Experimental Analysis of Composite Brake Linings

Fiber reinforced polymers are promising materials for the applications in modern vehicles. Materials used for brake pads should have stable and reliable frictional and wear properties under varying conditions of load, velocity, temperature, and high durability. The main aim of this work is to replace the existing conventional asbestos based brake linings by fiber reinforced polymers. The frictional composite is developed by combining Rubber scrap (tire peels) (used as reinforced material), Graphite (friction modifier), Phenolic resin (binder), aluminum oxide (abrasive ); and the efficiency, performance is tested and compared with the existing materials in brake linings.