
Carbon Ceramic
Continuouscarbon-fibrereinforcedceramicmatrixengineeredforcontinuoustrackthermalenduranceupto1,300°Cwitha60%unsprungmassreduction.
Available as CCB rotor sets and dedicated CCB pad sets.
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Tested against grey cast iron (HT-250) under SAE J2522 dynamometer conditions. Every metric favours the ceramic matrix — because the material operates in a temperature range where metal fails.
Rotational inertia & chassis response
Thermal threshold before structural fade
| Characteristic | Grey Cast Iron (HT-250) | RCS Carbon-Ceramic (C/SiC) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Friction Coefficient (μ) | 0.35 – 0.40 | 0.40 – 0.55 |
| Max Operating Temperature | ~700°C (fade risk above 600°C) | 1,300°C+ (zero fade) |
| Typical Service Life | ~100,000 km (road) | 300,000 km+ (road) |
| Weight (380mm disc) | ~14 – 17 kg | ~6 – 9 kg (~55% lighter) |
| Corrosion | Rusts in humidity / coastal air | Completely immune — ceramic matrix |
| Thermal Fade | Significant above 600°C | None detected at 1,300°C |
Friction
Higher & more consistent bite
Temperature
Nearly 2× thermal headroom
Lifespan
Outlasts multiple pad sets
Weight
~55% lighter per disc
Corrosion
Perfect for humid climates
Material Science
RCS carbon-ceramic rotors are built from a continuous 3D long-fibre carbon preform infiltrated with silicon carbide (SiC) ceramic matrix. Unlike short-fibre alternatives, long-fibre construction creates continuous load paths through the material — delivering superior fracture toughness and thermal shock resistance.
Ceramic binder with Mohs hardness 9–9.5 (just below diamond). The friction surface wears the pad, not the rotor.
T700-grade long fibres in quasi-3D woven architecture. Tensile strength exceeds short-fibre alternatives by 3×.
Absorbs 2–3× more thermal energy per degree than cast iron. The rotor soaks up heat instead of transmitting it to the caliper, fluid, and wheel bearings.

SEM Microstructure: Continuous long-fibre C/SiC matrix (left) vs short-fibre competitor (right)
Physical Properties
Validated Performance
Tested under SAE J2522 (AMS) low-speed drag protocol — the global industry standard for brake thermal fade evaluation. RCS CCB rotors show negligible friction degradation even after consecutive stops from 135 km/h with braking surface temperatures exceeding 400°C.
< 5%
μ Stability
Friction coefficient variation across full temperature range (40°C – 1,300°C)
Instant
Fade Recovery
No pedal softening. Full friction recovery within 1 second of load reduction.
0.004 mm
Pad Wear
Measured pad wear over 15-stop SAE J2522 programme at 550°C disc surface temp.
Engineering Validation
All RCS CCB rotors undergo 100% inspection on DTV and dynamic balancing before shipment.
Assembly
| # | Component | Qty | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbon-Ceramic Disc Body (C/SiC) | 1 | T700 Long-Fibre SiC Matrix |
| 2 | Bell / Hat | 1 | AL7075-T6 Forged Aluminium |
| 3 | Floating Bobbin | 12 | 304 Stainless Steel |
| 4 | Flat Washer | 12 | 410 Stainless Steel |
| 5 | Lock Nut | 12 | Grade 10.9 Stainless |
All floating hardware is torque-sealed and dynamically balanced as a complete assembly. Lateral runout < 0.02mm. DTV < 5μm.
RCS CCB systems are engineered for vehicles originally equipped with or upgraded to carbon-ceramic brakes, including Porsche (PCCB), Ferrari/Lamborghini (CCM-R), and high-performance applications requiring 330–440 mm disc diameters with 19"+ wheel clearance.
Every fitment is bespoke. Our engineering team validates hub geometry, caliper clearance, and wheel barrel space before production.
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