A Method for the Quantification of Front Disc Brake Squeal

A subjective in-vehicle evaluation system is generally used to evaluate brake noise. This approach is quite dependent on analysis procedure, individual hearing abilities, individual tolerance level to the noise, the vehicle condition, road conditions and weather conditions. Due to the resultant subjective rating's dependence on these non-controllable factors, it was decided to develop an empirical laboratory technique using the brake dynamometer with sensitive noise measuring equipment to collect sufficient data on brake noise to allow engineers to study brake noise problems.