Abstract: A method and a brake assembly retention device are disclosed. The method discloses the automatic operation of the brake assembly retention device to retain releasably the brake assembly upon a stationary member.

Abstract: A brake system for a bicycle includes a number of brake members constructed to engage one another, such as a rotor and a shoe or pad. At least one of the brake members includes fiber reinforcing members. The fiber reinforcing members are distributed throughout the brake member and communicate the braking loads across a substantial portion of the brake member. The braking member is further constructed to distribute the heat associated with a braking action in a generally uniform manner across the brake member. Preferably, the brake member is formed with carbon-type fibers suspended in a Bismaleimide type material. Such a construction provides a powerful, lightweight and robust brake system.

Abstract: One embodiment disclosed comprises a roller guide device comprising at least one roller and a respective braking apparatus for the roller. The braking apparatus in this embodiment comprises a disc brake. In this same embodiment, the disc brake performs a braking operation by pressing a pair of pads on both sides of a roller. The disc brake may be supported by the base of the roller guide device, and comprise a single-piston mechanism that affects movement of the pair of pads.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing callipers for disc brakes of the type comprising a body in which cylindrical chambers are formed inside which pistons run bearing pads intended for acting on the disc of the brake during the braking step, the method comprising the steps of: providing a body provided with a slit intended for receiving the disc of the brake and with a pair of cavities aligned transversely to the slit on opposite sides of the slit, which cavities are intended for forming a pair of cylindrical chambers, one of said cavities having a first opening on the slit and a second opening to the outside of the body at which there is a tapered portion with a decreasing section towards the outside of the body, closing said second opening with a cap applied in the cavity by the slit, the cap having a tapered portion that is forced at the tapered portion of the second opening to form a cylindrical chamber of the calliper.

Abstract: A disc brake apparatus which can securely suppress clunking sounds not only at the time of forward braking of a vehicle but also at the time of back braking of the vehicle is provided. When a backing metal 6A of a brake pad 6 shifts toward a first torque receiving part 3C of a torque member 3 along with an operation for forward braking of the vehicle, a leading end part of a spring piece 9A engages one slope of an engaging projection 6E, so as to elastically press the backing metal 6A toward the first torque receiving part 3C, whereby the disc brake apparatus is held in a first contact state. When the backing metal 6A shifts toward a second torque receiving part 3D of the torque member 3 along with an operation for back braking of the vehicle, the leading end part of the spring piece 9A engages the other slope of the engaging projection 6E, so as to elastically press the backing metal 6A toward the second torque receiving part 3D, whereby the disc brake apparatus is held in a second contact state.

Abstract: A fixing and combining device for the brake disc of a remote-controlled model car includes a connecting cup and a brake disc. The connecting cup has one side provided with a cup-shaped transmission member having two opposite sides of its circumferential wall respectively cut with an engage notch for receiving transmission rod therein. The brake disc is bored with a center hole matching with the transmission member and having the opposite sides of its inner annular edge formed with at least two combining projections to be respectively combined with the inner sides of the two engage notches of the connecting cup after the transmission member is inserted through the center hole of the brake disc. Thus, the brake disc can be tightly fixed between the engage notches of the connecting cup and the transmission rod by the combining projections.

Abstract: A disc brake, particularly for a utility vehicle, includes a caliper that is fastened to a brake support and is provided with a receiving chamber for a clamping mechanism, as well as a brake disc which can be effectively connected to brake pads. The disc brake includes a retaining clip, which is removably fastened to the caliper while supporting springs that act upon the outer edge of the brake pads. One end of the retaining clip positively lies in a receptacle of the caliper while the other end thereof is retained by a fastening element. The fastening element has two limbs, which are secured in holes provided in the caliper on both sides next to the retaining clip.

Abstract: A disc brake for a commercial vehicle includes a brake caliper, which has a receiving chamber for an application device and encloses a brake disc, against which brake linings can be pressed during a braking procedure, and a retaining bracket. The retaining bracket is detachably fixed to the brake caliper, and lining retainer springs that act on outer edges of the brake linings are supported on the retaining bracket. Preferably, one end of the retaining bracket is connected to the brake caliper, and the other end is held by a securing element. The disc brake is configured in such a way that the securing element is inserted into at least one cavity of the brake caliper in the longitudinal direction of the retaining bracket and lies against at least one buffering edge of the retaining bracket, secured against displacement in the insertion direction.

Abstract: There is provided an electric disk brake including a caliper and a lock mechanism wherein the lock mechanism shifts with a pad pressing member, and is composed of: a shifting member provided with a plurality of claws with a predetermined pitch in a shifting direction; an engaging member provided with an engaging portion which is engageable with the claws of the shifting member; an actuator driving the engaging member in a direction that the engaging portion engages with the claws of the shifting member; and an energizing means normally energizing the engaging member in a direction that the engaging portion is detached from the claws of the shifting member, and the engaging portion is engaged with the claws provided on one-side surface of the shifting member when being locked while the engaging portion is positioned on the other-side surface of the shifting member when being unlocked.

Abstract: A caliper 2a is disposed between rotation input side and rotation output side engagement portions 8, 9 of a support member 3a so as to restrict the movement of the caliper 2a in a circumferential direction of a rotor 1. A guide pin 26 which supports the caliper 2a is passed through guide holes 22 formed in pressure plates 11 which make up respective pads 10b in such a manner as to be capable of sliding in an axial direction of the rotor 1, whereby the caliper 2a is supported on the respective pads 10b attachably and detachably to the support member 3a while being allowed to move in the axial direction of the rotor 1 relative to the respective pads 10b.

Abstract: The brake housing (12) comprises a first portion (14), a second portion (16), and a demountably coupled cylinder block (18). The first and second portions (14, 16) comprise respective openings (40, 68) through which a rotating component passes. The portions (14) and (16) are coupled together to define an internal space about a portion of the rotating body. One or more cylinder blocks (18) are formed separately of the first and second portions (14, 16) and directly demountably coupled to the first or second portions. Each cylinder block (18) is provided with a first surface (28) that faces the portion (14, 16) to which the cylinder block is coupled. Each block (18) is also provided with one or more cavities (20) that open onto an opposite surface (22) of the cylinder blocks (18) for receiving respective pistons (24). The blocks (18) can be fixed at any location inside the housing (12) to meet the requirements of the associated brake assembly at hand.

Abstract: A disc brake for a utility vehicle includes a caliper which straddles the brake disc, in addition to functional parts which are arranged outside of the caliper, as drive parts of an adjusting device, which are encapsulated by a cover fixed to the outside of the caliper. The disc brake is configured in such a way that the cover is connected in a material integral manner to the caliper.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bellows for a self-energising electromechanical disc brake. According to the invention, a low deformation force may be achieved by means of a bellows with an elliptical, offset cross-section tapering in one direction and, in opposing circumferential sections of the bellows, the provision of circumferential folds of small curvature and inclined folds along the longitudinal sides of the bellows.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-reinforcing electromechanical disc brake having a brake caliper produced by means of shaping, in one piece with a housing for electromechanical parts of an actuating device of the disc brake, with the housing forming a dimensionally stable hollow body. It is possible in this way to produce a bending-resistant and torsionally rigid brake caliper with a low wall thickness.

Abstract: A front disk brake includes a brake caliper having a pair of caliper side mount portions, and a caliper bracket having a pair of bracket side mount portions. The brake caliper includes an oblong-shared lower-side counterbore and a circular-shaped upper-side counterbore, the lower-side counterbore being oblong sectional shaped in the arrangement direction of the lower-side counterbore and the upper-side counterbore paired therewith. The caliper bracket includes lower-side and upper side circular-shaped counterbores which are opposed, respectively, to the counterbores of the brake caliper. The brake caliper is fixed to the caliper bracket by mounting fastening bolts in bolt passing holes and screw holes formed respectively in the mount portions. The bolt passing holes and the screw holes are provided at their portions on the sides of opposed surfaces with counterbores in which collar members are to be fitted.

Abstract: An electric braking system and methods for a utility vehicle is provided. The system includes a rotor coupled to a rear axle of the utility vehicle. A caliper is electrically controlled to provide stopping force to the rotor. A spring is pre-loaded to actuate the caliper when additional stopping force is needed. A controller controls the activation of the caliper by generating an electrical braking signal to control operation of the caliper based on a brake position signal generated from a brake pedal position sensor.

Abstract: A wheel bearing hub and disc brake rotor assembly for use on vehicles includes a rotor (14) and a wheel mount (24), formed as a package bearing, fastened to the rotor with a connection assembly that promotes in plane torque transfer. The rotor has a flange form as a series of spaced tabs (20), and the wheel bearing hub (14) has a shoulder with complementary spaced tabs (34). The rotor is connected to the bearing hub by clamping a bridge (42) that spans the shoulder tabs over the rotor tabs. A spring clip (50) can be use with the bridge to accommodate thermal expansion of the rotor and eliminate rattling. Torque is transferred from the brake rotor to the bearing hub in a common plane to prevent twisting. In one embodiment, the bearing hub shoulder tabs may be formed by milling or machining slots. In another embodiment, the bearing hub shoulder tabs may be formed by fine-blanking or stamping slots.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a disc brake for a vehicle having a caliper receiving one or more brake pads and encircling one or more brake discs, of which at least one brake disc is received slideably on a hub, which is received on a wheel axle, whereby, at brake engagement, the rotational axis of the at least one brake disc is inclined vis-à-vis the rotational axis of the hub.

Abstract: A disk brake (1) usually comprises a caliper (2), a carrier (3) and friction means (8, 9). The caliper is slideably mounted on the carrier. To improve the braking performance of such a disk brake while reducing the manufacturing cost, the invention provides that a first friction means is retained rotationally by the carrier while a second friction means is retained rotationally by the caliper. The disk brake according to the present invention is also characterized in that the carrier has at least two guide pins (17, 18), the caliper being slideably mounted on the carrier via these two pins, the caliper having at least two bores (19, 20) able to receive one pin each.

Abstract: A disc brake has a brake carrier (10) with at least two bolts (16a, 16b, 18a, 18b) which stand axially to the brake disc for guiding a brake lining (32a, 32b). The plane (P) spanned by the bolt axes has a smaller radial distance (D) from the disc axis (A) than the centroid of the friction lining.

Abstract: A friction element for a disk brake that includes a support plate (2) on which is fixed a friction material designed to come into contact with a first face of a brake disk. The friction element also includes an elastic element for returning the friction element to its rest position, said elastic element including a wound section of turns from which extend a first and second arm (30, 32) of different lengths designed to bear elastically against an arch of a caliper of the disk brake. The wound section of turns is fitted into an orifice made in a radial projection of the support plate.

Abstract: A housing (10) for a braking system (56) comprises a casing (12) defining a cavity (14) for housing one or more friction pads (15). The casing (12) is composed of a plurality of separate walls including a circumferential wall (16), back wall (18), and a front wall (20). The circumferential wall (16) is provided with an internal fluid flow path (36) and a fluid inlet (38) and fluid outlet (40) which communicate with the fluid flow path (36). When a supply (45) of fluid is connected with the fluid inlet (38) and outlet (40) via a fluid circuit (43), fluid is circulated through the fluid flow path (36) to cool the housing (10).

Abstract: A brake caliper mounting clip is disposed between a brake caliper having a brake pad channel and a brake pad having an edge member. The edge member moves in the brake pad channel between a rotor gap and a caliper housing. The clip further comprises a pad holding portion slidingly engaged with the edge member and having a plurality of pad retaining members. The pad retaining members are connected to the pad holding portion and disposed between the edge member and the rotor gap. The plurality of the pad retaining members is further configured to prevent the brake pad from falling into the rotor gap. Additionally the edge member of the brake pad and the plurality of pad retaining members are configured to prevent improper installation of the brake pads in the caliper.

Abstract: A brake drum includes a generally cylindrical rub track section that is open at one end and at least partially closed by and endwall at its other end. The rub track cross section preferably has a thickness that varies along its axial length and preferably is thickest at an end closest to the endwall. In one implementation, the rub track is generally frustum shaped in cross section with a straight radially tapered outer wall. In another implementation, the outer wall of the rub track is generally concave or sloped from the first end to a second end spaced from the endwall. In another implementation, the outer wall of the rub track section is generally convex.

Abstract: A pad clip is provided with a pair of restraining pieces formed by bending a metal plate and remote from each other in an axial direction of a rotor. By the two restraining pieces, portions of the support member are squeezed from both sides of the support member with regard to the axial direction of the rotor so as to be supported the pad clip. By restraining to reduce a portion of the metal plate constituting a scrap by promoting a performance of blanking from the metal plate by devising shapes of the two restraining pieces, low cost formation is achieved by increasing yield of a material.

Abstract: A disk brake is disclosed that has a shim between a brake pad and a pressuring element for pressing the brake pad against a disk rotor. The disk brake includes a stopper portion for stopping movement of the shim 70 with respect to the brake pad 50, wherein a point of action on the shim the stopper portion acts on is provided at the downstream side in a rotating direction of the disk rotor 14 with respect to a point of action on the shim the pressuring element acts on.

Abstract: Disk brake friction element mounting system provides spaced mounting elements or guides for the friction elements, the spacing of the mounting elements permitting at least one friction element to be located in its working position by insertion edgewise through the space between the mounting elements without removing the brake discs or disc. The friction element is supported and guided by laterally extending shoulder having downwardly facing receptors for the mounting elements. In this way friction element insertion and removal for servicing purposes is greatly simplified.

Abstract: A disc brake having a brake carrier (10) which may be fastened to the vehicle and to which bolts are fastened, comprises brake pads (32a, 32b), in the supporting plates of which U-shaped recesses (40, 40?) are formed, which are placed onto the bolts, such that the brake pads are axially movably guided relative to the brake disc.

Abstract: A disk brake device has a rotary brake disk, at least one pad, and a mount. The pad has a guide portion disposed on one end of the pad in the rotational direction of the brake disk. The mount has a support portion that slidably supports the guide portion, so that the pad can move in the axial direction of the brake. A radially outer pressure receiving surface and a radially inner pressure receiving surface are formed on an end of the pad in the rotational direction of the brake disk and serve to receive a reaction force from the mount in order to prevent the pad from moving in the rotational direction of the brake disk. A support member serves to bias the pad in an axial and rotational direction so as to reduce the production of audible sounds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns disc brakes and more precisely a brake disc (2) to central part (3) interface. The disc brake has a caliper (1) receiving one or more brake pads (8) and encircling one or more brake discs (2). At least one of the brake discs (2) is received sliding on a central part (3) in the form of a hub, a sleeve or the like. Said central part (3) is received on a wheel axle or the like. The discs (2) are connected to the central part (3) in a rotationally interlocked but axially sliding way by means of teeth (4, 5), splines or the like. At least contact parts of the teeth (4, 5) or the like of the at least one disc (2) and/or the central part (3) have the form of arcs, seen in the direction of the wheel axis. Said contact parts are the parts of the teeth faces expected to make contact with each other in a released position of the brake.

Abstract: A brake apparatus having an automatic clearance adjusting mechanism with an overadjustment preventer constituted such that a piston is constituted by a structure of being divided in a plug piston 16 and a ring piston 14. The plug piston 16 is integrated with an adjusting nut 20, a bearing 21, a bearing support plate 22 and a spring holder 23. An outer side claw portion 23a of the holder is locked by an outer side groove 16 of the plug piston. The plug piston 16 integrated with the respective parts is inserted to fit to the ring piston 14 to thereby prevent the outer side claw portion 23a of the holder from being detached.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brake system for braking aircraft wheels, the brake system being of the type which, for each wheel, comprises a stator central portion coaxially surrounding a wheel axle on which a rotor annular portion is mounted to rotate, and a succession of brake disks disposed between the stator central portion and the rotor annular portion with alternate disks being constrained to rotate with one and the other of said portions, said stator central portion being provided with a brake collar equipped with a plurality of sets of pistons and, rigidly secured to said collar, a torsion tube internally provided with a transverse annular web, a centering bearing being interposed between the annular web and the axle. According to the invention the centering bearing has structural characteristics that vary circumferentially in a distribution configuration suitable for generating different bearing stiffnesses along two orthogonal axes contained in a plane that is perpendicular to the axis of the axle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a brake caliper adapted for use in a vehicle disc brake assembly and method for producing the same wherein the caliper has a plurality of locating surfaces provided thereon, at least one of the locating surfaces being a first locating as cast groove provided on the inboard leg portion, the groove having a first partially closed end and a second opposite opened end.

Abstract: A caliper of a disc brake comprises a caliper body having a first half-body and a second half-body. The first half-body has a first hole and the second half-body has a second hole, coaxial with the first hole. The holes receive at least one connecting member suitable for firmly securing the first half-body to the second half-body and further provide an attachment seat capable of receiving an attachment member suitable for firmly securing said caliper body to the fork of a motorcycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disk brake, in particular for a utility vehicle, comprising a brake caliper that encompasses a brake disk. The caliper is fixed to a brake support of the utility vehicle by means of fixing elements and can be axially displaced in relation to the brake disk. One fixing element is configured as a fixed bearing and the other as a floating bearing. The disk brake is configured in such a way that the floating bearing consists of a guide bush, part of which have a different wall thickness and in which a bearing bolt with a circular cross-section is guided, or a guide bush with an even wall thickness, in which a bearing bolt with an oval cross-section is guided.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a brake mechanism of a disc brake received in a caliper and a method for controlling the force amplification for the brake mechanism. The brake mechanism comprises a lever actuated by a brake actuator. The lever is acting on a cross bar by means of an intermediate part. The lever and the intermediate part have a line of contact moving along a circular arc during an application stroke of the brake mechanism. The cross bar of the brake mechanism is closely guided and is only moveable in the thrust direction and in the tangential direction of the brake disc. The force amplification of the brake mechanism is adapted to the force characteristics of the brake actuator.

Abstract: A caliper body suitable for co-operating with a disk of a disk brake, the body having at least one fixed body element suitable for being support element and comprising connected fixedly to a at least one central portion suitable for co-operating with elements that can accommodate at least one pad placed on a first side of the brake disk in order to exert a braking force. The central portion is located between two end portions placed beside the elements that can accommodate at least one pad, it being possible to associate the at least one fixed body element with the support element by way of securing elements which comprise first and second securing elements located substantially in a plane perpendicular to the axial direction. The first securing elements are placed on only one of the end portions, the second securing elements are placed at least partially in the central portion.

Abstract: A disc brake assembly is disclosed which is attachable to the wheel supporting portion of the frame of a cycle and which allows the orientation of the planar braking surface of the brake pad assembly to be infinitely variable within a defined range The disc brake assembly consists of a disc fixedly attached to a wheel, a plurality of brake pad assemblies each having a planar braking surface facing the disc and a caliper retaining the brake pad assemblies in an operative position. When braking occurs, the caliper advances at least one of the brake pad assemblies to bring the planar braking surfaces of the brake pad assemblies into and out of contact with the disc. In addition, means is disclosed for attaching each of the brake pad assemblies to the caliper with an orientation of the planar braking surface of the brake pad assembly being infinitely variable within a defined range.

Abstract: A brake caliper formed without machining for a spot-type disc brake, in which the brake caliper after subsequent machining forms a floating caliper, has a braking force generator (12) and an opposite-lying abutment (22). For the non-machining forming of the brake caliper (10) two mould parts (34, 36) each partially receiving the brake caliper (10) are used, in which support surfaces (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5) and action surfaces (S1/2, S3, S4, S5) are formed on the brake caliper (10) in such a way that the brake caliper (10) for the subsequent machining is supportable by its support surfaces (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5) in a defined manner and clampable by means of clamping forces acting upon its action surfaces (S1/2, S3, S4, S5). To keep the extent of the subsequent machining to a minimum, during the non-machining forming the abutment (22) and the support surfaces (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5) of the brake caliper (10) are formed in one and the same mould part (34).

Abstract: A hydraulic brake system (50) for a vehicle such as a golf car or the like uses the same brakes (52) and same brake pedal (80) for both service braking and park and hold braking. The brakes (52) are selectively engaged, locked in their engaged position, and released using an integrated control assembly including a brake pedal (80), an accelerator pedal (82), and a brake pedal locking mechanism (84). The brake pedal locking mechanism (84) is configured to automatically latch the brake pedal (80) in a locked position thereof and to automatically unlatch the brake pedal (80) from its locked position upon either subsequent movement of the brake pedal (80) into an overtravel position or subsequent actuation of the accelerator pedal (82). In addition, a hydraulic accumulator (62) stores part of the energy generated upon brake pedal depression and consequent manual actuation of a master cylinder (60) of the system to maintain the brakes (52) in their fully engaged state when the brake pedal (80) is latched.

Abstract: A golf car having a frame supported on a plurality of wheels and a bracket member fixedly coupled to the frame. A brake pedal assembly and an accelerator pedal assembly are pivotally coupled to the bracket member such that the brake pedal and accelerator pedal are disposed in a generally suspended position behind the cowling, rather than a floor mounted position. This arrangement maximizes the ergonomic placement of the pedals, and minimizes corrosion due to exposure to moisture and chemicals and damaged caused by contact with brush and debris.

Abstract: A floating disk brake having a caliper designed so as to be movable more freely in the radial direction of the rotor following any run-out or thermal expansion of the rotor and movable less freely in the tangential direction of the rotor to reduce uneven wear of the pads, thereby prolonging the life of the pads and reducing the possibility of fading at minimum cost. The caliper is supported on a mount through slide guides so as to be slidable in the direction of the axis of the rotor of the brake. The slide guides each include a slide pin fixed to the caliper, and a pin hole formed in the mount to receive the slide pin. A first clearance is defined between the mount and the caliper in a direction tangential to the rotor, and a second clearance is defined between the slide pin and the pin hole of each slide guide such that the first clearance is smaller than the second clearance.

Abstract: A caliper body (8) suitable for co-operating with a disk (10) of a disk brake, the body (8) having at least one fixed body element, (16) suitable for being connected fixedly to a support element (100) and comprising at least one central portion (20) suitable for co-operating with means that can accommodate at least one pad (22) placed on a first side (A) of the brake disk (10) in order to exert a braking force. The central portion (20) is located between two end portions (26) placed beside the means that can accommodate at least one pad (22), it being possible to associate the at least one fixed body element (16) with the support element (100) by way of securing means (28) which comprise first and second securing means (36, 40) located substantially in a plane perpendicular to the axial direction.

Abstract: A caliper of a disc brake comprises a caliper body having a first half-body and a second half-body. The first half-body has a first hole and the second half-body has a second hole, coaxial with the first hole.

Abstract: A vehicle brake assembly includes a multi-component lever assembly. The lever assembly includes a push rod receiving insert received into a push rod receiving insert opening. The multi-component lever assembly provides for alternate final configurations during the final assembly stages of the brake assembly. The operating shaft is assembled into the brake housing through a housing opening which is closed off by a closing plate. The push rod receiving insert received is then passed through a push rod opening and into the push rod receiving insert opening until locked in place.

Abstract: A vehicle brake assembly includes a first brake housing portion having an assembly opening formed through a rear face. The rear face is substantially opposite and parallel to a front face which faces toward a brake rotor. A bearing block includes a lever receipt portion and a cover portion. The cover portion fits within the assembly opening to close the assembly opening and the lever receipt portion of the bearing block supports the lever assembly. The lever assembly is passed through the assembly opening and the bearing block is passed through the front opening in the front face. The component positions may then be exchanged within the hosing portion such that the cover portion of the bearing block is fit into assembly opening and welded in place prior to support of the lever assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle brake assembly includes a first brake housing portion having an assembly opening formed through a rear face. The rear face is substantially opposite and parallel to a front face which faces toward a brake rotor. A bearing block includes a lever receipt portion and a cover portion. The cover portion fits within the assembly opening to close the assembly opening and the lever receipt portion of the bearing block supports the lever assemby. The lever assembly is passed through the assembly is passed through the assembly opening and the bearing block is passed through the front opening in the front face. The component positions may then be exchange within the hosing portion such that the cover portion of the bearing block is fit into assembly opening and welded in place prior to support of the lever assembly.

Abstract: A disc brake assembly comprises an anchor bracket (12), a brake shoe (10) which carries a friction lining (16), the shoe being slidably supported by the anchor bracket (12). The assembly includes a retraction mechanism which is adapted to retract the shoe from the disc when the brake is released. The mechanism comprises at least one pin (24) secured to either a backing plate (14) or the anchor bracket and a spring clip (26) fixed relative to the pin which acts between the pin and the other one of the anchor bracket or the backing plate. Deformation of the spring clip as the shoe is moved towards the disc providing a returning force to pull the friction lining away from the disc when the brake is released.

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 bore is formed in the first wall to receive 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 aperture is formed in the second wall. The aperture is continuous with the opening to enable access into the body.

Abstract: A disc brake pad backplate assembly includes a backplate and a pad spring. The backplate and/or the pad spring includes a retaining feature to mount the pad spring to the backplate and circumferentially spaced abutments arranged to restrain lateral movement of the end portions of the pad spring. The pad spring is dimensioned relative to the spacing of the abutments such that a radially inward loading applied at a central portion of the pad spring causes the pad spring to function in a first resilient leaf spring-like mode in which the pad spring end portions are unrestrained up to a predetermined load limit. Above the predetermined load limit, the end portions are restrained by the abutments such that the pad spring functions in a second buckling mode. The spring rate is relatively low in the first mode and relatively high in the second mode.