Abstract: A brake pad having increased stiffness comprises a back plate and a friction lining attached to one side of the back plate. Embedded in the lining bed of the back plate facing the friction lining is at least one connecting element having at least one undercut for fastening the friction lining to the back plate, and at least one rib for increasing the stiffness is additionally provided. This arrangement will ensure attachment of the friction lining to the back plate and increased stiffness of the back plate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brake lining (3) for a multi-disk brake, comprising a first brake lining (33) with a first carrier plate (6), a first friction lining (4) which is arranged on a front (7) of the first carrier plate (6), a second brake lining (33?) with a second carrier plate (6?) a second friction lining (4?) which is arranged on a front (7?) of the second carrier plate (6?), and at least one connecting means (9) which connects the first carrier plate (6) with the second carrier plate (6?), so that the first and the second friction linings (4,4?) respectively face outwards.