Design and Development of Innovative Test Rig for Analyzing Real-World Vehicle Conditions in Performance Evaluation of Automotive Composite Brake Pads

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 12 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Rahul Dilip Pharande, Balaji Nagorao Sontakke, Ganesh Haribhau Kawade

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V12I5P105

How to Cite?

Rahul Dilip Pharande, Balaji Nagorao Sontakke, Ganesh Haribhau Kawade, "Design and Development of Innovative Test Rig for Analyzing Real-World Vehicle Conditions in Performance Evaluation of Automotive Composite Brake Pads," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 5, pp. 41-49, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V12I5P105

Abstract:

This research article concentrated on creating a new environmentally friendly material for automotive brake pad applications and designing and developing a brake pad test rig to assess the performance of composite brake pads under regulated braking conditions. The aim is to create a pollution-free brake pad that enhances performance and durability and reduces weight. The design functionality was tested using specialized equipment to evaluate the performance of three composite brake pads. A test bench is presented to improve comprehension and testing of brake pads in automotive applications. The study incorporates the cooling rate of each brake pad, which was determined, and each composite brake pad's effectiveness was assessed using stopping time and temperature rise. The findings demonstrate that brake pads' wear rates are acceptable and in line with industry standards. When considering the cooling rate, temperature rise, and stopping distance, the basalt brake pad is the most efficient. The jute brake pad is the least effective, followed by glass and basalt fiber brake pads. Basalt brake pads offer the highest working efficiency with 42.5% cooling efficiency, while glass and jute brake pads provide 35.72% and 28.21% efficiency, respectively. Selected composite materials are best in stopping time and heat resistance compared to the other materials.

Keywords:

Composite brake Pad, Test Rig Design, Performance of Brake Pad.

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