Advanced Brake Technology

Access the most relevant information concerning road vehicle brakes and brake systems with this collection of papers culled from four years of TMD Friction's Symposium, an annual meeting of the world's top brake engineers. Topics include anti-lock braking systems (ABS), new material technologies, brake-by-wire systems, and future brake technologies.

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : TMD Friction - Company Profile

Part I : Basics, Materials and Methods
Chapter 3 : Braking from The Behavioural Scientist's Viewpoint
Chapter 4 : New Material Technologies for Brakes
Chapter 5 : Investigation of The Thermal Behaviour of Vented Disc Brakes by Means of CFD
Chapter 6 : Future Utilization of Stationary Brake Design in Simulation and Analysis of Brake Systems
Chapter 7 : Controlling The Lateral Dynamics of Vehicles by Braking
Chapter 8 : Development Tools to Assist in The Objective Description of Brake Pedal Feel

Part II : Brakes and Brake Systems
Chapter 9 : ABS for Scooters
Chapter 10 : BMW Motorrad's New Integral ABS in Practical Testing
Chapter 11 : SBC - The Electro-Hydraulic Brake System from Mercedes-Benz
Chapter 12 : New Mechatronic Part Disc Brake
Chapter 13 : Introduction into The Technology of Airvehicle Braking Systems

Part III : Test and Experiences
Chapter 14 : The Air Disc Brake in Commercial Vehicles - Field Experiences
Chapter 15 : Effectiveness and Acceptance of Brake Tests in Commercial Vehicles During Periodical Vehicle Monitoring (HU und SP)
Chapter 16 : Brake Noise - A Comparison of Subjective and Objective Evaluations
Chapter 17 : Porsche Brake Development "From The Race Track to The Road"

Part IV : Future Aspects and Outlook
Chapter 18 : Research on Tribological Characteristics Between A1-MMC Brake Disc and Friction Material
Chapter 19 : Thoughts on The Chassis of The Future
Chapter 20 : Total Chassis Management - Heading for The Intelligent Chassis
Chapter 21 : Automotive Technology - Where are we going?

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