FormulaCura 4 Kashima
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- Pistons
- 4 x 18 mm
- Fluid
- Mineral oil
- Lever
- Two-piece, tool-free reach, FCS
- Pads
- Sintered (organic included)
- Rotors
- 6-bolt and Center Lock compatible
- Weight
- 400 gPer brake with 85 cm hose, 160 mm 1-piece rotor and hardware, claimed
Overview
The Cura 4 Kashima is Formula's top four-piston enduro and DH brake with a Kashima-coated master cylinder and FCS lever, claimed at 400 g.
Cura is Formula's mineral-oil MTB disc brake family with fully forged and anodized master cylinders and calipers. The four-piston Cura 4 is the most powerful model, using four 18 mm pistons with enlarged, thicker pads.
The Cura 4 Kashima is the premium edition: Kashima Coat is applied to the master cylinder piston to reduce friction and smooth the lever action, and it comes standard with the two-piece FCS lever offering tool-free reach adjustment and the Feeling Control System. Sintered pads are fitted and organic pads are included.
- Four 18 mm pistons, PM6 caliper
- Kashima-coated master cylinder piston
- Two-piece lever with tool-free reach and FCS
- Sintered pads fitted, organic pads included
- Claimed 400 g per brake (85 cm hose, 160 mm rotor)
Gallery
Full specifications
Master Cylinder
- Type
- Axial - Forged aluminum
- Body Finish
- Geniune Kashima Coat®
- Clamp Color
- Matte Black / Glossy Black
- Screws
- Stainless Steel
Lever Blade
- Type
- Two-piece
- Material
- CNC Aluminum
- Adjustement
- Tool Free Adjustment, Feeling Control System
- Color
- Glossy Black
Caliper
- Type
- PM6 with 4xØ18mm pistons
- Body Finish
- Geniune Kashima Coat®
- Screws
- High tensile steel
- Pad type
- Sintered fitted, Organic included
- Hose lenght
- 175cm (both, front and rear)
- Hose finish
- Matte Black
- Feeling Control System
- FCS equipped
- Speed Lock
- Optional / Caliper side only
- MixMaster
- Optional (Shimano I-Spec B and EV or SRAM)
- Rotors
- All Compatible (6H & Center Lock)
System Weight
- With 85cm hose, 160mm 1-piece rotor and mounting hardware
- 400g
Manufacturer specification — Formula. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Formula Cura versions compared
| Cura 4 Kashima | Cura 4 | Cura | Cura X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Pistons | 4 x 18 mm | 4 x 18 mm | 2 x 24 mm | 2 x 24 mm |
| Fluid | Mineral oil | Mineral oil | Mineral oil | Mineral oil |
| Lever | Two-piece, tool-free reach, FCS | — | — | Carbon |
| Pads | Sintered (organic included) | Organic | Organic | — |
| Rotors | 6-bolt and Center Lock compatible | 6-bolt and Center Lock compatible | 6-bolt and Center Lock compatible | — |
| Hose | — | 175 cm front and rear | — | Kevlar, 175 cm |
| Weight | 400 g | 379 g | 359 g | 325 g |
| E-bike rated | — | — | — | — |
Formula Cura 4 Kashima: FAQ
How much does the Formula Cura 4 Kashima weigh?
Formula quotes 400 g (Per brake with 85 cm hose, 160 mm 1-piece rotor and hardware, claimed).
Is the Formula Cura 4 Kashima suitable for e-bikes?
Formula does not specifically rate it for e-bikes. Check the manufacturer’s approval and your bike maker’s recommendations before fitting it to an eMTB.
What are the key specs of the Formula Cura 4 Kashima?
Pistons: 4 x 18 mm; Fluid: Mineral oil; Lever: Two-piece, tool-free reach, FCS; Pads: Sintered (organic included); Rotors: 6-bolt and Center Lock compatible.
What other versions of the Formula Cura are there?
Cura 4, Cura, Cura X.