Patent ID: 6408992
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
An adjuster for establishing the non-braking position of a vehicular brake pad assembly comprising:a sleeve having an internal chamber, said internal chamber including a series of female screw threads, said internal chamber having an entry opening, said sleeve having a first outer end, said first outer end adapted to connect with a first brake pad unit of said brake pad assembly; a shaft having male screw threads which is to be located within said internal chamber with said male screw threads engaging with said female screw threads, said shaft having a second outer end located exteriorly of said internal chamber, said second outer end adapted to connect with a second brake pad unit of said brake pad assembly; a star wheel secured to said second outer end, said star wheel being manually connectable to affect turning of said shaft relative to said sleeve with said male screw threads moving relative to said female screw threads; a seal located within said internal chamber establishing a watertight and dust tight connection between said shaft and said seal preventing water and dust from entering said internal chamber; and said sleeve having a non-threaded area adjoining said female screw threads, said non-threaded area being almost of equal length to the length of said female screw threads, whereby said male screw threads of said shaft can be freely telescopingly moved through said non-threaded area prior to encountering engagement with said female screw threads.