Carbon brakes, also known as carbon-ceramic disc brakes, are a high-performance option found in high-end vehicles and racing cars.These brakes are composed primarily of carbon fibres and ceramics, which gives them unique properties of heat resistance and durability. Here I will explain how these advanced braking systems work:
Carbon-ceramic composite materials – Carbon brakes are made from a mixture of carbon fibres and ceramic particles, which are bonded together using a high-pressure, high-temperature process. This composite material offers exceptional heat resistance and an increased ability to dissipate the thermal energy generated during braking.
High strength and light weight: The nature of the composite materials used in carbon brakes provides exceptional strength while being lighter than conventional cast iron brakes. This combination of strength and lightness reduces the unsprung weight of the vehicle, contributing to improved agility and handling.
Surface Transforms plc (LON:SCE) is a manufacturer of next-generation carbon-ceramic brake discs for automotive and aircraft applications and has been certified to IS9001-2000 since 2008 and was certified to TS16949 automotive quality accreditation and AS9100C aerospace quality accreditation in 2015.
