An improved clutch or brake device in which at least two members are
mounted for relative rotation and engagement, the members having friction
material rotatable therewith, and the friction material of the members
having surfaces confronting each other, characterized in that the
friction material has a solid density of greater than 30% and includes an
open lattice of carbon ligaments forming a network of three dimensionally
interconnected cells; and a pyrolytic carbon coating on the open lattice
of carbon ligaments.