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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 11.19.03.05" title_num="11" subtitle_num="19" chapter_num="03" heading="Brakes.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Braking systems may not allow the vehicle to be without operative brakes capable of stopping the vehicle when loaded to manufacturers gross vehicle weight at any legal road speed.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Brake lines shall be:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Protected from excessive heat and vibration by means of a heat shield, if necessary; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Installed to prevent chafing, cutting, or stretching.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Brake drums and rotors shall be permanently and plainly marked to clearly indicate, in legible cast or stamped legend, the maximum safe diameter of the drum or minimum safe thickness of the rotor beyond which it may not be used or machined, but shall be discarded.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>