Performance evaluation of brake pads developed using two different manufacturing methods

Abstract The aim is to study the effect of several distinct manufacturing processes, parameters and ingredients on the physical, mechanical and frictional characteristics of brake pad developed using hand lay method (sample 1), brake pad developed using hot compression method (sample 2) and commercial brake pad (sample 3). The non asbestos brake pad samples were compared with the selected commercial brake pad sample using pin on disc test set up. Results showed that friction performances of all three samples were insensitive to water and oil absorption test. Sample 2 had better mechanical properties and greater wear resistance than other two samples which are attributed to use of hot press method of manufacturing the composite and selecting the carbon‐based ingredients. Sample 1 maintained high coefficient of friction even though manufactured with the help of hand lay method. Both fabricated brake pads are stable upto the temperature 220 °C without any weight loss and degradation. Brake pad surfaces showed different shape wear debris and plateaus significantly affecting the friction characteristics. Finally, the test results indicated that both fabricated brake pad samples have potential braking characteristics to be used as a brake pad material.