Standard/OEPositive Plus - PPF-D1417 - Rear Disc Brake Pad
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GeoBrakes stocks the widest selection of disc brake pads confirmed to fit the Porsche 911, ceramic and semi-metallic formulations engineered for your 911 and every American driving condition, from sub-zero cold starts to mountain highway descents. Every Porsche 911 brake pad is sourced to OEM or better specifications.
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Disc brake pads are the most frequently replaced component in your Porsche 911 braking system. The friction material your 911 calipers press against the rotor surface wears down with every stop, and the right pad formulation for your Porsche 911, your driving style, and American climate directly affects your stopping distance, rotor lifespan, brake noise, and dust output.
A Porsche 911 disc brake pad is a steel backing plate bonded to a friction material compound. When you press the brake pedal on your 911, hydraulic pressure forces the caliper pistons to squeeze the pads against the spinning rotor, converting kinetic energy into heat and slowing your Porsche 911. The friction material wears gradually and must be replaced when it reaches the minimum safe thickness, typically 3mm, to maintain full stopping performance on your 911.
Ceramic Brake Pads for the Porsche 911
Ceramic pads are the premium everyday choice for most Porsche 911 drivers. Formulated from a dense ceramic compound, 911 ceramic pads maintain consistent friction effectiveness across a wide temperature range, including cold starts on your Porsche 911 at sub-zero temperatures. They produce minimal dust, run quieter in stop-and-go city traffic on the 911, and are significantly gentler on Porsche 911 rotor surfaces than metallic alternatives.
Semi-Metallic Brake Pads for the Porsche 911
Semi-metallic pads excel under sustained heat loads on the Porsche 911. They are the preferred choice for 911 trucks and SUVs used for towing, and performance Porsche 911 vehicles where braking generates high sustained temperatures. Semi-metallic pads provide more aggressive stopping bite at high temperatures on your Porsche 911, at the cost of slightly more noise and dust in everyday driving.
Our brake pad selection for the Porsche 911 is curated specifically for American road and climate conditions. Every ceramic pad confirmed for the Porsche 911 in our catalogue is evaluated for cold-weather friction effectiveness on your 911, not just room-temperature lab specs. Brands including Akebono, EBC, and Raybestos are stocked as authorized retailer products for the Porsche 911, meaning full manufacturer warranty and zero grey-market risk on every 911 purchase.
How often should I replace my Porsche 911 disc brake pads?
Most Porsche 911 brake pads last between 40,000 and 70,000 kilometres, but this varies based on driving style and conditions. American city driving tends to wear 911 pads faster than highway driving. Inspect Porsche 911 pads at every oil change and replace when friction material reaches 3mm or less.
Should I replace front and rear brake pads on my Porsche 911 at the same time?
Not necessarily. Front brakes on the Porsche 911 handle 60 to 70 percent of braking force and typically wear faster. Always replace pads as an axle pair on the 911, both left and right on the same axle, to maintain even braking force.
Are ceramic or semi-metallic pads better for my Porsche 911 in American winters?
Ceramic pads are the better everyday choice for most Porsche 911 drivers. For 911 drivers who tow regularly or drive performance Porsche 911 vehicles, semi-metallic pads deliver superior stopping bite and heat resistance under demanding conditions.