Brake actuator with improved efficiency

A motor vehicle comprising:

• one or more vehicle brakes;
• a cable system comprising one or more cables for actuating the one or more vehicle brakes;
• a mounting bracket;
• an output member constructed to be operatively connected to the one or more cables;
• an input lever movably mounted to the mounting bracket at a pivot point for movement in brake applying and brake releasing directions, the pivot point of the input lever being spaced axially from the output member and operatively connected to the output member to effect movement of the output member;
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• a plate provided between the mounting bracket and the input lever, the plate being constructed to prevent direct contact between the mounting bracket and the input lever during movement between the brake applying and brake releasing directions.

A brake actuator for use in a motor vehicle having one or more vehicle brakes actuable by a cable system with one or more cables, comprising:

• a mounting bracket;
• an output member constructed to be operatively connected to the one or more cables;
• an input lever movably mounted to the mounting bracket at a pivot point for movement in brake applying and brake releasing directions, the pivot point of the input lever being spaced axially from the output member and operatively connected to the output member to effect movement of the output member;
• a cover portion operatively connected to the input lever with the mounting bracket disposed between the input lever and the cover portion, wherein the cover portion is constructed and arranged to move with the input lever when the lever is moved between the brake applying and brake releasing positions;
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• a plate provided between the mounting bracket and the cover portion, wherein the plate is constructed and arranged to prevent direct contact between the mounting bracket and the cover portion during movement between the brake applying and brake releasing directions.