DISC BRAKE SYSTEM WITH TORQUE PLATE, TORQUE PLATE AND METHODS FOR THE USE AND ASSEMBLY THEREOF

Abstract: a disc brake system includes a torque plate having a mounting portion with an opening shaped to receive a vehicle axle and a carrier portion integrally formed with the mounting portion as a one-piece unit. the carrier portion includes an inboard leading pad support, an inboard trailing pad support, an outboard leading pad support, and an outboard trailing pad support. one or both of an inboard and/or outboard brake pad include a bearing surface engaged by a bearing surface on one of the pad supports when the disc brake system is actuated such that at least a portion of the at least one inboard and/or outboard brake pads is put in tension. at least one of the pad supports may include a slot defining the bearing surface. methods of actuating and assembling the disc brake system are also disclosed.

Inventor(s): Alan Backstrom, Erik W. Oberdorfer

CPC Classification: F16D65/095 (Pivots or supporting members therefor)

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