Some Investigations on Natural Fiber Based Brake Materials

Introduction and Literature Review



In the present research work, an attempt has been made to identify an eco-friendly 

natural fiber to be used as reinforcement in the manufacture of brake friction material. There is 

an increase in environmental awareness in the world which has aroused an interest in the  

research and development of biodegradable and high-performance materials. The first  

generation of modern brake materials was asbestos fiber-reinforced composites. Due to the 

environmental problem, the natural fibers were



introduced instead of asbestos fiber in this research work.