Carbon ceramic brake discs are moving beyond their traditional niche in high-performance vehicles and into a broader segment of the global automotive market.
Historically associated with premium sports cars, carbon ceramic systems have been valued for their ability to deliver consistent braking performance under extreme thermal stress. Compared with conventional cast iron alternatives, they are significantly lighter, which reduces unsprung mass and improves vehicle dynamics.
Carbon ceramic discs offer longer operational life and resistance to corrosion, which can reduce maintenance frequency over the vehicle lifecycle.
Government policy is also shaping the opportunity set. Incentives linked to reduced emissions and lightweight construction indirectly favour materials that enhance efficiency. While carbon ceramic brake discs are not a direct emissions technology, their contribution to weight reduction aligns with wider automotive decarbonisation strategies.
Surface Transforms plc (LON:SCE) are experts in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials and the UK’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use.
