Glossary

Optimum Brake Balance

Optimum brake balance is achieved by combining Brembo's thorough knowledge of OEM braking systems and use of an unlimited range of caliper, piston, and disc combinations. These combinations direct...

Optimum Heat Dissipation

A brake system's primary job is to store and release heat as efficiently as possible. The quality of materials, construction and design of a brake system dictate how effectively the system can man...

Thermal Capacity

Thermal capacity, or heat storage capacity, is determined by how much weight or mass is located in the outer ring section of the disc. This is the area where the friction surface of the disc meets...

Thermal Distortion

Thermal distortion is the deflection/flex, or compressibility of a material under temperature and pressure. Both brake discs and calipers can flex and change shape when subject to excessive tempera...

Thermal Properties

Thermal capacity, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, and thermal stresses each define a material's thermal properties. Depending on the brake system's intended use and performance requiremen...

Unsprung Weight

Unsprung weight in a vehicle is the weight of components that are below, or not supported by, the suspension of a vehicle; tires, wheels, brake assemblies, etc. This weight affects chassis dynamic...

Vane Design

Exclusive venting system that improves cooling capacity which increases resistance to brake fade.