FERRARI F12 BERLINETTA F152 BRAKE SYSTEM

the Brake System for the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta (F152) is recognized as one of the most powerful setups of its era, featuring the 3rd Generation Brembo Carbon Ceramic (CCM3) system as standard.

By 2026, maintaining this system involves managing both the high-cost consumables and the aging hydraulic/electronic control units.

1. Technical Specifications

The F12 uses a massive CCM setup designed to shed the heat generated by a 730 HP V12.

• Front Rotors: $398 \text{ mm} \times 38 \text{ mm}$ Carbon Ceramic.

• Rear Rotors: $360 \text{ mm} \times 32 \text{ mm}$ Carbon Ceramic.

• Calipers: Aluminum Monobloc (6-Piston Front / 4-Piston Rear).

• System Logic: Integrated with E-Diff 3 and F1-Trac, using the ABS/ESC module to provide torque vectoring via “brake nipping.

2. 2026 Market Pricing (Estimated USD)

Because the F12 is a “modern classic,” genuine parts remain expensive, though specialized retailers now offer the same Brembo components without the Ferrari-branded box for slightly less.

3. Common 2026 Maintenance & Issues

• The “Weight” Test: CCM rotors do not thin out like steel. In 2026, technicians use a high-precision scale to weigh the rotors. If the mass is below the minimum weight (stamped on the hub), the rotor is “oxidized” and must be replaced, even if it looks perfect.

• Squeal Management: F12s are prone to low-speed brake squeal. The 2026 solution is the use of specialized copper-free ceramic paste on the pad backings and ensuring the stainless steel abutment plates are clean.

• ABS/ESC Module Failure: Some F152 units are seeing failures in the internal solenoids of the ABS block. A new module can cost $4,000+, plus programming.

4. Installation & Programming

• Wear Index Reset: When you install new pads or rotors, the Main Node (NVO) in the car’s computer must be updated using a Ferrari DEIS tool. This resets the “Brake Wear Algorithm,” which calculates life based on temperature sensors and driving data.

• Fluid Flush: Ferrari recommends Shell Donax UB (DOT 4 Low Viscosity). In 2026, it is vital to perform a “Full Cycle Bleed” (which opens the ABS valves electronically) every 2 years to prevent internal corrosion.

5. 2026 Strategy: Surface Refurbishment

By 2026, a popular alternative to buying new $30k rotors is CCM Refurbishment (provided by companies like ReBrake).

• Process: They chemically clean and re-apply the silicon carbide surface layer to your original F12 rotors.

• Cost: Approx. $2,000 per rotor.

• Benefit: It restores the rotor to near-new performance for a fraction of the Ferrari Genuine price.