This book examines material composites used in connection with brake friction, their design and safety. To aid in understanding, the essentials of friction are explained. This second edition was extended to include friction material composites without copper, as they offer an environmentally friendlier option. The second edition is intended to support beginners by offering insights into the essentials of friction material composites, helping them to develop a broader understanding of brake friction materials. Friction materials find wide-ranging applications in household and industrial appliances, brake pads for automotive applications, rail brake friction pads and composition brake blocks. This second edition is an introductory volume to a set of related books, and is based on the author's experience and expertise with various material manufacturers, brake manufacturers, vehicle manufacturers, researchers and testing labs around the world with which the author has been associated for the past 28 years.

Displays new nomenclatures and definitions on brake friction material composites Gives a comprehensive survey of friction material composites including manufacturing and formulation inputs Presents non-metallic friction materials design 2nd edition extended by the presentation of the latest copper-free design in friction material composites under the legislation of the USA banning copper due to environmental problems Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Frictional Force Introduction.- Design EssentialsFriction Material Composite System.- Rolling Motion.- Formulation Design.- Design of Experiments.- BFMC - Processing.- BFMC Formulations and Processes.- Friction Material Laws and Rules Governing a Design.- Total Quality Management (TQM).- Test Requirements in an Automotive BFMC Design.