Abstract: A friction lining (5) for a device which is cooled with fluid or lubricant and is intended for transferring torque, in particular a friction clutch, synchronizing element or brake, the friction lining being fastened on a carrier body (2) in order to form a friction surface (6) and the torque being transferred to a counter-surface, is constructed from at least two different layers, and in particular from at least one porous substrate (11, 11') which is fastened on the carrier body (2) and which is constructed like a composite material from a cellulose base with synthetic fibers and filler, and from a porous friction layer (12) which is fastened on the substrate (11,11') and is made of synthetic fibers, preferably carbon, which are bonded with a thermoset resin.