Porsche 911 Turbo S Ceramic Brake Replacement
A Porsche 911 Turbo S required rear ceramic brake pad and rotor replacement after track use with the stability management system engaged, which accelerated wear on the rear brakes. The front rotors were still good, but the front pads were also replaced.
- Ceramic brakes on the Porsche 911 Turbo S save several pounds per corner and offer exceptional stopping ability, though track use with stability management active can shorten their lifespan. The stability system actuates the rear brakes during slides, which wore out the rear pads and rotors prematurely.
- The replacement process follows special Porsche procedures, including specific hardware installation, correct lubrication points, and proper torque specs. With the right factory repair information, the job is similar to a standard brake service with a few extra steps.
- Each ceramic rotor costs thousands of dollars, so following the correct procedures the first time is a priority. Getting the job done right protects a significant investment in high-performance brake components.
Ceramic brakes on a Porsche 911 Turbo S can wear out faster than expected when used on a track, especially with the stability management system engaged. This system applies the rear brakes during slides, which significantly reduces pad and rotor life. Track use often requires rear pad and rotor replacement sooner than normal road driving.
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- New & Used Brake Pads
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- New & Used Brake Pads
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- Porsche 911 Turbo S
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- Porsche Ceramic Brakes
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- All laid out with new brake hardware
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- Lets get started
The Porsche 911 turbo can be optioned with awesome ceramic brakes. Saving several pounds each and offering exceptional stopping ability they are really an engineering achievement. They do have some drawback though. In this case the customer had taken the car on the track with the stability management system engaged. The stability management system actuates the rear brakes as the car starts to slide when it is pushed to the limit in the track. This really cut into the life of the rear pads and rotors and they needed to be replaced. The front rotors were OK but we changed the pads up front.
These rotors are somewhat delicate, and there are some special Porsche procedures for installing them replacing some of the brake hardware, lubricating the components in the correct places and using the correct torques. But with the proper factory repair information this is not much different from an ordinary brake job, it just takes a few more steps. At at thousands of dollars each per rotor we want to make sure to get it right the first time.