Friction Material Testing

Small sample sizes are used.


  • ISO 6310 - Road Vehicles - Brake Linings - Compressive Strain Test Method


  • ISO 6312 - Road Vehicles - Brake Linings - Shear Test Procedure


  • ISO 6313 - Road Vehicles - Brake Linings - Effects of Heat on Dimensions Test Procedure


  • SAE J661 - Brake Lining Quality Control Test Procedure


  • SAE J2468 - Road Vehicles - Brake Linings - Compressibility Test Procedure


  • Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission (VESC) Regulation V-3


  • Friction Assessment Screening Test (F.A.S.T.) provides quick characterization of low temperature fade and wear of dry friction materials


  • Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency (AMECA) Certification


  • Special, client directed procedures for studying durability, effectiveness, thermal, and speed sensitive characteristics of brake and clutch friction materials


  • GTL proprietary Clutch Material Evaluation Test (CMET©) for development of new clutch facings