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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 01, 2012
Brian T. King, Kokomo, IN (US);
Jerome A. Schneider, Kokomo, IN (US);
Timothy J. Guse, Peru, IN (US);
Brian T. King, Kokomo, IN (US);
Jerome A. Schneider, Kokomo, IN (US);
Timothy J. Guse, Peru, IN (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A brake component for retarding a rotor includes a wearable friction segment having a thickness, wherein the friction segment is configured to be pressed into contact with the rotor. The brake component also includes a first resistive sensor having an electric resistance and a feature determinative of the electric resistance. The first resistive sensor is mounted on the friction segment and includes an electric connection for communication with an external device. The feature is configured to wear along with the friction segment thereby increasing the electric resistance of the first resistive sensor. A braking system employing the friction brake component to retard rotation of a wheel and for decelerating a motor vehicle is also disclosed.