articleChinese Journal of Mechanical EngineeringAug 13, 2025DIAMOND OA

High Heat-fade Resistance, Metal-free Resin-based Brake Pads: A Step towards Replacing Copper by Using Andalusite

KZKaikui ZhengZMZijing MinFZFawang ZhangZRZhiying RenYLYouxi Lin

Fuzhou University

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Abstract

Abstract The emission of copper-containing particulate matter during braking poses a threat to the natural environment, yet copper plays a crucial role in resin-based brake pads. Developing a copper-free brake pad with high heat-fade resistance has emerged as a significant current topic. This study employs andalusite-filled resin-based brake pads as a replacement for copper in brake pads. It investigates the effects of andalusite mesh size and content on the physical properties, mechanical properties, and tribological wear performance of the brake pads, and explores the wear mechanism of andalusite-filled copper-free resin-based brake pads. The results indicate that adding andalusite to the brake pads enhances…

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Keywords
  • Fade
  • Copper
  • Materials science
  • Brake
  • Andalusite
  • Metallurgy
  • Metal
  • Composite material
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