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For low frequency brake squeal (1-3kHz) anti-squeal shims are not always effective Development of an appropriate reduction method is therefore an important issue Theoretical analysis of low-frequency squeal has been shown by many papers But presently the squeal reduction method is not sufficient for vehicles In this study we measured brake component frequency response during brake application with stabilized friction surface condition This method enabled us to find the optimal rotor natural frequency and reduce low-frequency brake squeal

To analyze vibration generated from the gears caused by meshing error, a new prediction methodology has been developed for vibration transmitted through the engine mounts from the transmission housing. This paper focuses on the left engine mount and brackets attached to the transmission housing of a compact front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicle that connect the transmission housing to the body structure. In this methodology, a modeling technique that incorporates the dynamic characteristics of rubber mounts and brackets is indispensable. A new simulation technique deals with a detailed rubber mount FE model that considers the contact area at the attachment point of the mount and brackets. The methodology is able to estimate vibration with high accuracy by taking into account dynamic characteristics such as surging for the rubber mount, and using the actual contact area confirmed by pressure sensitive paper for the vehicle FE model.

In a high gas velocity condition in cylinder, the ground electrode orientation of the spark plug causes the ignitability to fluctuate due to the change in gas flow around the spark gap. As one method to solve this issue we have focused on controlling the gas flow by plate like airfoils or turbine blades. We have developed gas flow control technology for the spark plug to achieve high ignitability under the worst case condition of ground electrode orientation. The adoption of current ground electrode welding technology has allowed us to locate a flow guide plate on the plug housing.