Comparative study of brake pads in Malaysian automotive aftermarket

The current research work focuses on the variability of brake pads’ composition in Malaysian automotive aftermarket, and the correlation with price after the phasing out of asbestos. Survey was done in four of Selangor districts, in order to study the price variation of brake pads for the same passenger vehicle. In total, 13 of semi-metallic brake pads with variation of price group were selected for elemental composition study. For this purpose, a scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive X-ray mapping and spectrum was used to identify and analyse different constituents. From the study, the material composition of the brake pads does not influence the commercial price of brake pads in the market. Furthermore, expensive brake pads do not necessarily contain the highest fibre content. Metals are used widely due to their high density, hardness and good thermal conductivity.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1080/13588265.2016.1221372
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission of Taylor & Francis.
• Authors:
  • Omar, Afiqah
  • Lamin, Fauziana
  • Mohamed, Norlen
• Publication Date: 2018-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: pp 144-150
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Crashworthiness
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISSN: 1358-8265
  • Serial URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/tcrs20

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asbestos; Brake pads; Composite materials; Electron microscopes; Prices
• Geographic Terms: Selangor (Malaysia)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01663114
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 20 2018 5:09PM