Abstract: A disc brake assembly includes a brake clip having a U-shaped section and at least one extension portion. The U-shaped section has a base leg and opposing upper and lower legs extending from the base leg. The at least one extension portion has an application portion, a transition portion with first and second legs, and a bend connecting the first and second legs. The transition portion extends in a first direction from a side of the U-shaped section. The first and second legs extend in a direction other than the first direction. The bend redirects the application portion from a second direction to a third direction. The second direction is angled from the first direction.

Abstract: A disc brake assembly includes a brake clip having a U-shaped section and a plurality of dimples. The U-shaped section has a base leg and opposing upper and lower legs extending from the base leg. The plurality of dimples is on the upper leg and extend in a direction from the lower leg to the upper leg.

Abstract: A brake clip adapted for use in a disc brake assembly comprises a brake clip configured to be disposed between an anchor bracket and at least one brake pad of the disc brake assembly. The brake clip has at least one tab extending therefrom which is configured to initially contact and prevent the at least one brake pad from falling free prior to installation of the disc brake assembly on a vehicle.

Abstract: A disc brake assembly includes a brake clip having a U-shaped section and at least one extension portion. The U-shaped section has a base leg and opposing upper and lower legs extending from the base leg. The at least one extension portion has an application portion, a transition portion with first and second legs, and a bend connecting the first and second legs. The transition portion extends in a first direction from a side of the U-shaped section. The first and second legs extend in a direction other than the first direction. The bend redirects the application portion from a second direction to a third direction. The second direction is angled from the first direction.

Abstract: A brake clip adapted for use in a disc brake assembly comprises a brake clip configured to be disposed between an anchor bracket and at least one brake pad of the disc brake assembly. The brake clip has at least one tab extending therefrom which is configured to initially contact and prevent the at least one brake pad from falling free prior to installation of the disc brake assembly on a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle disc brake assembly having a mechanical parking brake comprises: a piston carried by the brake assembly, the piston having a bore provided with an inner cone surface and an internal groove formed in an inner wall of the bore; an adjusting strut part disposed within the piston bore, the strut part having a flange configured to contact the inner cone surface; and a single, one-piece clutch spring carried by the strut part within the piston bore; wherein the clutch spring includes a main body having a plurality of legs extending therefrom, each of the legs including an outermost remote end configured to be received in the groove of the piston to secure the clutch spring within the piston and each of the legs configured to provide a spring force operative to bias the flange of the strut part against the inner cone surface of the piston.