Axial fin heat shields extend into the rotor gap to cut brake heat transfer to the wheel and tire while accommodating disc wear.
Direct piston compression of an adjuster tube cuts brake adjuster bulk and weight while preserving disc wear compensation and running clearance.
Curved reaction faces and deflection ears spread torque loads more evenly across wheel lugs, reducing damage and corrosion in aircraft wheel assemblies.
Brake heat powers a thermoelectric wear sensor that tracks wear pin position, reducing manual inspections and supporting accurate brake life estimates.
An integrated cam-lobe front casing cuts radial piston unit size, parts, and leakage points while simplifying assembly and machining.
A nested crushable tube adjusts piston return stroke as brake parts wear, preserving release clearance without increasing axial envelope.
Curved reaction-face profiles let a hybrid torque bar deflect evenly, spreading wheel lug load to reduce damage and corrosion.
A slotted insert, rivet, and washer let brake discs transfer torque with tangential motion, reducing wear, stress, and rivet shear.
Grooved retainers mounted to torque bars hold segmented heat shields in place while easing replacement and improving brake heat dissipation.