Abstract: A brake shoe lining bonding fixture wherein a brake shoe support is encompassed by a tension band which has a shoe support with radial finger locators and buffer pads at each end of the shoe to carry the band near the ends of the pressured brake lining to prevent corner crushing of the lining. A pressure bar to urge the shoe support against the tension band is interengaged with guide slots on the shoe support and lies in contact with a heavy leaf spring to maintain pressure when mechanically applied and locked in to the shoe support mechanism.

Abstract: A braking system for vehicles in which each wheel of the vehicle is arranged to drive a variable displacement hydraulic pump, the output of which is restricted to cause a slowing force on the wheel. A directional control is incorporated with a servo-control valve which is responsive to operator signals acting through a relay system. Electrical back-up controls are provided to take over in the event of fluid supply failure, and brake balancing with anti-lock-up valves are incorporated in the system together with a static brake which locks the wheel when the vehicle comes to a stop.

Abstract: A pre-bond process for brake linings which includes a curing process by the application of infrared heat for a short period of time to prepare the surface of the molded brake linings, after which the bonding material is applied to the brake shoes or tables, and high pressure applied during a further curing process to set the bonding material.