A Study into the Effect of Loading and Sliding Speed to the Tribological Properties of Brake Pad Material

• Main Author: Abdul Razak bin Rustami, Abdul Razak
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Teknologi Petronas 2008
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/630/1/FINAL_REPORT.pdf; http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/630/

Nowadays, many accidents happen because the failure of the brake to perform effectively. It is because some inferior quality brake pad can not withstand with the loading force and sliding speed between the brake pad and the disc. The friction between the brake pad and rotor are the main factors to stop the vehicle. So we can avoid the accidents if the brake systems can effectively functions. The lack of knowledge about the selection of proper material of brake pad also contributes to the accidents. In this project, a study into the effect of loading and sliding speed to the tribological properties of brake pad material will provide test data and information about the ability of the brake pad to deliver a good braking on such condition. The information obtained from this research study hopefully will provide an insight to the future development of the brake pad material.