Unitary clip and shim device for brake pad or the like
US5509508A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D65/0006
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device (10) is provided for a disc brake pad (11) having a backing plate (20) and actuated by a hydraulic piston (34). The retainer (10) includes tab members (14) for frictionally engaging the backing plate (20). Clip arms (16) are also provided for engaging the piston (34), and a shim (12) is provided to insulate the piston (34) from the backing plate (20). The tab members (14), clip arms (16) and shim (12) are integrated into a one-piece unit.
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