Abstract: The SiC_p/Al-alloy composite front broke rotors designed for SHANGHAI SANTANA cars were prepared by semi-solid stirring+liquid for ping process. The properties of the composite rotors were examined. The composite brake rotors were subjected to dynamometer tests on a SCHENCK broke testing system, referring to TLll0 standard of VOLKSWAGEN Company. The friction coefficient and thermal response during fade testing and the wear performance of the composite rotors were studied as the function of various parameters, such as braking pressures, initial speeds, initial temperatures, torque and decelerations, and compared with that of conventional cast iron rotors. The results showed that the properties of SiC_p,/Al-alloy composite rotors can achieve the requirements of commercial cast iron rotor.s. The results also suggested that the friction coefficients of composite rotors under different broking conditions are within the deviation band specified by the TLll0 standard, and the temperature rise of the composite rotors at the cud of each fade stop is lower than that of the cast iron rotors. The wear resistance of composite rotors was higher than that of cast iron rotors. The friction and wear mechanism are analyzed.

Key words: SiC_p/Al-alloy composite, brake rotor, brake performance, brake dynamometer test