Patent classifications
F
F16
F16D
55/00
F16D2055/0004
F16D2055/0062
F16D2055/0062
Brake Disk and Method of Making Same
A brake disk or drum has at least one working surface which opposes a braking member such as a brake pad or shoe. A plurality of spaced, raised island formations are provided across the working surface, with channels extending between the island formations. Each raised island formation has an outer surface which contacts a brake pad or brake shoe during braking.