TM5 – Tapley Meter (Feet, Floor block) / TM15 – Tapley Meter (Metres, Floor block)

The Tapley meter is the most recognised international standard decelerometer, and as such is trusted by many leading government authorities around the world to set local brake testing standards. Results of Tapley meter tests are accepted as evidence of braking efficiency in Courts of Law throughout the world.

For new customers we recommend that the Bowmonk Brakemeter / Dynometer is ordered instead, but for existing customers the Tapley Brake Test Meter is still available to order with a scale reading in either Metric or Imperial for stopping distance. G force is always shown in %G. The vehicle being tested must be driven at a speed of at least 15 mph (20 mph recommended).

A choice of two mounting mechanisms is available – a floor block or a clamp. All floor block mounting types are supplied with wooden boxes, while clamp mounting types are supplied with carry cases. 

Please note that the final picture in the Gallery tab above shows the original Tapley BM meter – this model is no longer in production but we can still provide repair and calibration services for this instrument.

• The Tapley meter is very robust and has low maintenance costs.
• Readily transportable weighing only 10kg complete with its protective casing.
• Simple to operate and needs very little operator training.
• The recommended recertification interval for a Tapley meter is every two years and this is carried out at low cost by us, the manufacturers.
• The Tapley meter has been a recognized international standard decelerometer for almost 100 years and is certified to a standard agreed by the National Physical Laboratory in the U.K.
• Results of Tapley meter tests are accepted as evidence of braking efficiency in Courts of Law throughout the world.