MotoGP Brakes for Beginners
This page is translated from the original post "Les freins de MotoGP pour les nuls" in French.
- 26/04/2025 14:51
Brembo, whose year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary in motorsport, presents its key performance components.
To celebrate this milestone, Brembo is organizing festivities and unveiling a new logo. Matteo Tiraboschi, Brembo’s CEO, emphasizes the importance of brakes in winning, where the ability to brake effectively often takes precedence over top speed.
MotoGP teams continue to use the GP4 system, introduced in 2020, but now have a new option with enhancements to contact pressure and thermal management. These developments provide consistent performance even under extreme conditions.
Key brake components in MotoGP include carbon discs and pads, which allow decelerating from 330 km/h to 100 km/h in just 300 meters. These lightweight and durable elements require an optimal temperature range (250-850°C) to operate efficiently. Additionally, “high-density” discs with diameters of 340 mm or 355 mm offer better longevity on demanding circuits like Spielberg or Sepang.
Aluminum and Carbon
The braking system also includes a master cylinder and monobloc aluminum calipers, allowing riders to customize their settings according to their style and circuit specifics. The addition of a thumb-operated rear brake, originally developed for Mick Doohan, remains popular for better control in certain situations.
In MotoGP, brakes do not include an ABS system; everything depends on the riders’ skill and constant lever adjustments. Andrea Dovizioso, for example, adjusted his brakes up to eight times per lap to maintain consistency in his technique.
The cost of a complete MotoGP brake set is around 20,000 euros for teams, with annual packs costing approximately 150,000 euros. These are substantial amounts but still less than the total costs including development and manufacturing. Nevertheless, it is a significant technological showcase for Brembo, which emphasizes safety and innovation. This has made the Italian manufacturer the undisputed leader in MotoGP since 1978.
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