Parts, Machinery and Tools (West Halls)

Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. New construction brake caliper."

The “New Construction Brake Calipers” that have been developed to meet specific requirements for automobiles that use electric power sources and to be friendlier to the global environment will be exhibited for the first time.
The material for this brake caliper is aluminum, with which weight reduction of up to 30% was realized. This lightweight construction contributes to lowering the vehicle’s fuel consumption. Furthermore, uneven wear of the brake pads can be reduced to 1/5 of existing products. This revolutionary product also takes into consideration adaptability to different automobiles, as well as visually appealing design.
In addition to an electric parking brake using this new construction structure, an electric parking brake and an electric service brake will also be exhibited for the first time.