Oak Ridge National Laboratory 

Sub-Scale Brake Material Testing System






Metals and Ceramics Division

This custom-designed friction and wear testing system was developed to assess the characteristics of rotor and pad materials for truck and automotive applications. Data are obtained on friction force, temperature, and vibration. A special water spray system enables testing in both wet and dry conditions.



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