| CPC B64C 25/42 (2013.01) [B23K 1/0008 (2013.01); B23K 35/322 (2013.01); F16D 65/126 (2013.01); F16D 69/023 (2013.01); B23K 2101/006 (2018.08); B23K 2103/18 (2018.08); F16D 2065/1364 (2013.01); F16D 2065/1372 (2013.01); F16D 2065/1392 (2013.01); F16D 2250/0076 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |

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1. A brake assembly comprising:
a rotor having a surface configured to interface with another component of the brake assembly, wherein the rotor comprises:
a carbon composite substrate, and
a high temperature coating comprising a bond layer of a metal carbide on a surface of the carbon composite substrate; and
an insert joined to the surface of the rotor without a mechanical fastener, wherein:
the insert defines a tough mechanical contact surface configured to protect the rotor, and
the insert comprises a monolithic ceramic substrate which includes a rare-earth silicate or rare-earth disilicate.
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