Disc Brake Apparatus

Disc Brake Apparatus .

Description of Disc Brake Apparatus

A Disc Brake Apparatus is mounted into a sturdy frame which must be mounted vertically. A single shaft runs through the brake disc and the wall bracket supports. A cord pulley mounts to the shaft onto which is mounted a cord terminating in a load hanger.

Two bell crank levers are mounted either side of the Disc Brake Apparatus. Through the load hanger and calibrated weights the leverage load is applied to the brake disc and the parameters of braking force, braking torque, normal force can be assessed. All load hangers, and calibrated weights are supplied with the Disc Brake Apparatus. The rotational angle of movement of the disc wheel can be viewed using the external protractor.

Experimental Capabilities of Disc Brake Apparatus

1. Normal forces
2. Effective radius of the brake pads
3. Material suitability testing
4. Friction
5. Braking torque

Specification of Disc Brake Apparatus

1. Stainless steel disc wheel, Ø210mm
2. 3 different radial positions for brake pad sets, 20mm intervals
3. Brake pads in aluminium, brass, nylon, brake material (one pair each)
4. Protractor, 360°, 1° increments
5. 2 hangers of 100g each
6. Set of slotted weights