An Insight on the Influence of Fiber Content on Plant Fiber Reinforced Brake Pads.

Abstract

 The concept of bio-brakes has gained popularity in a short period due its potential to replace conventional brake material. Metal and mineral fibers used in a conventional brake pads contributes a major share in non-exhaust brake wear debris and pollution causing fatal health issues. Replacement of metal and mineral fibers with potential candidate plant fiber can reduce hazardous pollution. In order to increase the use of the plant fiber in brake pads, specific behavior and effects of their individual properties and characteristics must be studied. This article summarizes the observations of the effect of plant fiber content on the performance and properties of the plant fiber reinforced brake pads and also the influence of various treatments and manufacturing process on them.