Patent ID: 6164421
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B60T,B62L,F16D

Abstract:
A disc brake assembly comprising:a support member having an inner section with a first attachment portion configured to be coupled to rotate with a rotating member and an outer peripheral section with a second attachment portion;a first brake disc member movably coupled to said second attachment portion of said support member on a first lateral side of said outer peripheral section of said support member;a second brake disc member movably coupled to said second attachment portion of said support member on a second lateral side of said outer peripheral section of said support member, said second brake disc member being spaced from and arranged substantially parallel to said first brake disc member;a caliper housing with a piston unit movably coupled thereto between a release position and a braking position for applying a braking force to said first and second brake disc members;a first friction member movably coupled to said housing by said piston unit to move between said release position and said braking position;a second friction member coupled to said housing and arranged substantially parallel to said first friction member; anda third friction member coupled to said housing and arranged substantially parallel to said first and second friction members.