Brake Pad

• Function
  • To turn mechanical energy into thermal energy
  • To stop the wheel from turning
  • Presses against brake disc to stop scooter
• Material
  • Steel
  • Aluminum
  • Rubber
  • Brake pad material find out later
• Manufacturing Process
  • Milling
  • Die Cast
  • Threading
• Model or Part Number
  • Find out later
• Reasons for Material Selection
  • Durability for increased safety
  • Aluminum for parts that do not need extreme durability
  • Pad material to disperse heat effectively
  • Pad material with high coefficient of friction
  • Pad material cannot wear down easily
• Forces Applied to the Component
  • Pulling force from the brake line which comes from the handlebar brakes
  • Compressions force against the brake disc and normal force against the disc
• Choice of Manufacturing Process
  • Threading to put threads on the screws
  • Die Casting best option for difficult complex items that need to be mass manufactured
  • Milling because it is cheap to mill aluminum and steel and also easy
• Particular Shape
  • Allows it to be easily placed near the wheel
• Functional, Cosmetic, Combination
  • The brake pad is solely functional.
• Complexity
  • 3

Group 30 - Electric Scooter