This International Standard specifies a dynamometer test method to homologate alternative types of brake linings (including pads) mounted on original equipment, in accordance with UN-ECE Regulation No. 13-09, Annex 15.

This International Standard is applicable to road vehicles of categories M, N and O (see 3.1) as defined in UN ECE Consolidated resolution of the construction of vehicles, R.E.3, Annex 7.

Application for approval corresponding to this test method is to be made by the vehicle manufacturer (in the case of vehicles of category O the application is to be made by the axle or brake manufacturer) or by his duly accredited representative.

The values in square brackets, i.e. [ ], are taken from UN-ECE Regulation No. 13-09.