Brake Clamp Load Calculator

✖Brake Torque is the rotational force that slows or stops the motion of a wheel or gear, typically measured in units of force per distance.ⓘ Brake Torque [T]			+10% -10%
✖Effective Radius is the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the brake clamp force is applied, affecting the overall braking performance.ⓘ Effective Radius [r_e]			+10% -10%
✖Disc Coefficient of Friction is a dimensionless value that characterizes the frictional force between two surfaces in contact, typically used in disc brake systems.ⓘ Disc Coefficient of Friction [μ_f]			+10% -10%
✖Number of Friction Faces is the total count of faces in contact between two surfaces that resist motion or cause frictional force.ⓘ Number of Friction Faces [n]			+10% -10%

✖Brake Clamp Load Force is the force exerted by the brake clamp on the wheel or rotor to slow or stop the vehicle's motion.ⓘ Brake Clamp Load [C]

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Brake Clamp Load Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Brake Clamp Load = Brake Torque/(Effective Radius*Disc Coefficient of Friction*Number of Friction Faces)
C = T/(r_e*μ_f*n)
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Brake Clamp Load - (Measured in Newton) - Brake Clamp Load Force is the force exerted by the brake clamp on the wheel or rotor to slow or stop the vehicle's motion.
Brake Torque - (Measured in Newton Meter) - Brake Torque is the rotational force that slows or stops the motion of a wheel or gear, typically measured in units of force per distance.
Effective Radius - (Measured in Meter) - Effective Radius is the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the brake clamp force is applied, affecting the overall braking performance.
Disc Coefficient of Friction - Disc Coefficient of Friction is a dimensionless value that characterizes the frictional force between two surfaces in contact, typically used in disc brake systems.
Number of Friction Faces - Number of Friction Faces is the total count of faces in contact between two surfaces that resist motion or cause frictional force.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Brake Torque: 25 Newton Meter --> 25 Newton Meter No Conversion Required
Effective Radius: 9 Meter --> 9 Meter No Conversion Required
Disc Coefficient of Friction: 2.5 --> No Conversion Required
Number of Friction Faces: 5.5 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

C = T/(r_e*μ_f*n) --> 25/(9*2.5*5.5)

Evaluating ... ...

C = 0.202020202020202

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.202020202020202 Newton --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.202020202020202 ≈ 0.20202 Newton <-- Brake Clamp Load

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Brake Clamp Load = Brake Torque/(Effective Radius*Disc Coefficient of Friction*Number of Friction Faces)
C = T/(r_e*μ_f*n)

What is Disc Brake?

A disc brake is a braking system where a rotating disc, attached to the wheel, is squeezed by brake pads to slow down or stop the vehicle. When the brake pedal is applied, hydraulic pressure forces the brake pads against the disc, creating friction that reduces wheel speed. Disc brakes provide efficient braking performance and are commonly used in cars, motorcycles, and bicycles.

How to Calculate Brake Clamp Load?

Brake Clamp Load calculator uses Brake Clamp Load = Brake Torque/(Effective Radius*Disc Coefficient of Friction*Number of Friction Faces) to calculate the Brake Clamp Load, Brake Clamp Load formula is defined as the maximum force that a brake clamp can exert on a rotating wheel or drum to slow or stop its motion, taking into account the torque, effective radius, friction coefficient, and number of wheels or drums involved in the braking process. Brake Clamp Load is denoted by C symbol.

How to calculate Brake Clamp Load using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Brake Clamp Load, enter Brake Torque (T), Effective Radius (r_e), Disc Coefficient of Friction (μ_f) & Number of Friction Faces (n) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Brake Clamp Load calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.20202 = 25/(9*2.5*5.5).

FAQ

What is Brake Clamp Load?

Brake Clamp Load formula is defined as the maximum force that a brake clamp can exert on a rotating wheel or drum to slow or stop its motion, taking into account the torque, effective radius, friction coefficient, and number of wheels or drums involved in the braking process and is represented as C = T/(r_e*μ_f*n) or Brake Clamp Load = Brake Torque/(Effective Radius*Disc Coefficient of Friction*Number of Friction Faces). Brake Torque is the rotational force that slows or stops the motion of a wheel or gear, typically measured in units of force per distance, Effective Radius is the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the brake clamp force is applied, affecting the overall braking performance, Disc Coefficient of Friction is a dimensionless value that characterizes the frictional force between two surfaces in contact, typically used in disc brake systems & Number of Friction Faces is the total count of faces in contact between two surfaces that resist motion or cause frictional force.

How to calculate Brake Clamp Load?

Brake Clamp Load formula is defined as the maximum force that a brake clamp can exert on a rotating wheel or drum to slow or stop its motion, taking into account the torque, effective radius, friction coefficient, and number of wheels or drums involved in the braking process is calculated using Brake Clamp Load = Brake Torque/(Effective Radius*Disc Coefficient of Friction*Number of Friction Faces). To calculate Brake Clamp Load, you need Brake Torque (T), Effective Radius (r_e), Disc Coefficient of Friction (μ_f) & Number of Friction Faces (n). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Brake Torque, Effective Radius, Disc Coefficient of Friction & Number of Friction Faces and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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