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A force detecting load cell, which is designed to be a direct replacement for existing anchor pins, is used as the load-bearing member and measuring and diagnostic device in brake systems. The working dimensions of the cell and the parts replaced are the same, except that the cell has short zones of

A force detecting load cell, which is designed to be a direct replacement for existing anchor pins, is used as the load-bearing member and measuring and diagnostic device in brake systems. The working dimensions of the cell and the parts replaced are the same, except that the cell has short zones of decreased diameter so that strains are concentrated in these zones. Electrical strain gages are positioned within these zones with connections to exterior measuring and monitoring instrumentation. The arrangement and orientation of the gages in the concentrating zones permit measurement of the applied brake loads both as to magnitude and direction.

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1. For use in an operating vehicle having brakes as part of an operating brake system: a force and torque measuring apparatus for use in said system, comprising: load bearing members; an anchor pin means as part of the load-bearing members; said anchor pin means having a plurality of force detecting

1. For use in an operating vehicle having brakes as part of an operating brake system: a force and torque measuring apparatus for use in said system, comprising: load bearing members; an anchor pin means as part of the load-bearing members; said anchor pin means having a plurality of force detecting load cells and measuring devices within said brakes; exterior measuring and monitoring instrumentation means; and connection means connected to said anchor pin means and said instrumentation means to permit measurement of applied brake loads as to either magnitude or direction or both, during vehicle and brake system operation.