Patent No. EP3810953 (titled "Spring For Friction Pads In A Disc Brake Caliper") was filed by Brembo on Jun 6, 2019. The application was issued on Jun 11, 2025.
A spring for retaining and positioning brake pads in a disc brake caliper, comprising a longitudinal piece that engages support pins from the side and a cross piece that presses against the pads from the side, rather than from above, to provide a more consistent and predictable elastic force that maintains pad separation and prevents residual braking torque.

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