Abstract: The present invention relates to a spot-type disc brake for automotive vehicles and an associated brake pad with a retaining device for the brake pad (1) on an actuating means (2), with the brake pad (1) being additionally clamped to a pad mounting support. These two functions are assumed by two separate spring means (4, 13) according to the present invention. A first spring means (4) clamps the brake pad (1) axially with respect to the actuating means (2), especially a brake piston, and a second spring means (13) ensures the radially rattle-free clamping engagement of the brake pad (1) with respect to an associated pad mounting support. Both spring means (4, 13) are active irrespective of each other so that undesirable transverse forces on the actuating means (2), i.e., vertically to the axial direction (3), are avoided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spot-type disc brake for automotive vehicle with a floating caliper (2) displaceably borne on a vehicle-fixed brake support (1) and bridging a brake disc as well as brake pads (7,8) arranged on both sides of the brake disc, where the brake pads (7,8) are axially displaceably guided in the brake support (1). To achieve a particularly radially rattle-free fixation of the brake pads (7,8) as well as the floating caliper (2) on the brake support (1), it is provided to support the floating caliper (2) on its, with respect to the vehicle, outside on the brake support (1) through the outer brake pad (7). To this end, the outer brake pad (7) is radially locked on the brake support (1), and the outer brake pad (7) itself on the corresponding housing leg (13).

Abstract: Spot-type Disc Brake with a Retaining Device for a Brake Pad The present invention relates to a spot-type disc brake for automotive vehicles with a retaining device for a brake pad ( 1) on an actuating means ( 2), with the brake pad (1) being additionally clamped to a pad mounting support. These two functions are assumed by two separate spring means ( 4, 13) according to the present invention. A first spring means ( 4) clamps the brake pad ( 1) axially with respect to the actuating means ( 2), especially a brake piston, and a second spring means ( 13) ensures the radially rattle-free clamping engagement of the brake pad ( 1) with respect to an associated pad mounting support. Both spring means ( 4, 13) are active irrespective of each other so that undesirable transverse forces on the actuating means ( 2), i.e., vertically to the axial direction ( 3), are avoided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spot-type disc brake for automotive vehicle with a floating caliper (2) displaceably borne on a vehicle-fixed brake support (1) and bridging a brake disc as well as brake pads (7,8) arranged on both sides of the brake disc, where the brake pads (7,8) are axially displaceably guided in the brake support (1). To achieve a particularly radially rattle-free fixation of the brake pads (7,8) as well as the floating caliper (2) on the brake support (1), it is provided to support the floating caliper (2) on its, with respect to the vehicle, outside on the brake support (1) through the outer brake pad (7). To this end, the outer brake pad (7) is radially locked on the brake support (1), and the outer brake pad (7) itself on the corresponding housing leg (13).

Abstract: A floating caliper-type disk brake for automotive vehicles, for supporting the circumferential forces and for guiding the brake pads including a brake carrier integrated into the steering knuckle of the vehicle. To insure a simple final assembly on the vehicle and to facilitate an automatic assembly, the floating caliper with brake pads attached thereto is supplied as a pre-assembled unit. The brake pads by means of leaf springs secured to their back plates are detachably fixed to the floating caliper. In the practice of the invention, the leaf spring of the outer brake pad, additionally serves to radially prestress the floating caliper vis-a-vis the carrier arms of the brake carrier, thereby eliminating another spring provided for this purpose. The assembly of the floating caliper on the vehicle is simplified because there is no need to assemble the said additional spring.

Abstract: In a disc brake having a caliper axially moveably guided at two arms of a brake carrier and having a first brake shoe supported in the caliper on one side of a brake disc and a second brake shoe supported and guided by the arms of the brake carrier on the other side of the brake disc, an arrangement, such as or including a spring, is provided adjacent the second brake shoe between the caliper and the brake carrier to hold the caliper in contact with a radial abutment surface supporting the caliper in the main direction of rotation of the disc. By this arrangement even wear of the brake pads is improved.

Abstract: In a disc brake having a caliper axially movably guided at two parallel arms of a brake support and having a first brake shoe supported in the caliper and a second brake shoe supported and guided by the arms of the brake support, an arrangement provides a connection between the second brake shoe and one of the caliper and the brake support such that the caliper can follow the tangential movement of the first brake shoe when it is loaded during operation of the brake. By this arrangement uneven wear of the pads of the brake shoes is avoided.

Abstract: There is disclosed a spot-type disc brake having a non-rotating brake carrier to receive the brake torque with brake shoes disposed on both sides of the brake disc. A yoke or frame embraces the disc and is movably guided in the brake carrier and held without clearance by resilient means. The frame transmits the operating force of an actuating device to the brake shoe disposed on the side of the disc remote from the actuating device. The frame is rigidly supported at and movable with respect to three guide points on the brake carrier. A biased spring is disposed between the brake carrier and frame. The spring .[.tensions.]. .Iadd.forces .Iaddend.the frame .[.at.]. .Iadd.against .Iaddend.its guide points and .Iadd.the spring force .Iaddend.acts on the frame at a point distant from the three guide points.