Binder provides structural integrity by holding all ingredients in the composition of a brake friction material. The modified binders have played a major role in improving the frictional performance and thermal resistance of the friction material. The present research work evaluates the influence of secondary binders (Nitrile Butadiene rubber (NBR) and Styrene Butadiene rubber (SBR)) on the tribological performance of the friction material using a full-scale inertia brake dynamometer as per JASO C406 standard. Three brake pads were developed by varying the type and composition of secondary rubber binder (5%NBR, 5%SBR and 2.5%NBR + 2.5%SBR) with rest of the ingredients kept unaltered. It was found that the quantity of SBR rubber powder present as secondary binder improved dry and wet recovery. Friction coefficient (μ) exhibited better stability during the fade with the inclusion of both the rubber powders. The friction material with the inclusion of both the NBR and SBR rubber powders exhibited overall better performance than compared to the inclusion of only one secondary binder rubber in the composition. The worn-out surface of the developed friction materials and the counter discs were characterised using FESEM.
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