Abstract: Copper-based powder metallurgy friction materials have been widely used in braking because of the superior performance. The utilization requirement of the copper-based powder metallurgy materials were described in this paper, and the application of the copper-based powder metallurgy friction materials on airplane, high-speed train, wind power turbine, and automobile were also systematically introduced. Furthermore, the development of the copper-based powder metallurgy friction materials was prospected, providing the reference for the further development of the copper-based powder metallurgy friction materials.