A self-adjusting automatic slack adjuster for reducing slack in the brake of a vehicle includes an adjuster link having a resilient portion. When a brake application force being applied to the slack adjuster exceeds a level that could result in brake application linkage damage as a result of the slack adjuster's slack adjustment mechanism having reached a travel limit, the resilient portion of the adjuster link permits the axial length of the adjuster link to change to accommodate the high brake application force in order to minimize or preclude damage to the brake application linkage.

A brake assembly having a sensor assembly that is received inside a shaft of a wear adjuster mechanism. The wear adjuster mechanism may be at least partially received inside a piston that may be rotatable about the axis and may be at least partially received in a tappet. The sensor may provide a signal that is indicative of rotation of the shaft.

A latching mechanism for a brake actuator is provided. The latching mechanism comprising an annular flange and a plurality of resilient elements extending radially inwardly from the annular flange. Each of the plurality of resilient elements comprises a U-shaped cross-section and a tooth on a radially inner end. The tooth is configured to conform to and engage with ratchet teeth of a wear compensation sleeve of a brake actuator.

A latching mechanism for a brake actuator is provided. The latching mechanism comprising an annular flange and a plurality of resilient elements extending radially inwardly from the annular flange. Each of the plurality of resilient elements comprises a U-shaped cross-section and a tooth on a radially inner end. The tooth is configured to conform to and engage with ratchet teeth of a wear compensation sleeve of a brake actuator.

A method adjusts the slack of a brake assembly having a brake disc, a brake pad, an actuator with an output shaft driven in a forward direction to bring the brake pad and brake disc into frictional engagement defining a braking position and a reverse direction to disengage the brake pad and brake disc and to move the brake pad into a rest position, and a slack adjuster for adjusting a predetermined axial slack distance between the brake pad and the brake disc. The brake pad is moved from the rest position in the reverse direction into a predetermined reference position, and an adjustment of the axial slack distance between the brake pad and brake disc is initiated.

A method adjusts the slack of a brake assembly having a brake disc, a brake pad, an actuator with an output shaft driven in a forward direction to bring the brake pad and brake disc into frictional engagement defining a braking position and a reverse direction to disengage the brake pad and brake disc and to move the brake pad into a rest position, and a slack adjuster for adjusting a predetermined axial slack distance between the brake pad and the brake disc. The brake pad is moved from the rest position in the reverse direction into a predetermined reference position, and an adjustment of the axial slack distance between the brake pad and brake disc is initiated.

A slack adjuster assembly for use in a heavy-duty vehicle drum brake system, the slack adjuster assembly comprising a slack adjuster, an inboard sealing assembly, and a sensor arrangement. The slack adjuster is mounted on an inboard end of a camshaft of the drum brake system. The inboard sealing assembly sealingly engages with an inboard side of the slack adjuster. The sensor arrangement measures rotation of the camshaft and is at least partially disposed within the inboard sealing assembly to protect the sensor arrangement from impact damage, water, chemicals, and debris.

The invention relates to a pad clip (5), comprising at least one retainer (6) for supporting a brake pad (2), and at least one retraction spring (10) for retracting the brake pad (2) in an axial direction upon a brake release, the retraction spring (10) having a spring body (17) with a first portion (11), a second portion (12), and an intermediate portion (13) connecting the first and second portions (11, 12), the first portion (11) comprising a contact portion (14) for contacting the brake pad (2), the second portion (12) being configured to be attached to a calliper support bracket (3), wherein the material of the first portion (11) axially extending between the contact portion (14) and the intermediate portion (13) is configured to be stretched in the axial direction upon a brake action and to return to its unstretched state upon a brake release. The invention also relates to a calliper support bracket (3) and a brake assembly (1).

A self-adjusting automatic slack adjuster for reducing slack in the brake of a vehicle includes an adjuster link having a resilient portion. When a brake application force being applied to the slack adjuster exceeds a level that could result in brake application linkage damage as a result of the slack adjuster's slack adjustment mechanism having reached a travel limit, the resilient portion of the adjuster link permits the axial length of the adjuster link to change to accommodate the high brake application force in order to minimize or preclude damage to the brake application linkage.

An elastic return spring for axially returning a brake pad of an automotive disc brake from an active position to an inactive position, the spring being intended to be interposed between the brake pad and a fixed support, with an elastic deformation portion, a carrier portion arranged to be fastened to the fixed support of the disc brake, and a pad portion. The carrier portion includes a support part and a connection part which including at least one connection fold arranged and configured to bear on an anchoring part of the fixed support and to cooperate with said anchoring part to avoid any lifting of the connection part.