Abstract: A support bracket for a disk brake of the type having a floating caliper comprises securing means for securing the support bracket to the suspension of a vehicle, and support means suitable for slidably supporting a sliding caliper body. The support bracket comprises an inner wall facing the inside of the vehicle and an outer wall opposite the inner wall and spaced therefrom. The inner wall and the outer wall are fixedly joined and arranged one on each side of a disk plane and delimit a space for accommodating a portion of a brake disk. Each of the inner wall and the outer wall forms two pad seats for accommodating pads.

Abstract: In a composite disc for heavy-vehicle disc brakes, an annular braking band comprises at least two portions which are divided along at least one axial separation plane defining, on these portions, respective pairs of flat surfaces which can be arranged face to face in pairs. Radially-oriented, calibrated, semicylindrical cavities are formed in the flat coupling surfaces in order to define cylindrical seats for housing corresponding calibrated locating pins after the assembly of the portions of the band. This solution ensures precise axial alignment between the braking surfaces of the portions of the band.

Abstract: A pad for a disk brake comprising a plate for supporting a friction lining which can come into contact, at the braking stage, with a disk associated with the brake is characterized in that the pad comprises weights associated rigidly with the plate for varying the mass of at least one portion of the plate so as to achieve an inertia of the pad that substantially prevents vibrations of the pad which could cause noise of the disk brake during braking.

Abstract: A support bracket for a disk brake of the type having a floating caliper comprises securing means for securing the support bracket to the suspension of a vehicle, and support means suitable for slidably supporting a sliding caliper body. The support bracket comprises an inner wall facing the inside of the vehicle and an outer wall opposite the inner wall and spaced therefrom. The inner wall and the outer wall are fixedly joined and arranged one on each side of a disk plane and delimit a space for accommodating a portion of a brake disk. Each of the inner wall and the outer wall forms two pad seats for accommodating pads.

Abstract: A wheel support for providing a connection, rotatable about an axis (S), between a wheel of a vehicle which can be braked by a disk brake and the stub axle (6) of the vehicle comprises a bell (24) suitable for supporting a braking band (25) and a connection flange (14) for the connection of the vehicle wheel. The bell (24) and the connection flange (14) are formed integrally, constituting a single body (2) which can be connected rotatably and releasably to the stub axle (6) of the vehicle.

Abstract: In a composite disc for disc brakes of heavy vehicles, a hub (2) is arranged to accept and to restrain a braking band (3) comprising two plates (4, 5) connected rigidly to one another by axial elements (7). The hub (2) and the band (3) are coupled to one another for rotation by virtue of the engagement between a plurality of radial protuberances (9a, 9b) on the outer circumference of the hub (2) and a corresponding plurality of radial protuberances (11a, 11b) on the inner circumference of the band (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pad for disc- brake calipers, comprising a plate for supporting a friction lining and having at least one seat which can engage a corresponding support pin suitable for supporting the pad in a caliper body, the support pin establishing a reaction to the frictional force exerted by a brake disc against the friction lining during a braking operation, wherein the at least one seat is formed at the bottom in a manner such that the pad is supported astride the support pin and that the point of abutment of the support pin in the seat is disposed to the rear of the centre of gravity of the pad during said braking operation.

Abstract: In a composite disc for heavy-vehicle disc brakes, an annular braking band comprises at least two portions which are divided along at least one axial separation plane defining, on these portions, respective pairs of flat surfaces which can be arranged face to face in pairs. Radially-oriented, calibrated, semicylindrical cavities are formed in the flat coupling surfaces in order to define cylindrical seats for housing corresponding calibrated locating pins after the assembly of the portions of the band. This solution ensures precise axial alignment between the braking surfaces of the portions of the band.

Abstract: A wheel support for providing a connection, rotatable about an axis (S), between a wheel of a vehicle which can be braked by a disk brake and the stub axle (6) of the vehicle comprises a bell (24) suitable for supporting a braking band (25) and a connection flange (14) for the connection of the vehicle wheel. The bell (24) and the connection flange (14) are formed integrally, constituting a single body (2) which can be connected rotatably and releasably to the stub axle (6) of the vehicle.

Abstract: A disk for a disk brake which achieves an unusual vibration-damping capability and consequently a more comfortable ride comprises a braking ring and a bell having respective flanges clamped together with nut-and-bolt assemblies, as well as a plate clamped between the flanges by the nut-and-bolt assemblies.

Abstract: This is an invention of an improved disc brake for motor vehicles. The disc brake is of a floating caliper design with a U-shaped caliper-holder body extending through a floating caliper. Two brake pads are seated on flanges of the floating caliper. The floating caliper is a single piece, substantially rectangular, rigid frame having a hydraulic cylinder with a piston for urging the brake pads towards each other.

Abstract: A disk for use with disk brakes, which can perform in a vibration-free manner with uniform heating, comprises a braking band formed by two annular rings in mutually spaced apart relationship and interconnected by small heat radiating pillars distributed in between the rings according to a quincunx type of arrangement.