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. 1 Introduction / B. Breuer -- 2 TMD Friction- Company Profile / TMD Friction Group, Corporate Communication -- Part I Basics, Materials and Methods. 3 Braking from the Behavioural Scientist's Viewpoint / B. Spiegel -- 4 New Material Technologies for Brakes / T. Haug, K. Rebstock -- 5 Investigation of the Thermal Behaviour of Vented Disc Brakes by Means of CFD / C. Repmann -- 6 Future Utilization of Stationary Brake Design in Simulation and Analysis of Brake Systems / U. Sailer, D. Mahnkopf, S. Knoll -- 7 Controlling the Lateral Dynamics of Vehicles by Braking / T. van Zanten, R. Erhardt, K. Landesfeind, G. Pfaff / 8 Development Tools to Assist in the Objective Description of Brake Pedal Feel / K. Augsburg, R. Trutschel -- Part II Brakes and Brake Systems. 9 ABS for scooters / B. Fisehenich -- 10 BMW Motorrad's New Integral ABS in Practical Testing / M. Braunsperger, S. Beulich, H.-A. Wagner, G. Heyl -- 11 SBC- The Electro-Hydraulic Brake System from Mercedes-Benz / U. Stoll -- 12 New mechatronic part disc brake / M. Semsch -- 13 Introduction into the Technology of Airvehicle Braking Systems / B. Only -- Part III Test and Experiences. 14 The Air Disc Brake in Commercial Vehicles - Field Experiences / A. Siebke, M. Gruber, R. Ober -- 15 Effectiveness and Acceptance of Brake Tests in Commercial Vehicles During Periodical Vehicle Monitoring (HU und SP) / R. Staebler, H. Erhard -- 16 Brake Noise - A Comparison of Subjective and Objective Evaluations / W. Rumold, W. Keiper -- 17 Porsche Brake Development "From the Race Track to the Road" / D. Neudeck, R. Martin, N. Renzow -- Part IV Future Aspects and Outlook. 18 Research on Tribological Characteristics between Al-MMC Brake Disc and Friction Material / K. Shibata, K. Kawasaki -- 19 Thoughts on the chassis of the future / U. Seiffert -- 20 Total Chassis Management- Heading for the Intelligent Chassis / H. A. Beller, P. E. Rieth -- 21 Automotive Technology - Where are we going? / W. Steiger.