Anti-squeal shim used in a disc-brake
US4225021A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 1979 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D65/0006
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An anti-squeal shim used in a disc-brake, wherein a disc is urged by a friction pad assembly (or assemblies), as an insertion placed between the pad assembly and an urging means for pressing the pad assembly onto the disc, which shim is made solely of metal, in particular aluminum or aluminum-based alloy, or brass, with the object of enhancing the durability as well as the squeal preventing ability.
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