Maine State Inspection Class A – Q’s and
A’s
Minimum Brake Pedal Reserve - -1/3
-Transmission requirements - -Functioning Drive, Reverse, and Park
-Required Functional Malfunction indicator lights
(Class A only) - -ABS, TPMS, Airbag,BRAKE
-Parking Brake Requirements - -Hold vehicle, Not connected to service
brake system, no oil or grease on linings, must disengage
-Minimum Brake pad thickness - -2/32"
-Maximum Brake pad crack depth - -1/2 way through
-Reject vehicle if the brake pad surface is covered with this - -grease or oil
-Reject vehicle if brake discs or drums have these - -substantial cracks in
friction surface, excessive rust, oil or grease contamination
-Reject vehicle if the inside diameter of the drum is: - -larger than the
discard thickness stamped on the drum
-Reject vehicle if any brake disc thickness is: - -Thinner than the discard
thickness stamped on the disc
-Hydraulic system components that must be free of leaks and structural rust
- -Master cylinder, Reservoir, brake lines/hoses, ABS hydraulic unit, Calipers,
Wheel Cylinders
-Power Assist Braking System Check - -Engine off- push pedal until it
becomes firm. Start engine and ensure brake pedal drops slightly.
-How to test vacuum assist check valve - -After checking Power assist
operation, shut engine off. Press brake pedal several times ensuring that 2 or
3 applications are assisted before pedal becomes stiff again.
-Exterior body component requirements - -Vehicle must have solid attached
hood, doors, fenders, etc.
-Reject vehicle (Exterior) - -Rust holes in passenger area or structure.
Inoperable door latches, Trunk area unsealed, Hood latch fails to operate.
, -Exterior door handle removal requirements - -Must be able to manually
open from inside of vehicle
-Reject vehicle (Exterior) - -Fenders do not cover tire tread, front or rear
fenders removed, bumper replaced with less robust parts, missing bumpers.
-Minimum Brake Fluid level in reservoir - -1/2 full
-Reject Vehicle (Fuel System) - -Missing fuel fill cap, Evaporator hose
disconnected/broken
-Reject Vehicle (Fuel System) - -Fuel line rusted to near failure
-Seat Belts required in this year and newer - -1966
-Seat Mounting Requirements - -Mounted to floor, adjustable seats must
stay in position
-Retractable Seat Belts required in this year and newer - -1980
-Battery requirements - -Must have functioning hold down system, not
located in passenger compartment without proper cover
-Vehicles required to have splash guards - -6000 lbs GVWR and up
-License Plate Requirements - -Must be current, horizontally mounted so as
to be easily read, and be displayed front and rear.
-Exhaust Components Required - -The exhaust system includes the exhaust
manifold, the piping leading from the flange at the exhaust manifold to and
including the mufflers, the tail piping, and the catalytic converter.
-Exhaust system must be free of: - -Leaks, holes, unsupported/clamped
components, loose baffles.
-Exhaust system must exit where? - -Completely to side or rear of the
enclosed passenger portion of the vehicles body.
-What year Catalytic Converters are required - -1982 and newer
-Maximum size of un-repaired bullseye windshield fractures allowed in
Critical Vision Area - -1 Inch
-Maximum length of Windshield cracks allowed anywhere on the windshield
- -6 inches
A’s
Minimum Brake Pedal Reserve - -1/3
-Transmission requirements - -Functioning Drive, Reverse, and Park
-Required Functional Malfunction indicator lights
(Class A only) - -ABS, TPMS, Airbag,BRAKE
-Parking Brake Requirements - -Hold vehicle, Not connected to service
brake system, no oil or grease on linings, must disengage
-Minimum Brake pad thickness - -2/32"
-Maximum Brake pad crack depth - -1/2 way through
-Reject vehicle if the brake pad surface is covered with this - -grease or oil
-Reject vehicle if brake discs or drums have these - -substantial cracks in
friction surface, excessive rust, oil or grease contamination
-Reject vehicle if the inside diameter of the drum is: - -larger than the
discard thickness stamped on the drum
-Reject vehicle if any brake disc thickness is: - -Thinner than the discard
thickness stamped on the disc
-Hydraulic system components that must be free of leaks and structural rust
- -Master cylinder, Reservoir, brake lines/hoses, ABS hydraulic unit, Calipers,
Wheel Cylinders
-Power Assist Braking System Check - -Engine off- push pedal until it
becomes firm. Start engine and ensure brake pedal drops slightly.
-How to test vacuum assist check valve - -After checking Power assist
operation, shut engine off. Press brake pedal several times ensuring that 2 or
3 applications are assisted before pedal becomes stiff again.
-Exterior body component requirements - -Vehicle must have solid attached
hood, doors, fenders, etc.
-Reject vehicle (Exterior) - -Rust holes in passenger area or structure.
Inoperable door latches, Trunk area unsealed, Hood latch fails to operate.
, -Exterior door handle removal requirements - -Must be able to manually
open from inside of vehicle
-Reject vehicle (Exterior) - -Fenders do not cover tire tread, front or rear
fenders removed, bumper replaced with less robust parts, missing bumpers.
-Minimum Brake Fluid level in reservoir - -1/2 full
-Reject Vehicle (Fuel System) - -Missing fuel fill cap, Evaporator hose
disconnected/broken
-Reject Vehicle (Fuel System) - -Fuel line rusted to near failure
-Seat Belts required in this year and newer - -1966
-Seat Mounting Requirements - -Mounted to floor, adjustable seats must
stay in position
-Retractable Seat Belts required in this year and newer - -1980
-Battery requirements - -Must have functioning hold down system, not
located in passenger compartment without proper cover
-Vehicles required to have splash guards - -6000 lbs GVWR and up
-License Plate Requirements - -Must be current, horizontally mounted so as
to be easily read, and be displayed front and rear.
-Exhaust Components Required - -The exhaust system includes the exhaust
manifold, the piping leading from the flange at the exhaust manifold to and
including the mufflers, the tail piping, and the catalytic converter.
-Exhaust system must be free of: - -Leaks, holes, unsupported/clamped
components, loose baffles.
-Exhaust system must exit where? - -Completely to side or rear of the
enclosed passenger portion of the vehicles body.
-What year Catalytic Converters are required - -1982 and newer
-Maximum size of un-repaired bullseye windshield fractures allowed in
Critical Vision Area - -1 Inch
-Maximum length of Windshield cracks allowed anywhere on the windshield
- -6 inches
