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The history of Japan Brake is that of a continuous challenge to new products / technology.
In 1962, Japan Brake succeeded in the development of our first disc brake pad for a railway vehicle. Five years later, Japan Brake achieved the development and practical application of brake pads for automotive vehicles and two wheelers, thus establishing the basis for the disc brake system today.
In 1981, Japan Brake developed a disc pad, which is made of steel fiber material. The pollution-free and high-performance friction material developed in place of asbestos was hailed among world automotive circles for its contribution to the social responsibility of business enterprises.
Japan Brake has also developed the non-asbestos material (NAO material) made of organic and inorganic fibers, etc. to target variable and high level performance as well as environmental considerations. Instead of the steel fiber based friction material, it is widely adopted by Japanese and overseas makers, and has built a reputation in terms of customer satisfaction as one of the main Japan Brake friction material products.
