Just use the right pads, it seems like it shouldn't work but it works fine. Not the best design given the materials but carbon rim brake surfaces have come a long way over the past decade. I admit I do compensate my braking behavior riding down steep, prolonged descents, but I don't ride in wet conditions and so far have not had any issues with carbon rim brakes. Some pads work better than others. I've not tried them all but I like Reynolds Blue pads over the cheap cork ones.