Brake pads are prepared using a formulation of friction material of the copper-free type (Low-Steel or Organic Non-Asbestos) and at least one friction surface of a brake disc, which is intended to cooperate with the brake pad, is covered with an anti-wear and anti-corrosion coating consisting of a surface layer of chromium carbide particles (Cr3C2) dispersed in a metallic matrix consisting of a NiCr alloy, and coupled to a second layer consisting of selected combinations of metallic materials, chosen from the group consisting of: Cr3C2-high density NiCr, NiAl alloys, FeNiCrMoSiC alloys, metallic nickel, NiCr alloys, and/or any combination of the above.

A rotating body for a rotation restricting mechanism rotates integrally with a motor, and the rotation of the rotating body is restrictable by engagement with an engaging pin. The rotating body includes a plurality of radial-support parts that extend in a radial direction, with the inner end portions thereof connected to the motor, a plurality of first-circumferential-connecting parts each connecting the inner end portions of two mutually-adjacent radial-support parts, a plurality of second-circumferential-connecting parts each connecting the outer end portions of two mutually-adjacent radial-support parts, and a plurality of engaging protrusions provided in the outer end portions of the radial-support parts. Two mutually-adjacent engaging protrusions in the circumferential direction have an interval therebetween that allows movement of the engaging pin in the circumferential direction between the two mutually-adjacent engaging protrusions.

A radiating spacer includes a plate body having a backing plate facing side and a caliper facing side, with the backing plate facing side having a plurality of cooling grooves and the caliper facing side having a planar caliper piston contact area. The cooling grooves extend partially into the plate body to provide additional cooling of the brake pad and braking assembly. The planar caliper piston contact area is configured to provide a flat surface for contact with a caliper piston. In some embodiments, the radiating spacer and the backing plate are made from different metal materials having certain thermal conductivity coefficients to help promote advantageous heat distribution.

A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.

A disc brake (1) for a utility vehicle includes a brake disc (19), a brake caliper (2) which surrounds the brake disc (19), an application-side brake lining (3), a rim-side brake lining (3a) and an application-side application device (4) which is arranged in the brake caliper (2). The application device (4) has at least one adjustment spindle (5) and a pressure plate (6) that is arranged axially between the adjustment spindle (5) and the application-side brake lining (3). A plain bearing element (7) is arranged between the pressure plate (6) and the adjustment spindle (4).

A braking arrangement includes a torque plate, a torque button, and a sacrificial bushing. The torque button comprises a head portion and a shaft portion, wherein the head portion is configured to extend at least partially into a torque pocket of an end plate of a brake stack and the shaft portion is configured to extend through an aperture disposed in a back leg of the torque plate. The bushing is configured to be removably coupled between the shaft portion of the torque button and the back leg of the torque plate.

A method for making a brake disc may include providing a disc brake with a braking band and depositing on the disc a layer of chromium carbide and nickel-chromium in particle form to form a base protective coating. The method may also include depositing on the base protective coating a material in particle form consisting of tungsten carbide, iron, chromium and aluminium to form a surface protective coating made of tungsten carbide, iron, chromium and aluminium. Both protective coatings may be made by High Velocity Oxygen Fuel or High Velocity Air Fuel or Kinetic Metallization techniques.

A tripod joint includes a multi-part pot having an interior and a plurality of raceways for supporting a plurality of rollers in the interior. The pot includes a housing having an open end and a base at the end of the housing opposite the open end, and the base may be formed separately from the housing or one-piece therewith. The raceways may be formed by inserts mounted in the interior which inserts may have a hardness greater than a hardness of the material of the housing.

A method for manufacturing a vehicle braking system including the steps of machining a hub so as to provide it with a nose and a tapped hole, mounting, on the nose of the hub, a ring having at least one relief extending in a direction perpendicular to a main axis of the ring, and rigidly attaching the ring to the hub such that the assembly, including the hub and the ring, forms a nut.

A brake caliper arrangement includes a housing, a restoring device, a first brake lining arrangement and a second brake lining arrangement. The first brake lining arrangement and the second brake lining arrangement can be moved relative to one another from a respective starting position with a reduction of an initial spacing which exists between them. The restoring device includes first and second restoring elements. The first restoring element may prestress the first brake lining arrangement into its starting position, while the second restoring element may prestress the second brake lining arrangement into its starting position. The first and/or second restoring elements may be supported, on both sides of a central region of the brake lining arrangement, on the associated brake lining arrangement. The first and/or second restoring elements may be twisted elastically at least in sections in order to generate the prestress.