Brake Facts
Brakes do their thing by converting energy into heat. Carbon brakes are lighter in weight and offer lower wear rates and higher thermal capacity, which means they can withstand higher temperatures, especially during rejected takeoffs. The density of the carbon brake -- that is, the heat sink -- is...
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