BRAKE ROTORS, DISK ASSEMBLIES, AND OTHER COMPONENTS

摘要

A vehicle braking system can include a rotating braking element that includes a bulk structural material and a friction surface. The friction surface can include an outer coating that includes a corrosion and wear-resistant material. The rotating brake element can be adapted for installation as part of a braking system on the vehicle. The vehicle braking system can also include a movable brake member that includes a friction material having a friction material composition. The movable brake member can be disposed in the braking system with the friction material disposed opposite at least one friction surface so that the friction material reversibly engages with the outer coating of the corrosion and wear-resistant material when the braking system is operated to stop or slow the vehicle. The outer coating of the corrosion and wear-resistant material can include a decorative color whose color and original appearance are substantially retained after repeated uses in stopping or slowing the vehicle.