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MICRO PROJECT REPORT

ON
“To Study And Maintainance Of Disc Brakes’’

Submitted By
1. Shinde Ayush Suresh (Enrollment No. 2000130341)
2. Jadhav Priya Manohar (Enrollment No. 2000130528)
3. Hodekar Amin Husainmiya (Enrollment No. 2000130553)
4. Hushye Imran Hanif (Enrollment No. 2000130553)

Under The Guidance Of

Sir. A. P. Yadav

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC, RATNAGIRI
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21
 Certificate
This is to certify that the project work entitled
Study And Maintenance Of Disc Brake

Has been successfully completed by second year mechanical engineering

Enrollment
Sr. No. Name Class
No.
1 Jadhav Priya Manohar 2000130341 ME4I (Minority)
2 Shinde Ayush Suresh 2000130528 ME4I (Minority)
3 Hodekar Amin Husainmiya 2000130553 ME4I (Minority)
4 Hushye Imran Hanif 2000130554 ME4I (Minority)

In Partial fulfillment for the

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education During
the academic year 2020-21 under the guidance of

Sir. A. P. Yadav Mr. DM Shinde

PROJECT GUIDE H.O.D
(Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering) (Mechanical Engineering)

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC, RATNAGIRI
 Academic Year 2020-21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
During the selection of “Study And Maintainance Of Disc Brake”, the
help we received from our professors, family, and friends is invaluable
and we are forever indebted to them.
We would first like to express our gratitude to our Principal Prof.
A.M.Jadhav, our HOD Mr. D.M.Shinde and our Project Guide for their
immense support, suggestion, encouragement and interest in our
project work. Without their invaluable suggestions our project selection
would be incomplete.
Last but not least, we would like to thank our friends, parents and
group members for their belief and patience in our endeavor.

1. Shinde Ayush Suresh (Enrollment No. 2000130341)

2. Jadhav Priya Manohar (Enrollment No. 2000130528)
3. Hodekar Amin Husainmiya (Enrollment No. 2000130553)
4. Hushey Imran Hanif (Enrollment No. 2000130554)

Date:-12/15/2022
Place:- Ratnagiri
 1.0) Brief Introduction
From this Micro Project we will get to learn about the maintenance
of Disc Brakes. A disc brake is a type of brake that uses the callipers to
squeeze pairs of pads against a disc or a "rotor", to create friction. This
action slows the rotation of a shaft, such as a vehicle axle, either to
reduce its rotational speed or to hold it stationary. The energy of
motion is converted into waste heat which must be dispersed.

Hydraulically actuated disc brakes are the most commonly used form

of brake for motor vehicles, but the principles of a disc brake are
applicable to almost any rotating shaft. The components include the
disc, master cylinder, calliper (which contains cylinder and two brake
pads) on both sides of the disc.
2.0) Aim of the Micro-Project
1) To understand knowledge about disc brakes.
2) To understand the uses and application of disc brakes.
3) To understand the concept of disc brakes.
4) To study the disc brakes.

3.0) Course Outcomes Integrated

a) 22438.1 - Select suitable mechanism for various applications.
b) 2438.5 - Choose relevant brakes and clutches for various
applications.

4.0) Actual Procedure Followed

a) Selection of Micro Project :-

First our Subject teacher give us the topic for Micro Project.
Then we all discuss about the topic
b) Searching of Information :-
After the selection of Micro Project we all Group members
searched the information of disc brake on Google and Also
Watched Animation videos on youtube. We also referred the Text
book of "Theory Of Machines"
c) Collection of Information :-
We Collected the Information about Micro Project from Google
and book and noted it in a rough Book.
d) Online Videos :-
We also watch YouTube video and Animation of disc brakes and
maintenance of disc brake to gets deep Knowledge about it.
e) Correction in Rough report :-
After checking the tough report we corrected the mistakes in it
and we also added necessary information about topic.
f) Final report :-
We checked and corrected the mistakes from rough report and
prepared the final report and submitted it

5.0) Actual Resources Used

Name of Qty Remarks

Sr. No. Specifications
Resource/material
Theory Of
Nirali
1 Machines 1
prakashan
textbook
2 Internet Google 1
2 Internet Google 1
6.0) Outputs of the Micro-Project

Disc Brake :-
A disc brake is a type of brake that uses the calipers to squeeze
pairs of pads against a plate that creates friction. The disc brake is a
wheel obstacle that slows the rotation of the wheel by the friction
caused by pushing brake pads against a brake disc with a set of calipers.
This action slows the rotation of a shaft, such mechanical disc brakes as
a vehicle axle, either to reduce its rotational speed or to hold it

stationary. The energy of motion is converted into waste heat which

must be dispersed.

Hydraulic Brake :-
Hydraulically actuated brakes are the most commonly used form of
brake for motor vehicles, but the principles of a plate brake apply to
almost any rotating shaft. The abs wheel brake is that slows the
rotation of the wheel by the friction caused by pushing brake pads
against a brake disc with a set of calipers.

Disc Brake Working Principle

The plate brake system is widely used on front wheels in mid-
range two-wheeler such as – commuter & sports bikes. The Disc check
system is used on the front wheels of most hatchback cars, entry-level
sedans & MUVs; whereas, it is also widely used on both front & rear
wheels of high-end cars and SUVs in combination with hydraulic /
vacuum brake actuating and abs systems.
Anti Brake Lock System
An anti-lock breaking system (ABS) is a safety anti-skid braking
system used on aircraft and on land vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles,
trucks, and buses. ABS operates by preventing the wheels from locking
up during braking, thereby maintaining tractive contact with the road
surface.
Disc brake got its name from the circular-shaped plate or disc or rotor;
onto which the disc brake parts are mounted. A conventional abs Disc
Brake system consists of a brake disc, two friction pads, and brake
caliper. In the Disc restraint system; the friction pads apply grip on the
external surface of the disc to perform braking.
Types Of Disc Brake System
Single Piston :-
In the single-piston design such as in two-wheelers, the brake
pads are actuated by a single-piston, which is attached to the brake
caliper. When you press the brake lever, the brake oil pushes the piston
causing the brake pads to contact and rub against the record. The
friction between the brake pads and the disc causes the disc to stop
rotating, thereby the wheel to stop. When you release the brake lever,
the brake pads retract to their original position. This causes a gap
between them and the disc and to again spin it freely.
Twin Piston :-
The twin-piston design such as in cars is almost identical to
single piston one, except for the pistons which are two in numbers. In
this system, the twin pistons push the brake pads to apply the brake.
The brake pads fit on the caliper which holds the brake system parts
together. When the driver presses the brake pedal, the oil in the brake
master cylinder multiplies the hydraulic force sent to the calipers;
causing its piston to contract. The pistons, in turn, cause the brake pads
to contact and rub against the disc. The friction between the brake pads
and the disc causes it to stop rotating, thereby the wheel to stop.

SINGLE PISTON TWIN PISTON

Twin Calliper Brake :-
The third type twin caliper system; actuated by two calipers that
work on the same principle of that of the single caliper brake system. In
this design, there are two calipers instead of one. However, high-speed
luxury cars more commonly employ this type of system. This system
provides more effective braking. 

Ventilated Disc Brake :-

Modern vehicles come with ventilated discs. When you apply
brakes, it converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle to heat due to the
friction between the brake pads and the disc. Ventilated discs have
passages or an air vent that helps pass air through the disc. Thus, it
provides cooling & prevents brake fading.

TWIN CALLIPER BRAKE VENTILATED DISC BRAKE

Advantages Of Hydraulic Brake

1. No adjustment required. So, no maintenance.

2. Better stopping performance.
3. Can check wear without dismantling the unit?
4. Fade-free braking in all conditions. So, no fading of brakes.
5. Easy & quick to replacement of pads compared to Drum
brakes.

Disadvantages Of Disc Brake

1. High braking force needed compared to Drum brake.

2. Low life of brake pads compared to brake shoes.
3. Need separate hand-brake mechanism when fitted to rear
wheels.