Steel vs Carbon: What Actually Changes?

Choosing between steel and carbon brake rotors isn't simply a matter of price. This video breaks down the key differences in weight, performance and pad characteristics, and how they can affect the way a car behaves.

We look at the significant weight reduction of carbon rotors, the effect of reducing rotating mass, and the different characteristics of street and circuit brake pads—from cold-road performance and low noise to the higher-temperature demands of track use.