AIR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH SHORTENED END CAP AND INTEGRAL CAST AIR CHAMBER BRACKET

摘要

An air disc brake assembly having a shortened end cap and an integral air chamber bracket is provided. The shortened end cap is bolted to an end of the air cylinder which is opposite the end from which the piston extends. An air cylinder support portion is integral with the end cap and extends from the outer surface. This support portion has a plate with a recessed central portion and two end lobes for receiving air cylinder mounting bolts. A supporting web extends between the angular flange and the outer wall of the end cap to support the air cylinder. The end cap has stepped cylindrical surfaces to receive bearings and a fluted plan form.