UN R90 Supplement 11 (02 series) · UNECE Regulation No. 90 (ECE R90) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of replacement brake lining assemblies, drum-brake linings and discs and drums for power-driven vehicles and their trailers.
UN R90 — Supplement 11 to the 02 series of amendments
Supplement 10 → 11
- What changed
- In case of vehicles of Category L, replacement brake lining assemblies or replacement drum brake linings may be marketed in calliper sets and/or drum sets.
- If necessary, the packaging may carry a QR code, weblink or other digital carrier, with the words “Full list of approved applications” near it.
- The required fitting instructions may be provided by a QR code, a weblink or another type of digital data carrier on or in the packaging.
- Why
- For Category L vehicles, there are too many cases or variables to have a packaging per axle set.
- The packaging of brake pads/drums has a limited dimension, and in some cases there is no space for all approved applications.
- The option of digital fitting instructions aims at reducing waste and costs.
Q1What changed10 changes
Calliper sets and drum sets for Category L vehicles (paras. 6.1.1. and 6.1.2.)
Replacement brake lining assemblies or replacement drum brake linings conforming to a type approved under this Regulation must be marketed in axle sets. In case of vehicles of Category L, they may be marketed in calliper sets and/or drum sets. Each axle, calliper and drum set must be contained in a sealed package constructed to show previous opening. Before this supplement, paragraph 6.1.2. said “Each axle set”.
Digital carrier for the full list of approved applications (paras. 6.1.3.4. and 6.1.3.4.1.)
If necessary, a Quick Response (QR) code, weblink or another type of digital carrier may supplement the list of approved vehicles/axles/brakes. The carrier must be placed, printed or engraved visibly, clearly legibly and indelibly on the packaging. When a digital carrier is used, the words “Full list of approved applications” must be printed near it. The digital application listing must be edited in a printable format. It must be available for the lifetime of the product, at least five years counted from the time when production is definitely discontinued. The consumer must not be required to submit any personal data before being able to access the digital application listing.
Digital carrier on the packaging of replacement brake discs or drums (para. 6.2.1.5.)
If necessary, the information required under paragraphs 6.2.1.2. and 6.2.1.3. may be supplemented by a QR code, weblink or another type of digital carrier. The carrier must be placed, printed or engraved visibly, clearly legibly and indelibly on the packaging. When a digital carrier is used, the words “Full list of approved applications” must be printed near it. The digital application listing must be edited in a printable format. It must be available for the life time of the product, at least 5 years counted from the time when production is definitely discontinued. The consumer must not be required to submit any personal data before being able to access the listing.
Fitting instructions through a digital data carrier (paras. 6.3. to 6.3.3.)
Fitting instructions required under paragraphs 6.1.4. to 6.1.4.4. and 6.2.1.4. to 6.2.1.4.2. may be given by a QR code, weblink or other digital data carrier. The carrier must be placed, printed or engraved visibly, clearly legibly and indelibly on the packaging or included in the packaging. Near the carrier, the words “Read instructions first” and the ISO 2575 N.03 symbol must be printed or engraved visibly, clearly legibly and indelibly. The digital instructions must be printable and available for the life time of the product, at least five years after production is definitely discontinued. The manufacturer must provide a statement, added to the approval documentation, confirming availability for at least five years after production has been discontinued. The consumer must not be required to submit any personal data before being able to access the digital fitting instructions.
Q2Why it changed
- Proposed by
- Experts from Italy and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA)
- Working party
- GRVA, 16th session (May 2023)
Reasons
In the case of vehicles of Category L, the same brake lining assemblies could be fitted on various and different applications. With too many cases or variables, a packaging per axle set is impossible for these vehicles. The proposed amendment intends to consider the calliper set/drum set instead of the axle set.
Sources (2)
“In the case of vehicles of Category L, the same brake lining assemblies could be fitted on various and different applications.”
“Since there are too many cases or variables, it’s impossible to have a packaging per axle set, for Category L vehicles. The proposed amendment intends to consider the calliper set/drum set, instead of the axle set.”
The packaging of brake pads/drums has a limited dimension, and in some cases there is no space to report all approved applications on it. If all approved applications were on the packaging, each package would need an update for each new application. This is not feasible and risks a product with no updated information for the final consumer. The solution is optional and not exclusively for Category L vehicles. It is meant for every category of motor vehicles, even if the major criticalities are with Category L vehicles because their packaging is smaller.
Sources (4)
“The packaging of brake pads/drums has a limited dimension and in some case it’s impossible to report in the packaging all applications approved, because there is no space available.”
“should all applications approved be reported in the packaging, the updating of each packaging would be needed each time there is a new application available on the market”
“This is not feasible, and it represents a risk to have a product with no updated information for the final consumer.”
“The proposed solution is optional, and not exclusively for Category L vehicles. It is meant for every category of motor vehicles, even if the major criticalities are with Category L vehicles because their packaging is smaller”
Fitting instructions are provided to date as printed papers in the packaging, very frequently in two different languages among many dozens of possible combinations. This is a waste of resources, space and weight that creates logistic costs. The proposal aims at reducing waste and costs.
Sources (3)
“Fitting instructions are provided to date in the form of printed papers included in the packaging, very frequently carrying two different languages amongst the many dozens of possible combinations.”
“This is a waste of resources, space and weight that creates logistic costs.”
“This proposal aims at reducing waste and costs by allowing manufacturers to opt for providing all the required fitting instructions via a QR code or another type of digital data carrier.”
Supplement 5 to the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 129 allows a QR code or weblink to replace the paper instructions. Under the third revision of the 1958 Agreement, the introduction of DETA and the Unique Identifier (UI) leads toward digitalisation of approval information. The UI will also bring to all repair workshops the IT equipment needed to read a QR code. Considering this, it is assumed that this proposal will not cause an economic burden to users.
Sources (3)
“(Enhanced Child Restraint Systems), which entered into force in January 2022, allows the alternative use of a QR code or weblink to replace the paper instructions.”
“Considering that under the third revision of the 1958 Agreement, the introduction of the Database for the Exchange of Type Approval (DETA) and the Unique Identifier (UI) leads toward digitalisation of approval information”
“the latter feature (i.e. UI) will also bring to all repair workshops the IT equipment needed to also read a QR code, it is assumed that this proposal will not cause an economic burden to users.”
Proposer's reason (informal document GRVA-16-14)
For paragraph 6.2.1.5., packaging of brake discs/drums has a limited dimension, and in some cases there is no space for all approved application information. The proposal is aimed at allowing, as an option, the required information to be reported through digital format, leading at least to a general catalogue.
Submitted by Experts from Italy and CLEPA. Working party adoption: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/16, para. 122.
Sources (2)
“Packaging of brake discs/drums has a limited dimension and in some case it’s impossible to report in the packaging all information of applications approved, because there is no space available.”
“the proposal of amendment is aimed at allowing, as an option, to report the information required through digital format (e.g. QR code, website) leading at least to a general catalogue.”
Document trail
- —ProposalGRVA-15-14Informal proposal by Italy
- —ProposalGRVA-15-25Informal proposal by CLEPA
- 2023-03ProposalECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2023/12Proposal by Italy and CLEPA, based on GRVA-15-14 and GRVA-15-25
- —Amended in sessionGRVA-16-14Amendment by Italy and CLEPA that adds paragraph 6.2.1.5.
- —Working party adoptsECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/16Session report, para. 122
- 2023-09Sent to WP.29ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/130Text that GRVA sent to WP.29 and AC.1
- 2023-11WP.29 adoptsECE/TRANS/WP.29/1175Adopted at the 191st session (session report, para. 180)
- 2024-06-15In forceC.N.249.2024.TREATIES-XI.B.16.90UN depositary notification
Q3Who is affected
Vehicle manufacturer
- No direct action for this role.
Component supplier
- For Category L vehicles, put each calliper or drum set in a sealed package constructed to show previous opening.
- If you use a digital carrier under paragraph 6.1.3.4. or 6.2.1.5., print “Full list of approved applications” near it.
- Keep digital application listings printable and available for the product lifetime, at least five years after production is definitely discontinued.
- Near digital instruction carriers, print or engrave “Read instructions first” and the ISO 2575 N.03 symbol as paragraph 6.3.1. requires.
- Keep digital fitting instructions printable and available for the product lifetime, at least five years after production is definitely discontinued.
- If you give digital fitting instructions, provide the statement on their availability that paragraph 6.3.2. requires.
- Make sure that consumers can access the digital listing and fitting instructions without submitting personal data.
Technical service / Approval authority
- If digital fitting instructions are used, check that the approval documentation has the manufacturer's statement required by paragraph 6.3.2.
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