Table 1 Composition of friction materials braking pads.
From: Investigation of mechanical properties and performance of automotive brake pads
No. | Element | Weight% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
BP1 | BP2 | BP3 | ||
1 | Graphite | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
2 | Wire | 5 | 5 | 5 |
3 | Rock wool | 5 | 5 | 5 |
4 | Rubber | 7 | 7 | 7 |
5 | Lime | 5 | 5 | 5 |
6 | Barite | 26.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 |
7 | Vermacult | 6 | 6 | 6 |
8 | Resin | 11 | 11 | 11 |
9 | Zirconium oxide | 4 | 4 | 0 |
10 | Aramid fiber (3 mm) | 7 | 7 | 7 |
11 | SiC | 3 | 0 | 3 |
12 | MgO | 7 | 7 | 7 |
13 | Coke | 8 | 8 | 8 |
14 | Total | 100 | 100 | 100 |
