Object of investigation was to assess and compare performance and wear of brake friction materials under practical operating conditions; 3000 mi of European roads were chosen because of wide range of terrain and driving conditions available; 23 drivers of varying abilities ranging from family motorist to rally and racing drivers were selected and car models included Vauxhall, Viva, Singer Vogue, three B MC 1100's and three Cortina GT's; choice of friction material, instrumentation employed, and data collected; experimental results with respect to brake usage, disk temperatures, brake performance, and brake pad wear; summary and conclusions.


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    Title :

    European proving trial


    Additional title:

    Automobile Engr


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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