Brake pads and linings are made of materials with a high coefficient of friction that can absorb large amounts of heat without losing braking performance. Friction converts the kinetic energy of braking into heat. Brake materials were commonly asbestos but are now non-asbestos organic, low metallic, semi-metallic, or ceramic materials chosen based on the vehicle application. The optimal material balances attributes like stopping power, heat resistance, wear rate, and performance under wet conditions.
Brake pads and linings are made of materials with a high coefficient of friction that can absorb large amounts of heat without losing braking performance. Friction converts the kinetic energy of braking into heat. Brake materials were commonly asbestos but are now non-asbestos organic, low metallic, semi-metallic, or ceramic materials chosen based on the vehicle application. The optimal material balances attributes like stopping power, heat resistance, wear rate, and performance under wet conditions.
Brake pads and linings are made of materials with a high coefficient of friction that can absorb large amounts of heat without losing braking performance. Friction converts the kinetic energy of braking into heat. Brake materials were commonly asbestos but are now non-asbestos organic, low metallic, semi-metallic, or ceramic materials chosen based on the vehicle application. The optimal material balances attributes like stopping power, heat resistance, wear rate, and performance under wet conditions.
Brake pads and linings are made of materials with a high coefficient of friction that can absorb large amounts of heat without losing braking performance. Friction converts the kinetic energy of braking into heat. Brake materials were commonly asbestos but are now non-asbestos organic, low metallic, semi-metallic, or ceramic materials chosen based on the vehicle application. The optimal material balances attributes like stopping power, heat resistance, wear rate, and performance under wet conditions.
