SAE Road Show II.ppt

12/4/2006 12/4/2006 SAE Road Show II SAE Road Show II Topics To Be Presented The Basic Concepts Kinetic energy = heat F = ma Newton is always right! Do the calculations first When all else fails see rule 3. Energy Conversion Energy Conversion F = ma Hydraulic System Configurations Front/rear Hydraulic Split Typical Diagonal Split System Four Sub-systems Actuation sub-system Actuation Sub-system Master Cylinders M/C Unapplied M/C Applied Primary System Failure Secondary System Failure Proportioning Valves Adjustable Proportioning valves Brake Lines Foundation Brake Sub-system Front Disc Brake Front Disc Brake Brake Linings Brake linings are probably the most mis-understood part of a brake system. The output of any brake is directly related to the coefficient of friction (μ) between the lining and the disc or drum. The challenge is knowing what the instantaneous value of μ is during any given stop. Any design calculations you do, go right out the window if the lining you use does not have the μ value you assumed. Brake Linings Brake Balance Both Front Wheels Locked: Both Rear Wheels Locked: Front Lock Rear Lock Optimum Braking Calculating Dynamic Weight Transfer Ideal Vs Actual Torque Stopping Distance Brake Fade Formula SAE vs. Mini Baja Mini Baja, Hostile Environment Lessons Learned Don’t Do Something Because: Design to a Specific Objective: Lessons Learned Lessons Learned Too light Lessons Learned Brake rules Any Questions The equation for the energy conversion is very simple as you can see. Since the total kinetic energy of a moving vehicle is a function of the square of the speed, the speed from which you wish to stop a vehicle is much more important than the mass of the vehicle. When selecting a brake system the performance of the powertrain must be taken into consideration. We all talk about lining μ but we really mean the effective coefficient of the “friction couple” between the lining and rotor surfaces. Any change in either of these parts can and