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Brake system for a motor vehicle

US8672102B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2003
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2121/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved brake system is provided for a motor vehicle. The system includes a rotor attached to a rim of a wheel and a caliper assembly mounted to a hub of the wheel. The caliper is arranged to retain a friction element and operatively engage the friction element against the rotor.

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