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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 16, 2005
Applicants:
Donald Burgoon, Gastonia, NC (US);
Darrick Dong, Charlotte, NC (US);
Grafton Robertson, Tijeras, NM (US);
Wenqi Qian, Fort Mill, SC (US);
Inventors:
Donald Burgoon, Gastonia, NC (US);
Darrick Dong, Charlotte, NC (US);
Grafton Robertson, Tijeras, NM (US);
Wenqi Qian, Fort Mill, SC (US);
Assignee:
Performance Friction Corporation, Clover, SC (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 55/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A brake caliper has a removable bridge that acts as a rigid mount for a pair of brake pad holders. The removable bridge is retained on the caliper body by spring loaded push button that allows quick removal for replacement of the brake pads, which is especially suited for automotive racing situations. The bridge is snapped in place and rigidly retained on caliper body when in use.