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Rising concerns in IndyCar over PFC’s braking system
There have been three known issues so far with the latest occurring during the first test session ahead of the $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club. Marcus Ericsson’s car caught fire during Friday’s testing at the 17-turn road course. Kyle Kirkwood raised concerns about the new brakes by PFC and mentioned the high temperatures they reach. At the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, two incidents involving brake problems were reported. PFC Brakes introduced changes to the carbon-carbon brake system in 2023 to improve cooling and prevent fires. A Technical Program Manager from PFC mentioned that brake temperatures can exceed 1200C and various factors can lead to incidents, including debris getting caught in the brake ducts.
