Brake stroke indicator attachment
AssigneesCharlie Arsenault, Kevin Falconer
InventorKevin Falconer
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides a brake stroke indicator attachment for use with a sensor further comprised of a first bracket secured to the vehicle, the first bracket adjustably secured to the second bracket with securing mechanism to adjust a length of the attachment relative to the vehicle's slack adjuster. The second bracket is further comprised of an opening to receive the brake wear sensor, the brake wear sensor to be activated based on wear and tear of the brake pads.
Claims15
A brake stroke indicator attachment for use with brakes comprising:
- a first bracket secured to a vehicle, the first bracket further comprised of at least a first aperture;
- and,
- a second bracket secured to the first bracket, the second bracket further comprised of:
- an elongated portion further comprised of a second aperture;
- and,
- a stepped portion further comprised of an opening,
- wherein the opening of the second bracket is constructed and arranged to receive and secure a sensor thereto.
A method of installation of a brake stroke indicator attachment for use with brakes, the steps comprising:
- securing a first bracket to a brake chamber stud;
- and,
- adjusting a second bracket relative to the first bracket to a distance X from the slack adjuster,
- wherein X is defined as ¾ of a brake stroke travel limit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.