Brake Assembly Sims

• Dummy part was used from previous sim of the front caliper mount

• An explanation of forces used can be found in parking caliper sims

• Results

Local Interactions

Bonded face of parking brake mount to the brake caliper mount. 

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Fixtures:

On flat faces

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Virtual wall on hex head bolt inner circle (16mm diameter)

Virtual wall on upright contact area:

Load Case #1:

Ax and Bx: 692.4 N, applied PER ITEM for these 2 faces (since Ax = Bx = 692 N)

Ay = 817.6N: applied on bottom surface of top support

Load Case #2:

Cx and Dx: 692.4 N, applied PER ITEM for these 2 faces (since Cx = Dx = 692 N)

Dy = 817.6 N applied on top surface of bottom support:

Load Case #3:

Torque load of 240 Nm around wheel axis.

Results:

Update [2024-03-11]:

• Counterbore distance increased 2mm->3.5mm