ULASAN PEMBUATAN KOMPOSIT KAMPAS REM DARI SERAT ALAMI

Abstract

This paper discusses the importance of brake pads in vehicle safety and the need to replace asbestos materials with non-asbestos alternatives due to health risks. To make non-asbestos brake pads, biocomposite technology is needed which utilizes natural fibers. There are various natural fibers such as coconut, bamboo, sugarcane bagasse, teak wood, and banana stem used in the production of composite brake pads. This article discusses the manufacturing methods, test results, and performance evaluation of these materials. Various test methods were used to determine the mechanical properties and effectiveness of the brake pads. Overall, this research aims to find best practices in manufacturing environmentally friendly, non-asbestos brake pads with the most effective performance characteristics. The conclusion of this research emphasizes the importance of using the hot press method to maximize the binding of composite materials and the size of the reinforcing fibers used, the smaller the size, the more optimal the composite density.