brake fluid sample for independent laboratory
analysis
Thorough photo documentation of inspection / investigation
process
Establish proper chain of custody and evidence storage (when
needed)
Coordination and file documentation
Preparation of a fully detailed written report

