Performance Optimization Of Hydraulic Brakes In Go-Kart

Abstract

Go-kart, an agile and elegant vehicle which has become the one from many to acquire basic knowledge of the automobile. Students are very much fascinated towards Design and fabrication of karts to gain hands-on experience. These vehicles encompass all recommended aspects which are involved in lightweight passenger vehicles. Some of the major aspects are likely to be steering, brakes, chassis, transmission system and wheels. Brakes play a crucial role in terms of control and safety. Hydraulic brakes are the only type which aids in achieving minimum stopping distance and time. Use of hydraulic brakes in go-kart became mandatory as the pressurized fluid makes the driver apply less effort. This paper investigated the effect of pedal ratio, manual force and gross weight of the vehicle on stopping distance and stopping time. The result outcomes can be used for the selection of better braking parameter configuration. The reader can choose the value without confusion and design his/her kart accordingly so that it can perform better with ease.