Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake

Overview

A race developed ceramic brake technology first introduced on the 996 GT2.

The PCCB brake disc is made from a carbon fibre/ceramic compound that is silicated in a high-vacuum process at over 3,000º Fahrenheit. The result is a disc that is not only much harder than steel, but more resistant to temperature, and considerably lighter.

Problems

Some owners of 996 generation cars have experienced problems with the discs delaminating when used on track days. At a cost of upwards of £12000 to replace all four discs, most owners resort to replacing them with steel discs, Alcon being a popular choice. This has largely been rectified on the 997 GT3 RS due to extensive development time in the Porsche Supercup race series.