BRAULIO D. QUINTANA

"Everything you do has your name written on it"

Mechanical Engineering Portfolio

Senior Mechanical Engineering student with strong hands-on build experience and software skills in SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS Thermal & Static Structural simulation, MATLAB, and data analysis.

Strengths:

I apply system V-Models to my projects
Love working in motorsport environments
Like to design, build, and assemble everything

Weaknesses:

I see everything as a free body diagram
Always forget my laptop charger
Addicted to motorsport engineering

PROJECTS & EXPERIENCE

2023 SRO Motorsports – Intern

During my internship with SRO Motorsport, I supported scrutineering and technical inspection across a full race weekend, covering practice and qualifying sessions. The role required strict adherence to competition regulations, consistent inspection execution under time...

2025 One Lap of america – Brakes Specialist Intern

Brake System Research: I assisted in evaluating brake pad compatibility for BMW’s M Carbon Ceramic Brake system, focusing on thermal resistance, rotor wear, and performance consistency under race conditions. I also performed daily inspections of...

F25 – Brake Line Manufacturing

I designed the full brake line routing in CAD, accounting for tight clearances around major components like the water pump, fuel tank, and suspension control arms. Key Considerations Included: After CAD validation, I created detailed...

F25 – Brake Pad Compound Selection & Validation

In previous seasons, the rotors experienced significant brake fade during endurance runs, with rotor temperatures reaching as high as 900°F. After reviewing data from the pad manufacturer, I confirmed that the previous compound’s friction coefficient...

F25 – Brake Pedal

The pedal box area has historically been one of the most crowded sections of our vehicle, with limited space and overlapping components. To support the introduction of an adjustable pedal box, I began by modeling...

F25 – Improved Brake Serviceability

To enhance efficiency during maintenance and setup changes, I introduced quick-disconnect couplings at every caliper and master cylinder, an approach inspired by motorsport best practices. Benefits: This change greatly improved workflow during testing, assembly, and...

F25 – MATLAB Brake Torque Calculation

Prior to 2024, our team lacked validated data or calculations to justify the sizing of our hydraulic brake components, including the master cylinders, calipers, and pedal ratio. Component choices were largely based on convenience, past...

F26 – Balanced Brake Bias Tuning

For the 2025-26 season, I focused on optimizing brake balance to stay within an ideal front bias range of 60–70%, improving performance and driver control under hard braking. The 2024 car had a brake bias...

F26 – Electronic Brake Bias Control

Previously, brake bias was adjusted manually using a dashboard-mounted knob connected by a cable to the balance bar. Under heavy braking, tension in the cable often led to snapping and imprecision, making bias adjustments unreliable...

F26 – Front Rotor Design

The 2024 rotor was a complete solid disc that dissipated heat primarily through conduction. It lacked features like slots or holes to reduce weight or promote cooling. While temperatures peaked around 750°F, under the pad...

OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

I focus on quantifying driver and vehicle performance through data. I analyze heat generation, braking torque, pedal force, and braking behavior to understand how the car reacts under different conditions.

I’m currently developing braking maps and studying brake migration as well as friction modeling to improve consistency, performance, and driver feedback.