Noise reduction devices for a brake

摘要

A brake having improved noise reduction and vibration characteristics is provided. The brake includes an adhesive tape (52) or other sound reduction material disposed about the radially outer periphery of one or more of the components of the brake. The brake further includes a sound reducing hub (54,56) disposed about the inner periphery of a friction plate (34,36) in the brake. The hub (54,56) includes a plurality of leaf springs (80,80') that allow the hub (54,56) and friction plate (34,36) to maintain sufficient contact with the drive shaft or drive hub for rotation therewith, yet also allow the hub (54,56) and friction plate (34,36) to move axially upon disengagement of the brake for quiet disangagement of the plates (34,36).