Brakes – Wheel – Axially movable brake element or housing therefor
Patent
1993-08-18
1995-11-21
Graham, Matthew C.
Brakes
Wheel
Axially movable brake element or housing therefor
188 7331, F16D 6514
Patent
active
054678480
ABSTRACT:
A slider assembly useful for attaching a brake caliper having at least one caliper aperture to an automotive-chassis is provided. The slider assembly provides a bearing interface which allows for a smooth and reliable transverse movement of the brake caliper for an extended period of time. The slider assembly includes a sleeve insert which is fitted into the caliper aperture, a slide pin which slides inside the sleeve insert, and a mount for moving the slide pin to the automotive chassis. The sliding which occurs between the sleeve insert and the slide pin provides the bearing interface.
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Aeromatics Automotive, Inc.
Anderson Denton L.
Graham Matthew C.
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