Method and system for setting a braking component running clearnaceA method of setting a running clearance between a friction element of a braking system and a corresponding friction surface of the braking system. The method comprises monitoring a signal indicative o…DRIVE·Mar 23·1 min readFollowB60T17/22MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
Braking component replacement system and methodA method of replacement of replaceable components of a vehicle braking system are described, along with methods of controlling such replacement by preventing the or permitting removal of replaceable c…DRIVE·Dec 16·1 min readFollowB60T13/746MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
A method of adjusting a brakeA method of adjusting a brake, the method including the steps of: providing a mechanically operated brake including friction material, providing a rotor, providing an adjuster for adjusting a running …DRIVE·Feb 18·1 min readFollowB60T13/741MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
Disc brake assemblyA disc brake assembly (10) arranged to be mounted over a rotor, the disc brake assembly including first and second brake pads, a caliper (12) having an opening for receiving the first and second brake…DRIVE·Feb 11·1 min readFollowB60T1/065MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
A vehicle brake assemblyA vehicle brake assembly (100) including a brake caliper defining a caliper housing (107) and defining a plane of rotation of a brake disc, the housing having an opening (108) facing the plane of rota…DRIVE·Jul 16·1 min readFollowB60T1/065MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
BrakeA method of determining if any usable life remains in a brake component of a brake, the method comprising the steps of using a processor to determine a total number of brake events, using a processor …DRIVE·Oct 16·1 min readFollowB60T17/221MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
Method of determining the remaining usable life in a brake componentA method of determining if any usable life remains in a brake component of a brake, the method comprising the steps of using a processor to determine a total number of brake events, using a processor …DRIVE·Oct 2·1 min readFollowB60T17/221MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
A parking brake mechanismA parking brake mechanism for an air actuated disc brake, the mechanism comprising an air chamber separated into a non-pressurised section and a pressurised section; a resilient device located in the …DRIVE·Feb 29·1 min readFollowB60T13/741MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
A Control System for a Parking Brake MechanismA control system for a parking brake mechanism for a foundation brake, the parking brake mechanism incorporating an electric actuator, an extensible device drivably connected to the actuator and a res…DRIVE·Aug 10·2 min readFollowB60T13/04MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
Master cylinderA combined master cylinder and dump valve including a body having a body bore, a brake port, a tank port, and a pressure port with each port being hydraulically connected with the body bore, a piston …DRIVE·Mar 16·2 min readFollowB60T11/16MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
Air brake actuator assemblyThe assembly (10) has a portion of cast iron brake housing (12) cast around another portion of a cylindrical steel air chamber (14). The chamber has a front shell and a rear shell that are joined toge…DRIVE·Dec 1·1 min readFollowB60T17/088MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
Hydraulic brake valve and a method of bleeding a hydraulic brake systemA hydraulic brake valve (10) comprising a body (12), a passageway (14) defined in the body, an inlet (16) to the passageway, an outlet (18) from the passageway and a movable valve member (20) in the p…DRIVE·Feb 11·1 min readFollowB60T11/10MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
Hydraulic booster valveA bi-directional braking assembly (10) for a vehicle includes a hydraulic booster assembly (24,26) for applying proportional fluid pressure to a brake assembly (11,13) and is actuated by a forward ped…DRIVE·Jan 21·2 min readFollowB60T11/21MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
Integrated axle clamp and spring seat device for vehicle suspensionsA vehicle suspension assembly (30) includes a device for securing an axle (42) to a selected suspension component (32). A seat member (46) that is received between the axle and the suspension componen…DRIVE·Mar 5·1 min readFollowB60G11/28MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKING [GB]
