Heat resistance. That's why carbon brakes work.
And the reason Porsche guys that track their cars a lot remove the carbon disk is due to them costing $5,000 EACH. You can get a complete set of (4) for a Z/28 for $5,000.
Also, you can not evaluate a braking system based solely on 60-0 times.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham
I stand corrected - and will edit the post! 
I knew a few didn't allow them, and since I don't know all, I sort of extrapolated.
A dug up a couple of other references that are pertinent, too...
Written in 2014 or '15
http://www.motortrend.com/news/20-be...nces-recorded/
2015 Z06/Z07 (with CCM brakes), at 3533lbs, stopped from 60-0 in.... 91 feet!!!
...exactly the same as the much heavier ZL1 1LE....just sayin'.... |