Hinz Motorsport has launched Hinz Carbon, an aftermarket carbon ceramic brake system positioned as an alternative to OEM and existing aftermarket options amid supply shortages and tariff-driven price increases. The Milwaukee-based performance parts specialist announced the system on April 20, 2026, with applications targeting Porsche, Ferrari, McLaren, Audi, Lamborghini, and BMW performance platforms.
Highlights
- Aftermarket carbon ceramic system developed in response to supply constraints and tariffs affecting traditional suppliers
- Integrated friction layer designed to accept more aggressive pad compounds while extending disc life
- Third-party testing conducted by PFC, benchmarked against Surface Transforms, PCCB, and aftermarket alternatives
- Available now for order with approximately 14-week lead times on non-stock configurations
Addressing Supply and Pricing Pressures
The launch targets a gap created by inventory shortages and rising costs across the carbon ceramic brake segment. Hinz Motorsport, which has historically distributed Surface Transforms CCST discs alongside AP Racing and PFC components, developed the in-house system to offer owners an alternative for street, track, and race use on high-end platforms.
“Our goal was to solve a real problem in the market while raising the standard of performance,” said Rick Hinz, owner of Hinz Motorsport. “We’ve created a system that not only performs at a very high level but also gives customers more flexibility, durability, and long-term value.”
Material and Manufacturing Approach
The system’s core design element is an integrated friction layer engineered to support more aggressive brake pad compounds without compromising disc longevity. According to the company, the manufacturing process uses a slower, precision-controlled production cycle intended to reduce impurities and achieve more uniform silicon infiltration, producing a higher-grade silicon carbide structure.
The company claims this translates to greater consistency and strength under extreme conditions compared with discs produced on shorter production cycles. In a technical launch thread posted to Rennlist, Hinz noted that shorter cycles can lead to core degradation and delamination once a ceramic surface layer wears through.
Performance Claims
The company lists the following performance characteristics for the system:
- Improved cold bite for lower-temperature braking response
- Higher friction coefficient for stronger stopping performance
- Faster bed-in after installation
- Expanded pad compatibility across street and track compounds
- Extended service life compared with competing carbon ceramic discs
- Lower dust and noise generation
- Reduced unsprung mass
Independent verification of these performance figures is not publicly available. Specific metrics, dimensions, and weight data were not disclosed in the launch materials.
Third-Party Testing Partnership
Hinz Motorsport engaged PFC, an independent brake manufacturer with deep Porsche Motorsport ties, to conduct third-party evaluation of the system. According to the company, testing benchmarked the Hinz Carbon discs against Surface Transforms, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB), and multiple aftermarket carbon ceramic options. Hinz has stated that complete test data will be shared in follow-up technical communications.
Positioning Against OEM and Aftermarket Options
The system enters a segment recently disrupted by new aftermarket entrants, including Brembo’s move to bring its CCM carbon ceramic discs to the aftermarket channel. Hinz targets owners seeking to preserve factory carbon ceramic systems for resale, reduce brake dust and noise, or standardize a single pad setup across street and track use.
Availability and Lead Times
Orders are open now, with some kits currently in production. Typical lead times run approximately 14 weeks for non-stock configurations, and the company said it is scaling inventory to meet demand. Full details and ordering information are available on the Hinz Carbon product page.
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