Abstract: A slidably mounted disc brake caliper assembly has a hydraulic actuator in one limb on one side of the disc to be braked. One brake pad is fixed against the other caliper limb. The brake pads have ears extending on either side of the caliper bridge joining the two limbs and bent out of the backing plate plane to provide sufficient clearance for such sliding movement. The brake pad which is fixed has its ear bent for installation and, when in place, the ears are straightened to clinch against the caliper bridge. The fixed brake pad is thus held against its associated caliper limb for brake applying force transmittal. Both brake pads are made from the same pattern and are identical prior to installation.

Abstract: A disc brake caliper assembly has the caliper slidably mounted on pins mounted in a non-rotary carrier. The pins lie on one side only of the disc within the projected circumference of the disc, and are secured directly to the non-rotary carrier, thus avoiding the use of a conventional bracket, so saving weight and providing a compact assembly.