Manufacturing Technology 2025, 25(2):209-214 | DOI: 10.21062/mft.2025.021

Exploration of Physical Characteristics, Mechanical Strength, and Wear Resistance of Bronze Fiber-Reinforced Brake Pads

G. Sai Krishnan1, M. Vanitha2, Robert Čep ORCID...3, SP Samal4, Jan Blata ORCID...5
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai, India
2 Department of Chemistry, Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai, India
3 Department of Machining, Assembly and Engineering Metrology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 70800 Ostrava, Czech Republic
4 Department of Biosciences, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 602105, India
5 Department of Machine and Industrial Design, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 70800 Ostrava, Czech Republic

This research focused on the production of brake pads reinforced with bronze fibers to see the anticipated performance principles for braking systems. Three unique amalgamated formulations, labeled BRZ-I, BRZ-II, and BRZ-III, were set by varying the bronze fiber content to 5%, 10%, and 15% by weight. The tribological characteristics of these composites were systematically evaluated to determine their effectiveness. Traditional manufacturing processes were used in developing the brake pad. Various properties such as physical, chemical, mechanical and tribological possessions were assessed by means of chase test rig. Worn-superficial examination stayed carried out by using chase test rig. Base results it was evident that the 10 weight percentages of the bronze fibers showed better physical, chemical, mechanical and tribological properties. Chase test results confirmed that the composite brake pad developed with 10 weight percentages of bronze showed better results at higher pressure-speed conditions than others due to better plateau formation and less wear rate. The results obtained after performing various performances such as physical, chemical, mechanical and tribological properties concluded that the bronze fiber possessed lesser wear and stable coefficient of friction.

Keywords: Bronze, Brake Pad, Fade and Recovery, Chase Test Rig

Received: December 22, 2024; Revised: February 24, 2025; Accepted: March 26, 2025; Prepublished online: April 9, 2025; Published: May 6, 2025  Show citation

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Sai Krishnan G, Vanitha M, Čep R, Samal S, Blata J. Exploration of Physical Characteristics, Mechanical Strength, and Wear Resistance of Bronze Fiber-Reinforced Brake Pads. Manufacturing Technology. 2025;25(2):209-214. doi: 10.21062/mft.2025.021.
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