J2986_202602 Brake Pads, Lining, Disc, and Drum Wear Measurements

Revised

2/19/2026

Features
Issuing Committee
Scope
Content
This SAE Recommended Practice provides a common method to measure wear of friction materials (brake pad assemblies and brake shoes) and their mating parts (brake disc or brake drum). These wear measurements apply to brakes fitted on passenger cars and light trucks up to 4536 kg of Gross Vehicle Weight Rating under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS), or vehicles category M1 (passenger cars up to nine occupants, including the driver) under the European Community’s ECE Regulations.
Details
Pages
8
Citation
SAE International Recommended Practice, Brake Pads, Lining, Disc, and Drum Wear Measurements, SAE Standard J2986_202602, Revised February 2026, Issued January 2019, .
Additional Details
Publisher
Published
20 hours ago
Product Code
J2986_202602
Content Type
Recommended Practice
Status
Revised
Language
English

Revisions