Recycled ceramic tile composite for automobile applications, a comparative study with Nissan Jeep Cherokee brake pad
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2018
Authors
Agunsoye, J.O.
Bello, S.A.
Bamigbaiye, A.
Odunmosu, K.A.
Akinboye, I.
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Engineering and Applied Science Research
Abstract
A ceramic tile/steel slag-graphite-Arabic gum composite was developed using conventional casting techniques for brake pad
applications. The chemical properties of the phases present in the matrix of the developed composite were examined using
X-ray diffractometry. Spatial configuration of the phases was viewed using scanning electron microscopy. Wear and thermal
properties of the developed composite were also investigated. Comparisons of the properties of the developed composite and
Nissan Jeep Cherokee brake pads were made. The results showed a partial homogeneity of second phase particles within a
ceramic matrix. The developed composite brake pad showed better friction properties than commercial grade brake pads for
up to 200 s. At longer times, the opposite was observed. The developed composite brake displayed lower wear rates
(1.3 x 10-8, 1.8 x 10-8, 2.92 x 10-8 and 3.0 x 10-8 mm3/Nm at 25, 30, 35 and 40 N, respectively) and better thermal stability than
those (2.1 x 10-8, 4.8 x 10-8, 6.15 x 10-8 and 4.2 x 10-8 mm3/Nm) of Nissan Jeep Cherokee brake pad. This implies an optimum
combination of good wear resistance, friction properties and thermal stability for up to 200 s. Since brake application while
driving is a short and intermittent process (< 3 minutes), the developed composite could serve as a replacement for asbestos
brake pads for automobiles.
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Keywords
Tile, Phases, Correlation, Replacement, Nissan Jeep Cherokee brake pad
Citation
Agunsoye, J.O. Bello, S.A. Bamigbaiye, A. Odunmosu, K.A. Akinboye, I. (2018). Recycled ceramic tile composite for automobile applications, a comparative study with Nissan Jeep Cherokee brake pad. Engineering and Applied Science Research;45(3):180-187