Production of spare parts for custom braking systems installation

Abstract

It is well known that the braking system of a car is one of the most important components for the safety driving and life preservation of the driver in case of emergency occurred during the driving. Nowadays many of the stock cars are equipped with powerful engines with more than 250 horsepower and maximum speed more than 200 km/h but at the same time these cars are equipped with single-piston floating brake systems which sometimes are not enough to prevent emergency situation. Drivers who care about their own safety would prefer to replace the stock brakes with more efficient ones, which often cannot be installed without additional intervention in the design. The main purpose of the work was a theoretical description of the processes and actions aimed at creating a business to produce spare parts for the installation of non-standard (custom-made) braking systems on any cars. The term non-standard refers to braking systems that already exist but cannot be installed on stock models due to technical design features. Therefore, special spare parts such as brackets, hub parts and protective shields are required for its installation. The main research questions were those related to purchasing and production: 1. Which equipment and raw materials needed for production and where to order it? To solve this problem, it was necessary to analyze the technical component and choose the right suppliers. 2. How space should be used and how to minimize production costs, which is extremely important for the normal profitable operation of production? The research was conducted based on information collected by reviewing the technical literature necessary for the proper selection of materials and equipment, interviewing professionals who are already involved in this type of activity, analyzing websites and reviews of potential suppliers. Based on the answers on 2 previous question, conclusion on how to organize and maintain the life cycle of such production.