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SAE J160 (MAY2025)

Thermal Swell, Growth, and Hot Compressibility of Brake Friction Materials and Noise Insulators
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SAE J160 (MAY2025)

Thermal Swell, Growth, and Hot Compressibility of Brake Friction Materials and Noise Insulators

PUBLISH DATE 2025
SAE J160 (MAY2025)
This document specifies a universal method of measuring the thickness change of friction materials to determine the effects of temperature. The test applies to both disc and drum-type linings commonly used in hydraulic and air brake systems for automotive or commercial vehicle applications. This document describes several methods for thermal swell and growth. Method A is where the friction material is in contact with a heated surface to simulate the heat input to the pad that occurs during actual usage. Method B uses an oven to heat the freestanding material and is an approximate procedure requiring less instrumentation. Method A is recommended for disc brake pad assemblies, noise insulators, or flat coupons, while Method B is recommended for curved drum brake linings. This document also describes how to test the warmed-up disc brake pads and noise insulators for hot compressibility using Method A.
SDO SAE: SAE International
Document Number J160
Publication Date May 27, 2025
Language en - English
Page Count
Revision Level 202505
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Publish Date Document Id Type View
May 27, 2025 J160_202505 Revision
Feb. 13, 2013 J160 (FEB2013) Revision
Oct. 4, 2001 J160_200110 Revision
July 1, 1970 J160_197007 Revision