AN INVESTIGATION OF BRAKE BALANCE FOR STRAIGHT AND CURVED BRAKING

A basic engineering analysis is presented that allows optimum values of brake balance to be determined for both straight and curved braking. The effects of brake fade on brake balance are discussed. Different wheel antiskid systems are analyzed, and test results are presented for three domestic vehicles. A methodology for determining expected safety benefits of advanced brake systems is reviewed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers

  485 Lexington Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • LIMPERT, R
  • Gamero, F E
  • Boyer, R
• Publication Date: 1974-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 21 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Brakes; Braking performance; Safety; Skid resistance; Skidding
• Uncontrolled Terms: Balancing
• Old TRIS Terms: Antiskid device; Brake fade; Test results
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095838
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #741086
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 2 1975 12:00AM