This composite titanium oxide compound is a composite titanium oxide compound wherein primary particles of an alkali metal titanate compound and primary particles of an alkaline earth metal titanate compound are joined to form secondary particles. The secondary particles have an average particle size of 1 to 80 μm. When the concentration of elements in the secondary particles is analyzed, a region where the alkaline earth metal is detected covers 50% or more of the surface area in 3% or less of the total number of secondary particles.

The present invention is concerned with a frictional material composition not containing copper as an element or having the content of copper of 0.5 mass % or less, the composition containing (A) potassium titanate; and (B) one or more selected from the group consisting of lithium potassium titanate and magnesium potassium titanate, in a total content of the component (A) and the component (B) of 10 to 35 mass %, wherein on heating a molded product of the frictional material composition to 500 C. at a temperature rise rate of 10 C./min under an air atmosphere, the mass reduction rate is 5 to 20%.

Provided is an iron oxide powder for a brake friction material which can be suitably used in a brake friction material that is less likely to cause problems regarding brake squealing and that provides superior braking performance. The iron oxide powder for a brake friction material according to the present invention is characterized by having an average particle size of 40 m or more and a saturation magnetization of 20 emu/g or less. The iron oxide powder preferably has a pore volume of 10-180 mm.sup.3/g. The iron oxide powder also preferably has a BET specific surface area of 0.05-1.20 m.sup.2/g.

A brake pad having a surface coating operable to enhance the bedding-in process during normal operation. The surface coating may be formulated using one or more materials found in a friction lining of the brake pad. The surface coating may be formulated using only non-metal materials.

The present invention is concerned with a frictional material composition not containing copper as an element or having the content of copper of 0.5 mass % or less, the composition containing a cashew dust; (A) potassium titanate; (B) one or more selected from the group consisting of lithium potassium titanate and magnesium potassium titanate; and (C) one or more selected from the group consisting of zirconium silicate, zirconium oxide, and magnesium oxide, wherein the content of the cashew dust is 1 to 10 mass %, and the content of the component (C) is 11 to 30 mass %.

A brake disc used for brake systems of motor vehicles, rail vehicles and aircrafts and the brake disc includes a brake disc body, wherein the brake disc body is an aluminum alloy brake disc body, the two working surfaces of the aluminum alloy brake disc body are respectively attached with a wear-resistant layer, the wear-resistant layers are wear-resistant layers made of ceramic high-temperature resistant metal matrix composite (MMC) reinforced materials, and the wear-resistant layers made of ceramic high-temperature resistant MMC reinforced materials metallurgically bond with the aluminum alloy brake disc body through a squeeze casting technique.

A friction material according to an embodiment is a friction material including: copper in an amount of 0.5 wt % or less; an inorganic material having a cleavage property in an amount of 10 wt % to 20 wt %; a first abrasive material having a Mohs hardness of 6.5 or more and less than 7 and a second abrasive material having a Mohs hardness of 7 or more and 8 or less in an amount of 0.2 wt % to 3 wt %.

A composite exciter ring for use in a vehicle brake system includes a base layer and a cover layer that is disposed on the base layer. The base layer is made of a ceramic material that insulates the cover layer from a heat source generated during brake activation. The cover layer is made of a plastic material and that defines openings. Each opening exposes a different part of the base layer. The ceramic material includes an additive infused therein. The additive has an effect on a magnetic field.

A brake disc, in particular for a motor vehicle, includes a base disc of a first material and a wear-reducing coating of a second material. The first material is a lightweight metal and the second material is an oxide layer.

This composite titanium oxide compound is a composite titanium oxide compound wherein primary particles of an alkali metal titanate compound and primary particles of an alkaline earth metal titanate compound are joined to form secondary particles. The secondary particles have an average particle size of 1 to 80 m. When the concentration of elements in the secondary particles is analyzed, a region where the alkaline earth metal is detected covers 50% or more of the surface area in 3% or less of the total number of secondary particles.