Abstract: A disc brake operable to apply a clamping force to a rotatable disc, the disc brake comprising: a support bracket including a pair of spaced apart frame members at opposite ends of the support bracket, each frame member having a surface with at least three arms extending therefrom, the at least three arms include a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm, each arm having an opening and being disposed in series with a spacing, therebetween, two opposing spaced apart slide pins engaged with the openings of the first, second and third arms such that at least one of the first, second, and third arms are configured to support the slide pins, inner and outer brake shoes, and a caliper body slidably supported by the slide pins, the caliper body having a slidable piston operable to cause the inner and outer brake shoes to move towards one another.

Abstract: A disc brake operable to apply a clamping force to a rotatable disc, the disc brake comprising: a support bracket including a pair of spaced apart frame members at opposite ends of the support bracket, each frame member having a surface with at least three arms extending therefrom, the at least three arms include a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm, each arm having an opening and being disposed in series with a spacing, therebetween, two opposing spaced apart slide pins engaged with the openings of the first, second and third arms such that at least one of the first, second, and third arms are configured to support the slide pins, inner and outer brake shoes, and a caliper body slidably supported by the slide pins, the caliper body having a slidable piston operable to cause the inner and outer brake shoes to move towards one another.

Abstract: The present invention is predicated upon improved vehicle brake assemblies, parking brake assemblies, parking brake actuators, or combinations thereof, having simplified attachment features, reduced friction and improved duty cycle over previously known devices.

Abstract: A brake caliper has a retention spring to eliminate excessive movement of the pressure plates or pad pin with respect to the caliper housing. The retention spring has a pad pin contacting portion to exert a force on the pad pin. The spring includes a retention portion continuous with the pad pin portion to provide counterforce to maintain the pad pin in position.

Abstract: A disc brake caliper assembly is provided including a support bracket, a pair of slide pins, and a caliper body. The support bracket includes an inboard rail and an outboard rail. The inboard rail defines a pair of engagement bores. The pair of slide pins engage the pair of engagement bores. The caliper body slidably engages the pair of slide pins. The caliper body includes an inboard portion and an outboard portion. The inboard and outboard portions balance each other such that the caliper body has a center of gravity that is substantially axially aligned with the location of engagement between the slide pins and the engagement bores.

Abstract: A brake assembly including a caliper body that clamps brake pads against a rotor. The brake includes a support bracket defining a planar portion, a bridging portion and a pair of rails. The bridging portion extends in a generally perpendicular direction from the planar portion. The pair of rails extends from the bridging portion. Each of the rails has an inside face, an outside face, a top face, a bottom face and an outboard face. The inside face, the outside face, the top face and the bottom face are aligned in generally a perpendicular direction relative to the planar portion. A first dimension defining a length between the inside face and the outside face near the top face is less than a second dimension defining a length between the inside face and the outside near the bottom face.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disc brake operable to apply a clamping force to a rotatable disc. The disc brake includes a support bracket, slide pins coupled to the support bracket, inner and outer brake shoes and a caliper supported by the slide pins. The support bracket is a substantially rectangular frame defining a window. The window is adapted to accept a portion of a disc protruding therethrough. The support bracket includes a pair of spaced apart apertures extending through the frame where each aperture includes a threaded portion and a conical seat extending along an axis aligned to intersect the disc. The slide pins are threadingly engaged with a threaded portion. The slide pins do not extend through the window but protrude outwardly away from the window. Each slide pin has a tapered portion in engagement with one of the conical seats.

Abstract: A disc brake includes a support bracket, slide pins coupled to the support bracket, inner and outer brake shoes and a caliper moveably supported by the slide pins. The caliper has first and second spaced apart piston cavities positioned along a longitudinally extending rail, a plurality of spaced apart fingers positioned opposite the rail and a laterally extending bridge interconnecting the rail and the fingers. The bridge includes spaced apart and substantially parallel bridge portions. The rail includes a recess extending from a side of the rail including openings to the piston cavities.

Abstract: A pad clip positioned between a brake pad and a support bracket in a caliper assembly, the pad clip including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion provides an abutment surface for the brake pad and retains the brake pad in a guide channel of the support bracket. The first portion includes a first wall that is continuous with a second wall along a lateral edge of the first wall. The second wall is substantially perpendicular to the first wall. A third wall is continuous with the second wall along a lateral edge of the second wall and is substantially parallel to the first wall. At least one of the first wall, the second wall and the third wall act as a first abutment for the brake pad. A second portion provides an abutment surface for the brake pad. The second portion includes a fourth wall parallel to the third wall. The fourth wall is continuous with the third wall along a longitudinal end of the third wall.

Abstract: A brake caliper has a retention spring to eliminate excessive movement of the pressure plates or pad pin with respect to the caliper housing. The retention spring has a pad pin contacting portion to exert a force on the pad pin. The spring includes a retention portion continuous with the pad pin portion to provide counterforce to maintain the pad pin in position.

Abstract: A brake caliper clip disposed between a caliper housing and a pair of brake pads. The clip includes a vertical face having a bridge member and a pair of leg members. The vertical face abuts a vertical brake pad abutment. The bridge member is disposed across a brake rotor clearance gap and said pair of leg members extend from said bridge member along each side of the brake rotor clearance gap. A spring member is connected to each of the leg members at a location distal from the bridge member. The spring member applies a force to the pair of brake pads urging the pair of brake pads towards the bridge member. The brake caliper clip both holds the brake pads in place and reducing sliding friction between the vertical brake pad abutment and the pair of brake pads.

Abstract: A disc brake caliper assembly is provided including a support bracket, a pair of slide pins, and a caliper body. The support bracket includes an inboard rail and an outboard rail. The inboard rail defines a pair of engagement bores. The pair of slide pins engage the pair of engagement bores. The caliper body slidably engages the pair of slide pins. The caliper body includes an inboard portion and an outboard portion. The inboard and outboard portions balance each other such that the caliper body has a center of gravity that is substantially axially aligned with the location of engagement between the slide pins and the engagement bores.

Abstract: A caliper assembly has a one-piece housing with a first and second wall opposing one another. A pair of bridge sides connect the first and second walls. A pair of bores are formed in the first wall. Each bore receives a piston assembly. An opening is formed between the first wall, second wall and pair of bridge sides. The opening enables access into the caliper body. At least one or two apertures are formed in the second wall. The at least one or two apertures are continuous with the opening to enable access into the body.