A Transient Dynamic Model of Brake Corner and Subsystems for Brake Creep Groan Analysis

Table 1

Connections of brake components.

Number	Parts	Relationship in actual structures	Connections in Abaqus
	Disc, linings	Contact	Surf-to-surf contact (kinematic)
	Lining, backplate	Bond	Tie (node-to-surface)
	Backplate, piston	Contact	Surf-to-surf contact (penalty)
	Backplate, caliper finger	Contact	Surf-to-surf contact (penalty)
	Backplate, anchor	Leaf spring	Spring
	Piston, caliper	Contact	Surf-to-surf contact (penalty)
	Anchor, guide pin	Thread	Tie (node-to-surface)
	Caliper, guide pin	Rubber bushing	Bushing connector