SAE J79-1972
Brake Disc and Drum Thermocouple Installation

Standard No.

SAE J79-1972

Release Date

1972

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Status

Be replaced 2009-03

Replace By

SAE J79-2009

Latest

SAE J79-2009

Scope

To provide a uniform method for installing thermocouples in automotive brake discs and drums. This SAE Recommended Practice describes two methods for installing thermocouples in automotive brake discs or drums for the purpose of indicating bulk temperature during inertia dynamometer and vehicle road tests.

SAE J79-1972 history

• 2009 SAE J79-2009 Brake Disc and Drum Thermocouple Installation
• 1972 SAE J79-1972 Brake Disc and Drum Thermocouple Installation