DESIGN AND TESTING OF AN ADJUSTABLE BRAKING SYSTEM FOR AN FSAE VEHICLE

Ardashir Bulsara, Dhruvil Lakhani, Yash Agarwal, Yash Agiwal

Abstract: A Formula SAE racecar is supposed to have high performance and be light in weight at the same time. For the vehicle to perform well in a race it has to accelerate and decelerate as fast as possible. The braking system must be effectively designed for it to make the maximum use of the tires and take into account changes in weight distribution of the vehicle. A braking system must be versatile enough to adapt to different road conditions such as wet weather. Another key aspect which is incorporated is the frontrear split which is controlled by a balance bar that is easy to use and can change the braking characteristics on track.

Keywords: Pressure distribution, Manufacturing ease, Adjustable, Testing

DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.15623/ijret.2017.0610005