1. FSAE Saluki Racing Brake system Team 28 DESIGN REVIEW
Saluki Engineering Company Team Members:
Preston Lapping(PM); Larry Groth III; Gerard Ketuma; Kevin Trandel; Quo Qian, Khor; Kok Seng, Au Yong
Faculty Technical Advisor:
Tod Policandriotes

2. Background
Use of Carbon-Carbon composites in place of steel rotors and organic composite pads
Will result in improvements in scoring during the competition at FSAE events
Higher friction coefficient
Results in better lap times due to late braking
Less frequent maintenance
Higher strength pertaining to forces that will be applied results in less frequent rotor replacement

3. System Components

4. Brake Pedal System Will withstand 2000N of force for safety
Sliding rack assembly for ease of position change for ergonomics
Will use at least a 3:1 mechanical advantage
Allows for ease of input effort will maximizing output force
Will be made with steel materials
Allow for the safety factor

5. Master Cylinders Use of two master cylinders
Allow for greater and more finely tuned front to rear bias adjustments
Two different sizes will allow the front to be biased without effecting brake pressure in the rear
Each master cylinder will have an independent reservoir
This will allow for bleeding of front or rear brakes individually if needed

6. Brake Lines Custom fitted lines Braided Steel and Steel Hard Lines
Will allow for the atypical packaging that will be used to retain ergonomics
Braided Steel and Steel Hard Lines
Braided will allow for some flex in certain areas while remaining rigid enough to avoid flex
Line Shielding
Any areas that has a brake line exposed to a moving mechanical component will be shielded to avoid brake line failure in the case of a component failure

7. Calipers
Wilwood PS-1
Calipers will be utilized from Wilwood due to their reduced weight
Calipers will also fit within the dimensions of the custom rotors and uprights
Most cost effective since outsourced

8. Brake Pads Will be made out of Carbon-Carbon composite
Will test three different composites
Diamond, Silicon Impregnated, and Treated Carbon- Carbon composites
Backing plate will not be utilized
This will allow for a faster manufacturing process with minimal excess material
Minimizes heat transfer between the pad and surrounding areas

9. Rotors Silicon Impregnated Carbon-Carbon Pedal Feel
Allow for a higher friction rotor
Reduces un-sprung weight
Better wear resistance when compared to typical steel rotor
Pedal Feel
The pedal feel that the driver receives will be more consistent due to Carbon-Carbon’s temperature resistance

10. Sensors Thermal Infrared Brake Failure Switch
Allows the collection of data that will allow comparisons of behaviors at different temperatures
Brake Failure Switch
Activation of a over travel switch will trigger the brake system to lock all four tires for a safe stop in case of component failure
Brake Line Pressure Gauge
Relay to the driver that the brake system is operating correctly
Allow for fine tuning of brake pressure for bias

11. Saluki Engineering Company
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