This SAE Recommended Practice is intended as a guide toward implementation of a standard practice but may be subject to frequent change to keep pace with experience and technical advances. This should be kept in mind when considering its use. The SAE No. 2 friction test machine is used to evaluate the friction characteristics of automatic transmission plate clutch with automotive transmission fluids. It can also be used to conduct durability tests on wet friction systems.
SAE J286-1996 history
2012SAE J286-2012 SAE No. 2 Clutch Friction Test Machine Guidelines
2006SAE J286-2006 SAE No. 2 Clutch Friction Test Machine Guidelines
2005SAE J286-2005 SAE No. 2 Clutch Friction Test Machine Guidelines
1996SAE J286-1996 SAE No. 2 Clutch Friction Test Machine Guidelines
1983SAE J286-1983 SAE No. 2 Clutch Friction Test Machine Test Procedure@ Recommended Practice (November 1983)
1972SAE J286-1972 SAE NO. 2 CLUTCH FRICTION TEST MACHINE TEST PROCEDURE