■What is Kashima Coat?
・Kashima Coat is a high-performance surface treatment that combines hard anodizing with molybdenum disulfide, a solid lubricant, to reduce friction and enhance wear resistance.
・Due to its high surface hardness and resistance to scratching, it is used on sliding parts and components that require high durability.
・In the bicycle industry, it is employed in demanding environments where repeated sliding and contact occur, such as MTB suspension systems, and is recognized as a treatment with a proven track record and high reliability.
■EQUAL Brakes and Kashima Coat
・EQUAL brake calipers feature a Kashima Coat finish on the caliper body.
The high surface hardness makes the surface resistant to scratches, reducing the scuffs and dirt that commonly occur during use and maintenance, and helping to preserve the caliper’s appearance for a long time.
・Furthermore, Kashima Coat is also applied to the pistons and components surrounding the brake pads.
Its high wear resistance and lubricity minimize performance degradation over time, maintaining a consistent braking feel.
It also improves the overall braking feel.
■Stable Operation of the Piston Assembly
The use of Kashima Coat on the piston assembly enhances the wear resistance of the sliding surfaces.
Thanks to its high wear resistance and lubricity, the piston can operate without grease.
This reduces the risk of grease or other oils adhering to the brake pads or brake rotors.
It minimizes performance degradation over time and maintains a consistent braking feel.
■Smooth Brake Pad Movement
The Kashima coating applied to the entire caliper also covers the areas that come into contact with the brake pads.
By reducing friction in the areas where the pads make contact during braking, the pads move more smoothly.
This improves control during braking. It is particularly effective with high-performance brakes.
■Each Piece Has Its Own Unique Character
・Kashima Coat is not intended for decorative purposes; it is a surface treatment designed with functionality in mind.
・Each component will exhibit variations in color intensity.
This is another characteristic of Kashima Coat.
・No two pieces have exactly the same finish.
We hope you will appreciate this individuality as a unique charm of Kashima Coat.