- Akebono will exhibit at Japan Mobility Show 2025, Tokyo Big Sight, Oct. 31–Nov. 9; booth West 4 Hall W4102.
- Debut of FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) 4-pot motorsport caliper.
- Cross-sector portfolio spans motorcycles, autos, industrial machinery, and rail (N700S Shinkansen disc brake).
- Exhibit includes legacy-to-future technologies reflecting the brand’s 1929–present history.
Akebono Brake Industry will present an expanded lineup of braking technologies at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo, highlighting new motorsport hardware alongside systems for road vehicles, rail, and industrial applications.
Event Details and Booth Location
General admission runs from October 31 to November 9 at Tokyo Big Sight. Akebono’s exhibit is located in West 4 Hall, booth W4102.
Motorsport Focus: New WRC Caliper
A new opposed-piston 4-pot caliper designed for FIA World Rally Championship competition makes its debut. Akebono cites high reliability across varying road surfaces and contribution to customer team victories.
Rail and Two-Wheel Applications
Akebono will display a disc brake for the N700S Shinkansen, underscoring its capability in high-speed rolling stock. The company will also show a disc brake system for electric motorcycles.
Passenger-Vehicle and Industrial Portfolio
Highlighted displays include:
- Opposed-piston 10-pot disc brake caliper for high-performance cars (latest model).
- Opposed-piston 4-pot disc brake caliper with integrated electric parking brake (EPB) for high-performance cars.
- High-end brake pad for the aftermarket.
- Woven brake lining and drum brake for forklifts for industrial duty cycles.
- Floating disc brake caliper—Japan’s first domestically produced automotive disc brake.
- Opposed-piston 6-pot Formula 1 (2007) caliper showcasing heritage engineering.
- Friction material for motor brakes addressing electrified drivetrain needs.
Company Background
Founded in 1929, Akebono (TSE: 7238) develops friction materials (pads/linings) and mechanical brake systems (disc/drum) for automotive, motorcycle, rail, and industrial customers, leveraging vibration analysis in adjacent sensor products.
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