Friction properties of sisal fibre reinforced resin brake composites

Using a constant speed tester, the friction and wear characteristics of sisal fibre reinforced brake composites with different contents at separate friction temperatures were studied, and its tribology and wear character were discussed. It's showed that the friction and wear properties of sisal brake composites reach the optimum point when the proportion between resin and sisal fibre is 3:4. Compared with asbestos and mineral/steel fibre, sisal fibre reinforced friction composites shows that the friction coefficient is good for fitting with low wave rate at different friction temperatures. The sisal is an ideal substitute of asbestos for brake pads. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.