Generalized Theory of Brake Noise

Abstract

Eliminating brake noises generated during brake application is an important issue in the improvement of comfort in vehicles. Brake noises (frequency 1–15 kHz) are often called brake squeal. On the other hand, brake noises (frequency 200–500 Hz) are often called brake groan noise. The studies on drum brake squeal, disc brake squeal and disc brake groan noise have already been presented in references (2), (3) and (4), where theoretical analyses on these brake noises were described. This paper shows that the equations of motion are represented by the same type of equations. Based on these analyses. It is clear that drum brake squeal, disc squeal and disc brake groan noise are generated by the same cause—dynamic instability of the brake system with friction force variations.