The brakes were particularly required on the high speed line from Montreal. In our exclusive technology video we show how the carbon stopper are constructed and how they are cooled you.
You ask a formula 1 pilots, where the biggest difference is between a car and a road car, so to get the same answer over and over again. Not the engine but the brakes are the largest change.
In Montreal the riders had to go just seven times hard per round in the iron. Thus, the burden was twice as high as for example in Spa-Francorchamps, although the pilots on two lines for a total 15 seconds per hole on the right pedal stand.
Ahead of curve of ten, the carbon-stopping in Montreal were particularly required. Of just under 300 is here down to 60 km/h. The difference in speed of 240 km/h is mined in only 140 metres, while the driver with 5.5 G in the belts is pressed. Under optimal conditions - with more downforce and more grip than in Montreal - 1 cars theory in just 135 metres from 300 to zero can slow down formula. Only 1.6 seconds elapse from 100 to zero.
The top control the brake discs and pads to more than 1,000 ° C. Too much carbon stopper may not cool down, otherwise they lose effectiveness. Therefore, the temperatures are held by the riders during a safety car phase at 200 ° C.
Even if the brakes on routes such as Montreal are especially required, the team may not be able to change the dimensions of the material. The discs are standardized to a diameter of 278 mm and a thickness of 28 mm. To respond to high loads, the engineers use a slightly different composition and a reinforced cooling. Alone the large air intakes cost about two-tenths per lap when compared to the smaller versions on other routes.
Depending on the use of KERS, the rider must constantly adjust the brake balance between front and rear axles. A distribution of 55 percent is typical front 45% rear. Much energy to the load of the hybrid system is diverted to the rear axle, must more braking force to the front blocked be, so that the rear wheels do not block.
In our exclusive technology animation, we show you an example of Ferrari, as formula 1-brakes are constructed and how they are ventilated. In our photo slideshow, see the notes to the individual scenes as always.