16. TWO WHEELER DISC BRAKE SHAPE OPTIMIZATION BY USING THERMAL ANALYSIS OF DISC

A brake is a device by means of which artificial frictional resistance is applied to moving machine member in order to stop the motion of a machine. In the process of pe rforming this function the brakes absorb kinetic energy of the moving member and dissipate the absorbed energy in the form of heat. Brakes might be a drum type or a circle type and are worked every now and again as and when required bringing about temperature ascent of the brake plate just as brake cushions prompting wear and disappointment of the framework. One of the ideal gadgets is a circle brake testing machine to test the normal ascent in temperature of brake plate surface while slowing down is applied often with a chose slowing down/un -slowing down cycle. In the present study, a disc brake test rig has been selected for design; development and testing a brake disc for temperature rise and optimize brake disc design for of a two wheeler (PULSER).