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Simulation and Characterization of Used Brake Friction Materials and Rotors
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A method has been developed to simulate worn-in-service brake friction materials and rotors. The simulated thin linings and worn rotors were prepared by grinding the materials to a predetermined level and then subjecting the prethinned friction couple to a moderate inertial-dynamometer conditioning sequence. The friction materials were characterized by optical microscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. The rotors were characterized by surface roughness measurements and scanning electron microscopy.
The simulated components were shown to have the same microstructure and chemical compositions as worn-in-service components. The extent of thermal and mechanical damage was found to be proportional to the duty cycles experienced. By the method described, the friction-affected layers of the simulated friction couple were found to be intermediate between those of a similar couple with 40,000 miles of light use and those of a couple with 3300 miles of medium-duty durability use. These simulated components were then used in a study of the effects of worn brake components on braking system performance.
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Jacko, M. and DuCharme, R., "Simulation and Characterization of Used Brake Friction Materials and Rotors," SAE Technical Paper 730191, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730191.Also In
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- Rhee S. K. “Influence of Rotor Metallurgy on the Wear of Friction Materials in Automotive Brakes.” SAE Transactions 80 1971 paper 710247
- Rhee S. K. DuCharme R. T. Spurgeon W. M. “Characterization of Cast Iron Friction Surfaces.” Paper 720056 SAE Automotive Engineering Congress Detroit January 1972
- Keranen T. W. Cardon M. H. Parker G. L. “Determining the Effects of Brake Degradation.” Paper 730190 SAE Automotive Engineering Congress Detroit January 1973