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Area of Science:

  • Tribology
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Brake pad linings are critical for braking system performance.
  • Traditional brake pads utilize complex compounds with over 20 sintered components.
  • These materials achieve friction coefficients between 0.2 and 0.6 at temperatures up to 200°C.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the tribological behavior of a traditional brake pad compound under near-real conditions.
  • To investigate the influence of temperature on friction coefficient.
  • To propose a predictive model for friction coefficient variation with temperature.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental testing of a traditional brake pad compound.
  • Analysis of tribological behavior at various elevated temperatures.
  • Development of a mathematical model correlating temperature and friction coefficient.

Main Results:

  • The friction coefficient increased from 0.4 to 0.6 as temperature rose from 100°C to 180°C.
  • Further temperature increase to 350°C resulted in a decrease in friction coefficient to 0.2.
  • The proposed model accurately predicted the observed friction coefficient trends, particularly at higher temperatures.

Conclusions:

  • Brake pad friction is highly temperature-dependent.
  • A novel model effectively captures the complex relationship between temperature and friction coefficient.
  • The findings are crucial for optimizing brake system design and performance across diverse operating temperatures.