JAC Motors released a report on the Maextro V800 brake pedal testing on October 13. The document states that the pedal withstands a force of 1500N, meeting industry standards. During additional testing, the component showed no cracks or damage under a longitudinal force of 3000N.
The testing protocol involved applying a longitudinal force of 3000N at a speed of 20mm/min, held for 5 seconds, and repeated 5 times. A total of 14 brake pedal assemblies were inspected. The report does not specify if the tests were conducted under static or dynamic conditions.
Industry experts noted that the speed of force application significantly impacts results. A gradual increase in pressure differs from the instantaneous force exerted during emergency braking. Engineers emphasize that design requirements must account for these rapid impact scenarios.
Dong Yang, chairman of the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance, stated on October 11 that non-standard limit testing can mislead public opinion. He argued that such methods, when focused on a single performance metric, may unfairly damage brand reputations.
While the initial report did not disclose the testing facility, media reports identified the China Automotive Engineering Research Institute as the entity responsible. Maextro customer service confirmed that the V800 brake pedal exceeds both national and industry standards.
