Dynamometer tests of HST power car disc brakes utilising spheroidal graphite cast iron friction rings (TM-PBS-072)

Last updated on 10 May 2013 12:07
Since their introduction into service, the disc brakes of HST power cars have been a continuing source of trouble and considerable expense to BR. It is estimated that out-of-course wheelset replacement costs due to cracked discs on HST power cars amount to some £3M per year. At present almost all...
Author(s): Schofield K G
Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;
1985
United Kingdom
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