The document analyzes the thermal behavior of solid and ventilated disc brakes made from three materials - aluminum, grey cast iron, and structural steel - when subjected to braking forces through finite element analysis. Thermal simulations show that ventilated discs have better heat dissipation than solid discs, with maximum temperatures up to 8°F lower in ventilated models. Grey cast iron performed best overall with maximum temperatures under 150°F and was determined to meet strength and stability requirements for the application.