The thermal and stress analysis of disc brake

Abstract

Abstract Braking system has huge importance in vehicles. The disc brake is one of the most important amongst the brake rotors. Brake rotors generate opposing torque on the shaft of the wheel thus converts the kinetic energy of the wheel to heat. The braking components are used to decelerate the vehicle by friction developed on to the wheel when brake is applied. The heat is produced during friction, which will cause negative effects on the brake assembly. This study is to analyze the motor cycle disc brake, which affects the surface of the disc. In order to get those effects on the disc surface the thermal stress analysis and thermal deformation is analyzed using ANSYS. This analysis is used to avoid the damage of the disc due to heat generation. In this study, different materials are compared to choose optimum one for the better performance to deformation, temperature and stresses.