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A multiple disc brake assembly having a plurality of interleaved rotor discs and stator discs which are cooperative with a stationary torque tube which has a carbon composite brake pad mounted on its reaction plate in such a manner to prohibit stress concentration due to relative thermal expansion b

A multiple disc brake assembly having a plurality of interleaved rotor discs and stator discs which are cooperative with a stationary torque tube which has a carbon composite brake pad mounted on its reaction plate in such a manner to prohibit stress concentration due to relative thermal expansion between the non-similar materials of the torque tube and brake pad at the torque reaction points while providing a reaction mechanism to circumferential forces generated by brake friction.

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A wheel and brake assembly comprising fixed mounting means, a wheel member operatively connected to said fixed mounting means and rotatable with respect thereto, said wheel member having a plurality of axially extending splines, a torque tube member operatively connected to said fixed mounting means

A wheel and brake assembly comprising fixed mounting means, a wheel member operatively connected to said fixed mounting means and rotatable with respect thereto, said wheel member having a plurality of axially extending splines, a torque tube member operatively connected to said fixed mounting means, said torque tube member having a radially outwardly extending annular end portion defining a torque plate, said torque tube having a plurality of axially extending splines, a plurality of primary friction discs carried by said splines on said wheel for rotation therewith, a plurality of secondary friction discs carried by said splines on said torque tube, said primary and secondary discs interleaved to form an axially moveable brake stack, an annular metal backing plate secured to said torque plate, an annular carbon composite friction brake disc mounted on said backing plate and secured thereto, force transmitting means operatively connected to said fixed mounting means for urging said brake stack against said carbon composite brake disc and causing frictional engagement between adjacent discs, means operatively interconnecting said annular carbon composite brake disc to said backing plate to allow radial relief from radial thermal stresses induced therebetween at said interconnecting means.