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Analysis of disc brake instability due to friction-induced vibration using a distributed parameter model

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This paper deals with friction-induced vibration of a disc brake system with a constant friction coefficient. A linear, lumped, and distributed parameter model to represent the floating caliper disc brake system is proposed. The complex eigenvalues are used to investigate the dynamic stability, and, in order to verify simulations which are based on the theoretical model, an experimental modal test and dynamometer test are performed. The comparison of experimental and theoretical results shows good agreement, and the analysis indicates that modal coupling due to friction forces is responsible for disc brake squeal. Also, squeal type instability is investigated, using a parametric analysis. This indicates which parameters have influence on the propensity of brake squealing. This is helpful for validating the analysis model and establishing confidence in the experimental results of the modified system. These results may also be useful during system development or diagnostic analysis.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University, Seou1, 133-791, Korea

    Y. -G. Joe, H. -J. Sim & H. -J. Lee

  2. Institute of Industrial Technology, Samsung Electronics Co., 3 Maetan-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi, 443-742, Korea

    B. -G. Cha

  3. School of Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 133-791, Korea

    J. -E. Oh

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Joe, Y.G., Cha, B.G., Sim, H.J. et al. Analysis of disc brake instability due to friction-induced vibration using a distributed parameter model. Int.J Automot. Technol. 9, 161–171 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-008-0021-x

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