GM's global team of technical experts is committed to brake rusting brakes will become history. They change brakes by the chemical composition of components, its life can be extended twice, so as to save consumers hundreds of dollars cost.

General Motors engineers developed a unique anti-corrosion treatment technology, the tour bus-sized brakes placed in the heating device to 560 degrees Celsius over high heat all day. In nitrogen-rich environment, the nitrogen atoms adsorbed on the steel disc appearance, making it more durable.

The technology is known as ferrite nitrocarburizing process (Ferritic Nitro-Carburizing, referred to FNC technology), mainly used in the processing of powertrain components.

FNC technology research and development of great significance. Starting in 2008, FNC technology has been applied to the brake disc machining process, the technology helps reduce brake disc failure due to Qi Cheng repair claims costs arising. General Motors recently a consumer research data show that 40% of the owners of the "rust corrosion" as the vehicle of the three major problems. The study also showed that the braking system parts and vehicle owners are most concerned about.

In the U.S., more than 80% of the car will experience one or more of the following complex environment containing corrosive substances, such as acid rain, exposure, snow and road salt, etc. General Motors braking technology expert Jim Webster and his team believe that materials science can slow the oxidation due to harsh environment corrosion.

FNC unique surface treatment technology, brake disc surface will form the equivalent of one-tenth the thickness of a human hair surface. Excellent corrosion resistance of the surface, and has enough friction to guarantee efficient braking effect.

As the brake disc is easy to rust, leading to the brake pedal and steering wheel shake, after FNC technology can handle the brakes GM models to avoid the problem. After dealing with the brakes FNC technology can produce less than normal brakes brake dust, especially for the use of open-wheel vehicle is, FNC technology allows brakes to keep clean, rust-lasting effect.

FNC processing techniques currently used in brakes North American market Buick LaCrosse, Regal models, as well as the Chevrolet Malibu Mai Rui Bao, Impala and Volt Wal-blue models. Future, in the U.S. market, GM will be in more than 80% of the 2016 models on the application of the technology.

By avoiding the maintenance and replacement of brakes, FNC processing technology will save consumers more than 10 years, costs about $ 400.

Webster said: "The cost of replacement brake discs are not cheap, so will the average life span extended from 60,000 km to 120,000 km are very good things for consumers."

General Motors is the only effective treatment using FNC technology companies brakes, as well as a number for at FNC technology patents pending. According to statistics the U.S. Patent Committee, General Motors has topped a number of patented technologies and innovation in the automotive and transportation top.

General Motors vice president of global vehicle engineering, said John Calabrese: "GM's engineering team dedicated to driving technology innovation, and constantly meet consumer demand."