Maextro officially released the third-party inspection results for the V800 brake pedal on October 13. According to the company, the component was tested on October 11 by a state-accredited agency. The pedal met the QC/T 788-2018 industry standard, which requires a longitudinal force of 1500N with a displacement of no more than 5mm.
The testing protocol included an intensified stress test where the pedal withstood a longitudinal force of 3000N without showing cracks or structural damage. Despite these results, Maextro acknowledged in communications to owners that the brake pedal bracket base requires improved strength margins under extreme destructive conditions. The company plans to begin optimization upgrades starting in November.
The results faced public criticism from a Dongchedi host who had previously broken three V800 brake pedals during testing. The host questioned the validity of static versus dynamic load testing, noting that the material composition—polypropylene with 40 percent glass fiber—behaves differently under sudden dynamic stress compared to static loads.
Furthermore, the critic pointed out that the sample showed a permanent deformation of 4.07mm under a 1500N load, which is close to the 5mm limit. The host also questioned why the manufacturer opted for third-party testing instead of conducting internal dynamic simulations, which could replicate high-speed braking scenarios. Maextro has not yet responded to these specific inquiries.
