Brake apparatus

Details Brake apparatus Brake apparatus

1981-11-02

1984-04-03

Reger, Duane A.

Brakes

Elements

Cooling and lubricating

188 716, F16D 65853

Patent

active

044402708

ABSTRACT:
A disc brake assembly for use in a vehicle having an axle rotatably journaled in an axle housing wherein a rotatable brake disc is connected to a rim support for rotation along with a tire of the vehicle. A housing is attached to said axle housing and encompasses the brake disc. Such housing has a caliper member which straddles a portion of the outer periphery of the brake disc having piston means moveable into engagement with the brake disc. Coolant means are provided to said housing for directing a flow of coolant into said closed chamber for direction against the brake disc, which is then removed via an exhaust opening to atmosphere.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2955681 (1960-10-01), Burnett
patent: 3664467 (1972-05-01), Lucien et al.
patent: 3983974 (1976-10-01), Dowell et al.

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