Current modeling of the frictional forces generated in the tire-runway contact zone during braking rely on empirical models derived during flight test campaigns. Using the Brush Model, the frictional forces can be calculated based on the physical interaction between the tire and the runway. To build a more complete model, the disciplines of strength of materials and tribology have been used to create a model capable of predicting the frictional forces that are developed between a braking tire and the runway.