Five key elements make Brembo brake equipment unmatched

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        We are not talking about the F1 single-seat car, but high-performance road models such as Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini or Corvette. Thanks to the original Brembo brake system, these models have unmatched braking performance and comfort. However, why can a standard configuration brake system have such a powerful performance? The five advantages of Brembo's brake equipment create an unstoppable braking performance.

• Dimensions

       When we talk about braking performance, the size of the brake is critical. The brake torque of a disc brake depends on three factors: the effective radius of the brake disc, the clamping force (closing force of the caliper) and the coefficient of friction. In fact, the larger the diameter of the brake disc, the greater the braking torque. Therefore, increasing the diameter of the brake disc can increase the effective radius, keep the other variables constant, and increase the braking torque. For brake pads, size is also critical. The reason is the heat exchange: larger brake pads are good for dissipation of heat and reduce the risk of brake equipment having a recession. Compared with smaller brake pads, larger brake pads can deal with continuous braking more comfortably. The operation. In addition, the number and diameter of the pistons of the brake calipers are also proportional to the braking torque. Both of them affect the clamping force, so the greater the hydraulic pressure of the brake caliper, the greater the clamping force exerted by the brake caliper on the brake pad and the better the braking performance.

For sports cars, size is critical, so Brembo builds a single-body brake caliper in a four-piston, six-piston, or eight-piston configuration to provide the driver with maximum strength and optimal braking performance, while matching High performance large size brake disc. All Brembo brake discs have a low degree of axial deformation. For high-end models, the brake discs can be made of carbon fiber ceramics. In addition, there are floating brake discs and joint casting brake discs (cast iron braking surfaces. With aluminum center plate). Not only that, the Brembo brake system used in this type of vehicle often uses innovative materials and introduces technological innovations originating from the racing field (Brembo has accumulated more than 40 years of experience in the racing field, vertical and horizontal F1 races, endurance races, and once in Paris. Rally). These results were subsequently applied to other models.

• Lightweight

       Of course, the size of the brake device cannot be arbitrarily increased because increasing the size of the components also increases the unsprung mass, which can impair the overall performance of the car. Therefore, Brembo's brake equipment is also characterized by its light weight. Brembo always strives for excellence in every component of the brake system.

      Brembo's carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs illustrate this point. Its weight is only half that of a conventional brake disc of the same size, which in turn reduces the unsprung mass. The Brembo aluminium caliper also embodies the lightweight concept. This brake caliper uses a special design scheme to optimise the styling and meticulously conduct long-term tests (on test benches and roads) to ensure optimal weight / Stiffness ratio. Brembo's fixed calipers, in addition to being unique in terms of performance and design, can also reduce vehicle weight and residual torque, thereby reducing pollutant emissions and achieving economizing on the environment.

• Friction material

     As mentioned earlier, the coefficient of friction affects the braking torque. In the same size, using different materials will bring different effects. For example, the friction coefficient of Brembo carbon fiber ceramic brake discs is about 12% higher than cast iron brake discs. With the same material, the finishing of the brake disc surface also affects the coefficient of friction. In fact, in comparison with standard brake discs, the brake discs with hole-drilling and score-groove design provide more grip and a more timely and effective response to the brake system during the initial braking phase. As far as friction materials are concerned, the composite materials used for the brake pads cannot be ignored.

In addition to the technical achievements of Brembo brake calipers and brake discs that are traditional Brembo products, Brmebo has also set up a special research and production brake pad department to design and manufacture this key component in the brake system. . Thanks to perseverance in research and development, Brembo is now able to develop "custom" brake pad materials for individual braking systems to ensure maximum integration between brake pads, brake discs and brake calipers. .

• System method

      Braking equipment consists of different components that must work together at the highest level of integration and efficiency to ensure long-term reliability, comfort, and durability. Thanks to a unique system approach and in-depth knowledge of all the components related to the brake operation, Brembo can now guarantee the complete integration of the brake equipment.

      In fact, Brembo is one of the few manufacturers that are able to operate through system logic because Brembo designs and manufactures all components related to brake operation inside the company (brake discs, brake calipers, brake pads, hubs). The brackets) are then assembled and the customer is provided with a complete braking module to meet all the requirements of the most unique and powerful models in the world. Brembo always pays attention to the development of transportation and creates the best braking system for future new models. This is exactly the principle of Brembo's R&D work, based on which the integration of each component of the brake system and adjacent system (brake calipers, brake discs, brake pads, suspensions, control units) is realized. To optimize the braking function while constantly improving in all aspects.

• Brake distribution

       As in the competition, efficient braking on the road does not depend entirely on the performance of the front brake equipment. Especially for sports models, the distribution between the two axes is more balanced, so the importance of the rear brake system is self-evident. Brembo cooperates with the world's best-known automakers to supplement comprehensive engineering services in the development of new models. Therefore, Brembo has always been able to provide auto manufacturers with a more efficient and fully integrated braking system, which is also consistent with the Brembo Group has always upheld the concept, in order to ensure high performance in the braking process. To have amazing braking, the brakes on the rear wheels also need to be carefully crafted. The highly respected sports models use Brembo's front-wheel brake system and rear-wheel brake system to ensure optimal braking balance and reduce braking distance.