Abstract: A disc brake assembly having a carrier having a first formation on an inboard surface thereof and a caliper slideably mounted to the carrier having a second formation that is proximate to the first formation in use. The relative positions of the first formation and the second formation may be indicative of an amount of wear of a brake friction element and/or a rotor.

Abstract: A disc brake and a brake pad assembly. The brake pad assembly may have a brake pad and a retainer clip. The brake pad may have a volume of friction material that may include a friction face, a support face, first and second circumferential end faces. The retainer clip may be arranged to engage a bearing surface of the brake pad.

Abstract: An adjuster assembly for manually adjusting the position of a brake pad relative to a brake rotor of a disc brake, the assembly comprising: a continuous wear sensor; and a manual rewind apparatus to manually reset the position of the brake pad when replacement thereof is required; the manual rewind apparatus comprising a shaft arranged to extend into a housing of the disc brake; wherein the continuous wear sensor is arranged to be located within the housing of the disc brake and is located proximate to the shaft.

Abstract: A disc brake assembly having a carrier having a first formation on an inboard surface thereof and a caliper slideably mounted to the carrier having a second formation that is proximate to the first formation in use. The relative positions of the first formation and the second formation may be indicative of an amount of wear of a brake friction element and/or a rotor.

Abstract: A disc brake for heavy vehicles. The disc brake may include first and second brake pads, a caliper, and at least one support. The caliper may have a radial opening and a pad strap. The support may support a rear face of at least one of the brake pads and may have a guide formation that may be configured to engage the pad strap and restrict rotation of the brake pad about a radial axis.

Abstract: A disc brake having a caliper, a piston, an operating shaft, a wear adjustment mechanism, and a transmission path. The caliper may straddle a rotor and may retain first and second brake pads. The piston may be slidable within the caliper. The operating shaft may apply an actuating force to advance the piston when the operating shaft is actuated. The transmission path of the wear adjustment mechanism may include a one-way clutch.

Abstract: A disc brake and a brake pad assembly. The brake pad assembly may have a brake pad and a retainer clip. The brake pad may have a volume of friction material that may include a friction face, a support face, first and second circumferential end faces. The retainer clip may be arranged to engage a bearing surface of the brake pad.

Abstract: A disc brake having a caliper, a housing bore, a guide insert, and a piston. The housing bore extends inboard from an outboard face of a housing portion of the caliper. The guide insert may have an inner guide bore and may be mounted within the housing bore. The piston may be slideable within the inner guide bore relative to the guide insert so as to urge a brake pad towards a rotor.

Abstract: A method of forming a stone inlay in an abrasion-sensitive substrate, such as wood, by forming a depression in the substrate, mounting stone on a damping material capable of absorbing the abrasive energy applied to the stone in reducing the dimensions of the stone to fit the depression, cutting the inlay to size and inserting it into the substrate. The cut inlay/damping material composite may be sold separately as an article of manufacture.

Abstract: A method of forming a stone inlay in an abrasion-sensitive substrate, such as wood, by forming a depression in the substrate, mounting stone on a damping material capable of absorbing the abrasive energy applied to the stone in reducing the dimensions of the stone to fit the depression, cutting the inlay to size and inserting it into the substrate. The cut inlay/damping material composite may be sold separately as an article of manufacture.

Abstract: A method of forming a stone inlay in an abrasion-sensitive substrate, such as wood, by forming a depression in the substrate, mounting stone on a damping material capable of absorbing the abrasive energy applied to the stone in reducing the dimensions of the stone to fit the depression, cutting the inlay to size and inserting it into the substrate. The cut inlay/damping material composite may be sold separately as an article of manufacture.

Abstract: A collapsible frame for weight lifters, comprising a rear pair of vertical support members, a front pair of vertical support members, each vertical support member having an upper and lower end, a rear removable horizontal support member rigidly secured between the rear pair of vertical support members, a pair of adjustable side horizontal support members, each of the adjustable side horizontal support members in selectably rigid securement with one member of the rear pair of vertical support members and one member of the front pair of vertical support members directing the vertical support members at a forward and inward angle, a safety zone defined by the rear vertical support members and the rear and side adjustable horizontal support members, and angled pegs at the upper ends of the long pair of vertical support members to safely support a weight bar. The center of gravity of the frame is always within the safety zone.