DESIGN APPROACHES TO TRUCK DISC BRAKES
Various approaches to truck disc brake design are discussed. Design of the disc and the effect of its design on brake performance show current designs being proposed may be inadequate. Lining area must be adequate for long life without restricting cooling. Piston retraction and adjustment by mechanical means is more reliable than seal retraction. A multiple disc oil-cooled hydraulic disc brake can provide extended life and high torque in a small diameter package. Air-actuated disc brakes eliminate the need for hydraulics, but introduce problems in force multiplication and brake-to-brake balance.
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Corporate Authors:
Society of Automotive Engineers
485 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY United States 10017 -
Authors:
- Airheart, F B
- Publication Date: 0
Media Info
- Pagination: 4 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Air brakes; Brake linings; Brakes; Design; Disc brakes; Performance; Trucks
- Old TRIS Terms: Truck brakes
- Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00095777
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: SAE No. 740604
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 2 1975 12:00AM