In automotive industry, carbon brake rotors are mostly used in high performance cars, motor sports vehicles, and heavy vehicles which requires advanced braking system. Carbon brake rotors are designed to withstand the intense heat that occurs during the braking. Carbon brake rotors are costly than standard cast iron brake rotors but are still used as they are high performing, light weight, and more durable. There are two types of carbon brake rotors; carbon-carbon brake rotor and carbon-ceramic brake rotor.
The major players identified for the global automotive carbon brake rotor market include Brembo SpA, Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd., Federal Mogul Corporation, Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., SGL Group, Fusion Brakes LLC, Surface Transforms, and Wilwood Engineering Inc. among others. Companies are developing and supplying their own patented carbon brake rotors for automotive applications.