Asbestos is considered the best brake friction material because of its high thermal stability, low wear rate, low cost, etc. But, due to its carcinogenic effects, asbestos has been phased out. Now, asbestos-free braking materials are being developed. Today, non-asbestos organic (NAO) brake pads are being used widely. But, NAO brake pads have low thermal stability. So, the NAO type of brake pads is not suitable for heavy-duty applications. So, which materials are ideal for heavy-duty braking applications? Metal matrix composites? Carbon-carbon composites? Ceramic composites? or any other?
Dear Naveen
Try Akebono's products,composite materials that have the following characteristics:
1-bonding strength
2- stiffened
3- friction adjustment materials.
Respected Sir,
Ceramic and Kevlar brake pads will serve your purpose.
Compared to organic brake pads, ceramic brake pads can be more reliable in a broader range of temperatures and driving conditions.
Kevlar is stronger than steel keep brake pads together under high temperature and pressure.
Hope this information may be useful.
Khaled J. Habib and Rayappa Shrinivas Mahale
Dear sir, thank you so much for your suggestions. Your information is valuable for me.
Dear Sir,
Ceramic-Graphene, Kevlar- Graphene/CNT etc. are perfect materials for the heavy duty brake as per recent scientific outputs. However, it's commercial version still under review..
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