The opposed piston type 6-pot brake caliper has three pistons on each side for a total of six, and are adopted on high-performance SUVs and sports cars which require powerful braking performance.
The 10-pot brake caliper has five pistons on each side for a total of ten and is suited for large-sized high performance cars. Large-sized high performance cars are subject to heavy braking-energy loads so large size brake pads are used. To realize stable braking, opposed piston type with 10-pot brake caliper has been adopted.
Akebono started various motorsports activities in 2002, and the brake technologies which spun off from racing development have been called upon to develop this brake caliper. Superb braking performance, and lightweight yet rigid construction have been carried over from the brake development for the pinnacle of motorsports, Formula 1, since 2007. In addition to these technologies, know-how for reducing noise and drag has been carried over from the development of brakes for production cars. Thanks to fusion of these technologies, this brake system for high performance cars demonstrate superior braking performance at high speeds and when subject to high loads or high temperatures, while realizing comfort and low noise suitable for premium cars.
Akebono continues to be thoroughly committed to developing high quality products, and aims to expand its high-performance brake business.
