# What Are Carbon Ceramic Brakes And Why Are They Used In Supercars?

> Carbon ceramic brakes are an alternative high-performance type of braking system, as opposed to the more conventional setup featuring brake discs made of steel or iron.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1857107/carbon-ceramic-brakes-explained-why-supercars-use/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68328fd05bb5d33bedc0a4d2)
- **Published:** 2025-05-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #carbon #ceramic #brakes #discs #performance #supercars #alternative #braking
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