Pad retaining clips

Details Pad retaining clips Pad retaining clips

2008-01-15

2008-01-15

Williams, Thomas (Department: 3683)

Brakes

Wheel

Axially movable brake element or housing therefor

C188S073310, C188S20500R

Reexamination Certificate

active

07318503

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.

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