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Old 02-26-2017, 01:25 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by oil pan 4 View Post
The newest generation ZR1 brake rotors use a reinforced carbon ceramic silicon carbide composite.
OK, that explains why they might last a while. Sloppy language from people who don't understand basic chemistry or materials - like the ones who don't understand the difference between silicon and silicone. Calling them 'carbon' makes me think of e.g. the brushes in an electric motor.

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