【DAOPAN】Carbon Ceramic Brake Discs (Set)
Carbon ceramic discs from DAOPAN. Porsche-style ceramic composite brakes, the top of the range for a road car, without the supercar price.
Ceramic composite brakes came out of aerospace and Formula 1 and are the highest grade of braking material you can put on a road car. Against a conventional cast iron disc they win comfortably on heat resistance, weight, lifespan and consistency, which is why Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini fit them as standard.
| Comparison | Carbon ceramic discs | Cast iron discs |
|---|---|---|
| Heat resistance | Over 1,000°C | About 600°C |
| Weight | 5.5 | 9.5 |
| Lifespan | 150,000 km and beyond | About 60,000 km |
| Brake fade | Very low | Noticeable |
| Brake dust | Almost none | Plenty |
| Corrosion | Does not rust | Rusts easily |
▌ Why it is worth it
- Handles over 1,000°C, so braking force does not fall away after repeated hard stops
- About 50% lighter than cast iron, a big cut in unsprung weight
- Suspension responds faster and the car turns in more keenly
- Two to three times the life of a cast iron disc
- Almost no brake dust, so the wheels stay clean
- Does not rust, so rain and long spells parked up are not a problem
Sold as a set. Fitting available at our workshop.