Kenya (KEBS) - Adoption of Standard DKS 249:2020 on Automobile Drum Brake Linings and Disk Brake Pads

​​On October 22, 2020, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has informed the adoption of the standard DKS 249:2020 on automobile drum brake linings and disk brake pads on August 21, 2020. This Kenya Standard specifies requirements for moulded automobile drum brake linings and disc brake pads. It also gives tests for brake lining friction materials to determine mechanical characteristics.

Technical reference:

- ISO 6311-1980 Road vehicles – Brake linings – Internal shear strength of lining material – Test procedure.

- ISO 6312-1981 Road vehicles – Brake linings – Shear test procedure for disc brake pad and drum brake show assemblies.

- KS 06-71: 1980 Method for Rockwell hardness test.

Proposed date of entry into force: Upon declaration as mandatory by the relevant Cabinet Secretary