DESIGN OPTIMIZATION OF HUB-CUM-BRAKE DRUM FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION

Baking system is necessary in an automobile for s topping the vehicle. Brakes are applied on the whee ls to stop or to slow down the vehicle. Brake system Performs two basic functions i.e. to slow down or stop the v ehicle in the shortest possible time & to control the speed o f vehicle at turns and also at the time of driving down on a hill slope The objective of this study is to define para meters which contribute for the automotive brake sy stem design & those break characteristics,within the space bou nded by the relationships between brake pedal force and Vehicle deceleration,which lead to acceptable driv er - vehicle performance. Also this study aimed at focusing on the working of major brake system components in details. Brake we ar life & its performance during working play a vital role in safe braking of the vehicles which ultimately de pends on the serviceability & proper maintenance of the Brak e system. Considering this fact the Serviceability guide lines are also covered under this study. https://www.ijiert.org/paper-details?paper_id=14047