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2012-2019 Porsche 911 brake upgrades
9 brake upgrades for the 991 2012-2019 Porsche 911 (3.0L turbo flat-six (991.2 Carrera S)) from 5 brands. Performance pads, rotors, lines and big brake kits.
Before you order
- Rotor and pad fitment depends on the brake package fitted to the car. Confirm rotor diameter on the retailer page.
- Big brake kits state a minimum wheel diameter.
- Brakes are safety-critical. Have installation checked by a qualified technician.
- Listings are read from the retailer's 2018 991.2 Carrera S coupe category. 991.1 cars (2012-2016) use the naturally aspirated 3.4 and 3.8 L engines and differ in intake, exhaust and tuning parts. Confirm model year, variant and body style on the retailer page before ordering.
Brands on this page: Hawk (3), Girodisc (2), Pagid Racing (2), Racingline (1), Rennline (1).
Fluid (4)
Hawk · Part no. HP520
HP520 Street Brake Fluid - 500ml
Made for high performance street specifications and handles a higher dry boiling point than a typical off the shelf brake fluid.
Hawk · Part no. HP600
HP600 Race Brake Fluid - 500ml
Made for race specifications and handles a higher dry boiling point than a typical off the shelf brake fluid.
Hawk · Part no. HP660
HP660 Race Brake Fluid - 500ml
Made for high performance race specifications and handles a higher dry boiling point than a typical off the shelf brake fluid.
Racingline · Part no. VWR69000BF1
RBF312 Racing Brake Fluid - 500ml
Highly refined Super DOT4 giving a significantly higher boiling point than a regular DOT5.1
Rotors (2)
Girodisc · Part no. A1-122
Front 2-Piece Floating Slotted Rotors - Pair (350mm)
Lightweight construction and a floating, 2-piece design! Includes caliper spacers to accommodate the larger 350mm size over stock.
Girodisc · Part no. A2-032B
Rear 2-Piece Floating Slotted Rotors - Pair (350mm)
Lightweight construction and a floating, 2-piece design! Includes caliper spacers to accommodate the larger 350mm size over stock.
Pads (2)
Pagid Racing · Part no. 4909RSL1
RSL1 Yellow Endurance Racing Brake Pads - Rear
Popular street and endurance racing pad with slightly higher friction levels than RSL29 pads. Same friction material used in several European racing series.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with PCCB brakes (yellow calipers)
Pagid Racing · Part no. 490929
RSL29 Yellow Endurance Racing Brake Pads - Rear
Popular street and endurance racing pad. Same friction material used in several European racing series.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with PCCB brakes (yellow calipers)
Lines (1)
Rennline · Part no. CS18
991/981 Front or Rear Renn-Lines - Stainless Steel DOT Compliant Brake Lines
Stainless braided brake lines to provide a quicker, firmer, and more consistent pedal response for your Porsche
Retailer fitment note: Qty 2 Required to Complete both Front and Rear Axles
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