Developing Material Requirements for Automotive Brake Disc

Abstract

and construction. The automotive brake discs are manufactured from materials. The disc materials must possess specific requirements that allow the brake discs to function safely and effectively under the harsh conditions in which they operate. Based on their functions, brake disc materials should have high strength even at elevated temperatures, high thermal conductivity, excellent abrasion resistance, good creep resistance, high stiffness and superior corrosion resistance [2]. the current and future trends in the automotive industry are tending towards lightweight solutions [3], particulate matter (PM) and CO 2 emission reductions [4,5], improved corrosion resistant, cost reduction, and better performance and enjoyable driving experience. As a result of vehicles’ electrification, stringent government regulations regarding vehicle emissions and increasing demand for an enjoyable driving experience, several functional Abstract As electric vehicles are becoming more popular in society and several regulations concerning vehicle safety and performance as well as particulate matter emissions reduction are progressively becoming stringent, the author opines that these determinants would shape future automotive brake discs development. This mini-review highlights some of the essential parameters that would contribute to the next brake disc design and development and discusses how these factors will govern the choice of brake disc material in the coming years.