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Evaluation of Brake System Performance for Transit Bus Operation and Maintenance
Technical Paper
2001-01-2747
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
Improper brake system performance and braking force distribution on transit buses causes vehicle instability during braking directly affecting it's handling and safety. It also affects vehicle maintenance cost due to premature brake component and tire wear.
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the transit industry's experience regarding brake testing, that would help to evaluate system performance, using the most efficient and inexpensive method (depending on the required task) available at this time. A successful discussion within the SAE may suggest a guideline to agencies responsible for vehicle safety (e.g., DOT) to review and then establish requirements for bus brake system design and evaluation technique and criteria. This will in turn positively effect transit industry operation and maintenance.
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Citation
Neyman, A., "Evaluation of Brake System Performance for Transit Bus Operation and Maintenance," SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-2747, 2001, https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-2747.Also In
References
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 121
- Proposed rules for Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration “Brake Performance Requirements for Commercial Vehicle Inspected by Performance-Based Brake Testers”
- Federal Register 65 154 August 9 2000
- “Research and Development Limits and Recommendations for Bus Brake System Performance Test Conducted on Muller BEM 7000 Brake Tester” NYCT, Research & Development Department
- Equipment Manual
- SAE technical paper 2000-01-3413 On the Distribution of Braking Force in Road Braking
- SAE technical paper 982915E Performance Charts: Analysis of Heavy Vehicle Braking Performance