Development of Eco-Friendly Composite Brake Pad Lining Material by Using Agave Fiber

Abstract A brake is the most critical safety and important performance component in vehicles. Brake pads were formerly manufactured mainly using asbestos as friction material (30-70%). Thermally stable temperature for up to 500°C. Asbestos strong, flexible & available at a reasonable cost but carcinogenic nature. This causes serious health problems like lung cancer hence it got banned India on 21 January 2011. Recently some alternatives are used low-metallic, semi- metallic, non-asbestos organic ceramic none of these good function. So, purpose study come with new eco-friendly material. As per study, found that Agave fiber right alternative since agave has high strength, readily economical. Further experimentation was done by performing various tests hardness test, oil socking water Flame resistance compression pin disc, specific gravity prove Pads passes through variable testing required Standard confirms standard reference. And outcomes this research show powder can be supplant pad liner manufacturing.