Interface temperatures in friction braking

Abstract

Results and analysis from investigations into the behaviour of the interfacial layer (Tribolayer) at the friction interface of a brake friction pair (resin bonded composite friction material and cast iron rotor) are presented in which the disc/pad interface temperature has been measured using thermocouple methods. Using a designed experiment approach, the interface temperature is shown to be affected by factors including the number of braking applications, the friction coefficient, sliding speed, braking load and friction material. The time-dependent nature of the Tribo-Iayer formation and the real contact area distribution are shown to be causes of variation in interface temperatures in friction braking. The work extends the scientific understanding of interface contact and temperature during friction braking.