Brembo Readies Carbon Ceramic Brake Discs for Passenger Cars

Brake systems manufacturer Brembo recently announced a new partnership with SGL Group to form a new joint venture that will focus on the production of carbon ceramic brake discs, with each part to own a 50 percent stake in the new company. The new entity will be known as "Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes" and will be headquartered in Milan.

To make the story a bit shorter, Brembo has just made a major step towards bringing carbon ceramic brake discs on passenger and commercial vehicles markets. Obviously, such an addition would be welcomed by both automakers and consumers, mostly thanks to the brake efficiency proved by this type of discs.

But carbon ceramic brake discs are not only efficient when it comes to braking performance because they also reduce the overall weight of the car, thus improving the final performance figures of the vehicle. Moreover, they contribute to the fuel consumption and CO2 emission reduction and are said to have a longer life time than traditional discs. Nevertheless, companies that might make use of the new carbon ceramic brake discs are yet to be unveiled.

“I am especially proud to announce this joint venture, which will give a critical boost to the next generation of carbon ceramic brake discs. The combination of our expertise in top level brake systems and carbon ceramic disc application with SGL Group’s outstanding knowledge of the materials will allow this type of product to be applied in a broader market segment.

'Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes' marks a further step in Brembo’s development towards systems with even greater performance and lightweight that meet the changing requirements of the automotive world, including respect for the environment," Alberto Bombassei, CEO of Brembo S.p.A., said.