Two Wheeler Disc Brake Shape Optimization For Optimization in Temperature Distribution in Disc

A brake is a device by means of which artificial frictional resistance is applied to moving machine member in order to stop the motion of a machine. In the process of performing this function the brakes absorb kinetic energy of the moving member and dissipate the absorbed energy in the form of heat. Brakes may be a drum type or a disc type and are operated frequently as and when needed resulting in temperature rise of the brake disc as well as brake pads leading to wear and failure of the system. One of the desired devices is a disc brake testing machine to test the average rise in temperature of brake disc surface while braking is applied frequently with a selected braking/un-braking cycle. In the present study, a disc brake test rig has been selected for design; development and testing a brake disc for temperature rise and optimize brake disc design for of a two wheeler (PULSER).