SAE J843-1997
Brake System Road Test Code Passenger Car and Light-Duty Truck

Standard No.

SAE J843-1997

Release Date

1997

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Status

Be replaced 2013-09

Replace By

SAE J843-2013

Latest

SAE J843-2013

Scope

This SAE Recommended Practice establishes a uniform procedure for the level road test of the brake systems of new light-duty trucks and new multipurpose passenger vehicles up to and including 2700 kg (6000 lb) gvw and all classes of new passenger cars. The purpose of the test code is to establish brake system capabilities with regard to: 1.)Deceleration versus input, as affected by vehicle speed, brake temperature, and usage; 2.)Brake system integrity; 3.) Stopping ability during emergency or inoperative power assist conditions; and 4.) Water recovery characteristics.

SAE J843-1997 history

• 2013 SAE J843-2013 Brake System Road Test Code Passenger Car and Light-Duty Truck
• 1997 SAE J843-1997 Brake System Road Test Code Passenger Car and Light-Duty Truck
• 1990 SAE J843-1990 Brake System Road Test Code - Passenger Car and Light-Duty Truck
• 1973 SAE J843D-1973 BRAKE SYSTEM ROAD TEST CODE—PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT-DUTY TRUCK
• 1971 SAE J843-1971 Brake System Road Test Code - Passenger Car and Light-Duty Truck@ Recommended Practice
• 1970 SAE J843C-1970 BRAKE SYSTEM ROAD TEST CODE—PASSENGER CAR
• 1969 SAE J843B-1969 BRAKE SYSTEM ROAD TEST CODE—PASSENGER CAR
• 1965 SAE J843A-1965 Brake System Road Test Code - Passenger Car
• 1963 SAE J843-1963 BRAKE SYSTEM ROAD TEST CODE-PASSENGER CAR