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

Abstract: a disc brake system includes a carrier and an adapter plate having bearing surfaces configured to engage, or abut, when the disc brake system is actuated such that at least a portion of the adapter plate is put in tension. a brake pad includes a backing plate supported by the adapter plate and a friction material supported by the backing plate. the adapter plate has opposite leading and trailing ends defining a space therebetween, wherein the space is configured to receive a brake pad. a support plate extends between and connects the leading and trailing ends, wherein the support plate is laterally spaced from the space between the leading and trailing ends. the support plate and the leading and trailing ends define a cavity configured to receive a brake pad. a method of actuating a disc brake system is also provided.

Inventor(s): Erik W. Oberdorfer

CPC Classification: F16D65/0971 (Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members {or other brake parts})

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