High performance, minimum weight
The Brembo Group has been manufacturing carbon ceramic discs for automotive applications since 2002, when it first supplied these components for the Ferrari Enzo.
This high performance material, made from a special mixture of powders, resins and fibres in a complex manufacturing process, has been used since the 1970s in braking systems for aerospace applications and since the 1980s in motorsports.
Since 2000, carbon ceramic has also been used in the production of braking systems for sports cars.
In 2004, the carbon ceramic braking system was awarded the Golden Compass prize by ADI, the Italian Industrial Design Association.
Carbon ceramic offers substantial benefits in terms of performance – in both wet and dry conditions – weight, comfort, corrosion resistance, durability and high-tech appeal.
In June 2009, Brembo forged the equal share joint venture Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes together with SGL Carbon, with the objective of developing carbon ceramic braking systems, and manufacturing and commercialising carbon ceramic discs exclusively for the passenger car and commercial vehicle original equipment markets.
Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes is currently the leading producer of carbon ceramic discs, and supplies these components for the most exclusive models of prestigious brands such as Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Corvette, Nissan, Lexus, McLaren, Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and AMG.
A documentary on carbon-ceramic discs
Here is the episode of How It’s Made produced by Productions MAJ Inc. This show has been broadcast by various channels in the Discovery group and it reveals the secrets of the detailed production process for carbon-ceramic discs.
The documentary was filmed in the Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes plant at Stezzano (BG) adjacent to the general quarter and at the Brembo research and development centre.
Download the movie here: Brembo brake disc