Glossary / Suspension

ceramic brakes

20 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

These are special brake pads that make the car stop faster and quieter. They’re lighter than regular brakes, so they can improve performance.

Technical Definition

Ceramic brakes use ceramic composite discs that offer reduced weight, lower brake fade, and quieter operation compared to traditional steel discs.

Hear It Discussed

"It's the steering is heavy the brake pedal You know, it's got the ceramic brakes from a Nissan GTR in a car that weighs 1500 pounds less than a Nissan GTR"
Driven: Czinger on Track; Gunther Works F-26 in RAIN; Q&A The Smoking Tire 02:52

"It doesn't really ever lose grip. It has great brakes, ceramic brakes, air suspension, um, all the different modes, right?"
Air/Water, California Mille, Driving Lambos, and Last Minute Rally Prep - DWA Podcast Ep. #933 Driving While Awesome 36:50

"I noticed it had ceramics and I said would you take the ceramics off and box them and his reply was who would I be boxing them for another one"
Porsche 2025 year in review 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 45:47