LINING LIMITS

This article tries to answer questions about replacement brake lining quality. It considers friction codes, resistance to fade, wear, noise, resistance to effects of water, friendliness to drums and rotors, lining quality and lining identification. It includes several charts and photos and an insert: "Brake Lining Scorecard."

• Corporate Authors:

  Hearst Books

  Motor Books Department, 224 West 57th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Weissler, P
• Publication Date: 1983-8

Media Info

• Pagination: 9 p.
• Serial:
  • Motor
  • Volume: 160
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brake linings; Brakes; Braking performance; Friction; Noise; Quality control; Wear
• Uncontrolled Terms: Friction index; Quality
• Old TRIS Terms: Brake fade; Brake squeal
• Subject Areas: Environment; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00382513
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-035 622
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Apr 30 1984 12:00AM