What does DOT approved mean?
There is no such thing as DOT (Department of Transportation) approved brake kits. They do not certify or approve components. When a brake manufacturer or seller claims their product is “DOT approved”, the claim is false. The only components regulated by DOT are: 1. Brake hoses 2. Brake fluid 3. Tires 4. Exterior Lamps (A manufacturer using the DOT symbol on the above products signifies that the manufacturer has “self certified” that the product meets FMVSS standards) New vehicles must comply with certain government standards. The controlling document for standards is the “Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard”, or FMVSS. Brake performance is covered under FMVSS sections 105 and 135. Vehicle manufacturers certify, either through self-certification or independent certification, that their vehicles comply with the standards. Brake components, like many other vehicle components, are generally the way they are as a result of performance, cost, manufacturer preference, and sometimes, traditi
