CCB Brakes with Coating

Semicorex CCB Brakes with Coating are built from a carbon fiber base ceramic matrix (C/SiC), a material engineered to perform in extreme thermal environments. This composite merges the lightweight strength of carbon fiber

s with the hardness and oxidation resistance of silicon carbide, resulting in a brake disc that is both incredibly robust and exceptionally stable at high temperatures. The result is a braking component that maintains consistent frictional performance at high temperatures while remaining significantly lighter than traditional cast-iron or steel brakes.

Rumor has it that if you buy a car equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes, and use them properly, you'll likely never need to replace the brake discs. While carbon-ceramic brakes offer numerous advantages, this claim is somewhat exaggerated, and it raises a key question: Are such high-priced brakes really worth the money?

Brake discs are the main elements of a braking system. The main elements of a braking system are: the brake pedal, master cylinder, brake fluid, brake calipers, and brake discs. When braking occurs, the mechanical force of the foot on the brake pedal is transformed into hydraulic energy through the master cylinder which pushes the brake fluid, this in turn, causes the brake calipers to squeeze the brake pads to the carbon-ceramic brake discs. The kinetic energy of friction is then transferred to heat energy, which provides braking action. Once the foot comes off the brake pedal, the pressure in the master cylinder drops, brake fluid is pushed back, the brake calipers relax and the brake pads and discs separate, allowing for a quick and supple system response.

The "cracked" pattern on the surface of CCB Brakes with Coating is an inherent characteristic of coated carbon-ceramic discs, and all commercially available carbon-ceramic discs using the same coating process exhibit this characteristic. The coating, primarily composed of silicon carbide, helps maintain uniform friction surfaces and protect the base material within the disc. The coating naturally develops fine surface "cracks" after being subjected to high temperatures during the production process. Coated carbon-ceramic discs have been proven to outperform uncoated ones in all areas, without compromising brake disc strength or performance.

Currently, the racing CCB Brakes with Coating used in high-end performance sedans have a maximum operating temperature exceeding 1300°C and a lifespan exceeding 500,000 kilometers, making them virtually maintenance-free for life under normal use.