ANALYSIS OF THE BRAKE CALIPER POSITIONING IN VEHICLES

  • Valentin Amorțilă Department of Mechanical Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, România
  • Constantin Georgescu Department of Mechanical Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, România
  • Cristian Munteniță Department of Mechanical Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, România
Keywords: brake system, brake caliper, temperature, braking distance

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the positioning of the brake caliper on vehicles, considering the most common situations, namely in front of or behind the brake disc. The positioning of the brake caliper on cars depends on the design and configuration of the brake system specific to each vehicle model. This positioning is determined by the engineers and designers responsible for the vehicle's safety, considering factors such as chassis geometry, weight distribution, desired braking performance, and other relevant technical factors. Generally, the brake caliper is located near the brake disc so that it can apply the necessary pressure to efficiently stop the wheels. Typically, in the case of disc brake systems, the brake caliper is positioned in front of the wheel, near the brake disc. There are cases where the positioning is behind the disc. Starting from this controversy, we considered it opportune to analyze the two cases on a stand that replicates the brake system. Thus, the two situations were analyzed using pressures of 2, 4, and 6 bars in the brake pipe. The variations in brake disc temperatures and braking distances were determined for each case to conclude the positioning of the caliper. The decision regarding the placement of the brake caliper in front of or behind the wheel is made by the vehicle manufacturer based on technical specifications and the desired performance of the brake system.

Published
2024-03-22
How to Cite
1.
Amorțilă V, Georgescu C, Munteniță C. ANALYSIS OF THE BRAKE CALIPER POSITIONING IN VEHICLES. Annals of ”Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Fascicle V, Technologies in machine building [Internet]. 22Mar.2024 [cited 27Apr.2024];46:33-7. Available from: https://www.gup.ugal.ro/ugaljournals/index.php/tmb/article/view/6630
Issue
Vol 46 (2023): Vol 46
Section
Articles

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