Examination of the Tribological Properties of Brake Pads with Different Hardness Characteristics

Brake pads consist of a combination of different materials such as binder, friction adjuster, reinforcement material, lubricant and filler material. Brake pads are produced by using certain proportions of materials containing these components. The tribological properties of the brake pad differ according to the material content of the brake pad composition. The physical properties of the produced brake pads are another factor affecting the tribological properties of the brake pads. In this study, brake pads with different hardness properties were produced. By examining the braking performance of the produced brake pads, its effect on tribological properties has been determined.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Brake pad, Hardness, Tribology

Brake pads consist of a combination of different materials such as binder, friction adjuster, reinforcement material, lubricant and filler material. Brake pads are produced by using certain proportions of materials containing these components. The tribological properties of the brake pad differ according to the material content of the brake pad composition. The physical properties of the produced brake pads are another factor affecting the tribological properties of the brake pads. In this study, brake pads with different hardness properties were produced. By examining the braking performance of the produced brake pads, its effect on tribological properties has been determined.

Keywords: Brake pad, Hardness, Tribology

Sugözü, B. & Sugözü, İ. (2021). Examination of the Tribological Properties of Brake Pads with Different Hardness Characteristics. Journal of Current Research on Engineering, Science and Technology, 7 (2), 219-224.