Glossary / General

carbon brakes

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Carbon brakes are special brakes made from a strong material called carbon. They work better than regular brakes, especially when the car is going really fast or when it gets hot.

Technical Definition

Carbon brakes are a type of high-performance brake system made from carbon composite materials. They offer superior stopping power and heat resistance compared to traditional metal brakes, making them popular in motorsport and high-performance vehicles.

Hear It Discussed

"...what was amazing about those carbon brakes, the brakes were so good..."
Tiff Needell - Racer First, TV Second Car Chat 33:33

"Um, and then it did have carbon carbon brakes. Some of those C four S's were like, no, it doesn't."
Seabright Motors, Abandoned Porsche, and F1 2026 - DWA! Podcast Ep. #923 Driving While Awesome 07:07

"...forged magnesium wheels and, you know, the defenders are carbon brakes are standard. You got carbon panels everywhere, right?"
Porsche GT3SC, Mustang GTD Ring Domination & The Death of the Manual Transmission Full Throttle Talk 15:56