Patent ID: 7341130
Filing Date: 2008-03-11
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A disc brake unit comprising: a wheelshaft for a vehicle; a brake disc coupled to the wheelshaft; a brake yoke coupled to the wheelshaft, the brake yoke having first and second brake supports, the first brake support having a first fastening element, and the second brake support having a second fastening element; at least one fastening bracket having at least one end portion for fastening cooperation with respective fastening elements of the at least one brake support; and a protective plate for laterally covering at least part of the brake disc, the protective plate having first and second major surfaces, the second major surface of the protective plate being attached to the at least one fastening bracket such that the first major surface of the protective plate is situated at the brake disc, wherein the protective plate and the at least one fastening bracket are separate elements which are united with each other, wherein the at least one fastening bracket is made of pressed sheetmetal and is substantially U-shaped in cross-section.