Carbon-ceramic Brakes
Carbon-ceramic brakes use discs made of carbon fibre reinforced ceramic.
What is Carbon-ceramic Brakes?
They are light and fade-resistant. They are used on high-performance cars. They are expensive. Their light weight reduces unsprung mass, improving ride and handling. They can last much longer than steel discs in road use but wear faster under repeated track use. Special pads are required, and some owners switch to steel discs for track days to protect the expensive ceramic ones.
How it works
The material withstands very high temperatures.
Why it matters for your car
Replacement is very costly. They may squeak when cold.
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