This SAE Recommended Practice presents service brake performance requirements for brake systems of all combinations of new passenger cars and new trailers (braked or unbraked) intended for roadway use (excluding special-purpose passenger vehicles such as ambulances@ hearses@ etc.). Acceptable performance requirements are based on data obtained from SAE J134. Purpose??The purpose of thispractice is to establish the minimum service brake system performance requirements with regard to: Stopping Ability Of cold brakes as affected by vehicle speed. Of hot brakes as affected by vehicle speed and duty cycles. Of cold brakes during emergency or inoperative power assist conditions. Pedal Force??Maximum and/or minimum force allowable. Brake Stability Brake System Integrity
SAE J135-1973 history
2013SAE J135-2013 Service Brake System Performance Requirements Passenger car Trailer combinations
1993SAE J135-1993 Service Brake System Performance Requirements Passenger car Trailer combinations
1985SAE J135-1985 Service Brake System Performance Requirements - Passenger Car-Trailer Combinations
1979SAE J135A-1979 Service Brake System Performance Requirements - Passenger Car - Trailer Combinations
1973SAE J135-1973 Service Brake System Performance Requirements - Passenger Car - Trailer Combinations