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This SAE Performance Criteria code applies to vehicles that are tested in accordance with SAE J 1729 and SAE J 1626.

This document recommends a method to determine which brake force (SAE J 1729 and SAE J 1626) to use in determining the capability of the parking brake. It also provides guidelines to minimum performance requirements for parking brake.