Abstract
Present paper discusses frictional sliding response and stability of graphite-based composite brake pad material under ranges of pressures (
P), sliding velocities (
V) and material properties (graphite particle size, hardness, ultimate tensile and flexural strengths) of (2–4
MPa), (11.4–15
m/s), (20–470
μm), (70–90
HRL), (6–16
MPa) and (5–37
MPa), respectively. One generalized equation is derived to express this response. Optimum
μ of 0.485 is attained at values of
P,
V and material properties of 2
MPa, 15
m/s, 21
μm, 90
HRL, 15.84 and 6.85
MPa, respectively.