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    The document discusses the materials selection of disc brake pads. It outlines the operation of disc brakes where the brake pedal is depressed, forcing a piston out which pushes the brake pads together, creating friction with the rotor to slow the car down. Key factors in material selection are the coefficient of friction, heat fade, thermal expansion, and hardness. Common brake pad materials discussed are organic/asbestos pads, semi-metallic pads, and ceramic pads, outlining their compositions and suitable applications. Text and photo references are provided.

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    The document discusses the materials selection of disc brake pads. It outlines the operation of disc brakes where the brake pedal is depressed, forcing a piston out which pushes the brake pads together, creating friction with the rotor to slow the car down. Key factors in material selection are the coefficient of friction, heat fade, thermal expansion, and hardness. Common brake pad materials discussed are organic/asbestos pads, semi-metallic pads, and ceramic pads, outlining their compositions and suitable applications. Text and photo references are provided.

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    Materials Selection OfBrake Disc - Ben - Narvaez

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    Pallav Sharma
    The document discusses the materials selection of disc brake pads. It outlines the operation of disc brakes where the brake pedal is depressed, forcing a piston out which pushes the brake pads together, creating friction with the rotor to slow the car down. Key factors in material selection are the coefficient of friction, heat fade, thermal expansion, and hardness. Common brake pad materials discussed are organic/asbestos pads, semi-metallic pads, and ceramic pads, outlining their compositions and suitable applications. Text and photo references are provided.

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    Materials Selection of Disc Brake Pads

    Benjamin Narvaez MEEN 3344

    Operation of Disc Brakes


    Brake pedal is depressed pushing fluid through the system
    A piston is then forced out Brake pads are forced together Friction between pads and rotor cause the car to slow down

    Factors in Material Selection

    Coefficient of friction Heat fade Thermal expansion Hardness

    Brake Pad Materials

    Organic and Asbestos - health issues, softer composition, low heat fade resistance, small range of use Semi-Metallic 40% metal by content wt(steel wool, iron,) hard surface, high friction Towing, larger vehicles Low heat concern, wears rotors fastest Ceramic Ceramic fibers, <15% metal by wt. Ct. High hardness, more advanced technology High heat operation, less heat fade Long life

    Text and Photo References

    http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/FAQs/BrakePads/ www.wilwood.com www.howstuffworks.com http://www.e-z.net/~ts/ts/Brakfade.htm

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