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Girodisc Titanium Brake Pad Shields Porsche 991 / 992 / GT4

SKU: GIRTS-1741-4
Price
$115.00
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Product Description

Protect your Porsche's braking system from excessive heat transfer with the GiroDisc Titanium Front Brake Pad Shields. Designed for compatible Porsche 991, 992, and GT4 front brake applications, these precision-manufactured titanium shields create a thermal barrier between the brake pad backing plates and caliper pistons, helping reduce the amount of heat transferred into the brake fluid during aggressive driving and demanding track sessions.

High-performance braking generates significant heat as the brake pads clamp against the rotating brake rotors. During repeated heavy braking, this heat travels through the brake pad material, backing plates, and caliper pistons before reaching the brake fluid. When brake fluid temperatures become excessive, the fluid can begin to boil, creating vapor that compromises hydraulic pressure and results in a soft or excessively long brake pedal.

The GiroDisc Titanium Pad Shields address this issue by placing a thin layer of titanium between the brake pads and caliper pistons. Titanium has significantly lower thermal conductivity than commonly used brake-system metals, making it an effective material for reducing conductive heat transfer.

Manufactured from Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy, these shields offer a thermal conductivity of approximately 6.7 W/m·K, compared with approximately 52 W/m·K for steel and 130 W/m·K for aluminum, based on GiroDisc's published material comparison. This substantial difference allows the shields to act as a thermal barrier between the hot brake pads and the hydraulic components inside the calipers.

The benefit is especially valuable for Porsche owners who regularly participate in track days, high-performance driving events, or repeated aggressive braking. As brake temperatures rise throughout a session, the shields help reduce the amount of heat reaching the caliper pistons and brake fluid, supporting more consistent braking performance.

Unlike extensive brake cooling modifications or complete caliper upgrades, the GiroDisc Titanium Pad Shields provide a straightforward way to improve thermal protection while retaining the original braking system architecture. They can be installed during a routine brake pad replacement or brake system service, making them an attractive addition to a performance brake upgrade.

Each shield is precision waterjet-cut to match its intended brake pad configuration. This application-specific design eliminates the need for cutting or grinding the titanium material during installation when used with compatible brake pads and calipers.

The shields are designed to sit directly behind the brake pads, between the pad backing plates and caliper pistons. Their thin construction allows them to function as an additional thermal barrier without replacing the brake pads, rotors, or calipers.

GiroDisc supplies four titanium shields per set, providing the required quantity for both front brake calipers on a compatible Porsche application. This makes the product convenient for complete front-axle brake servicing.

For Porsche 991, 992, and GT4 owners seeking additional protection against brake fluid overheating during track use, the GiroDisc Titanium Front Brake Pad Shields offer a practical and cost-effective thermal-management upgrade.

Fitment Notes

  • Designed for compatible Porsche 911 (991-generation) front brake applications

  • Designed for compatible Porsche 911 (992-generation) front brake applications

  • Designed for compatible Porsche Cayman GT4 front brake applications

  • Intended for front brake configurations using the applicable 1741 brake pad shape

  • Application-specific brake pad and caliper compatibility must be confirmed before ordering

  • May be suitable for additional Porsche GT models sharing the specified pad profile, subject to verification

  • Fits between the brake pad backing plate and caliper pistons

  • Designed for the front axle only

  • Includes four shields for both front brake calipers

  • Compatible with appropriately sized brake pads and caliper assemblies

  • Does not replace the factory brake pads

  • Does not replace the factory brake rotors

  • Does not replace the factory brake calipers

  • Does not require a complete aftermarket big brake kit

  • Precision waterjet-cut for the intended application

  • No cutting or grinding required when installed on approved brake configurations

  • Brake pad clearance must be verified before installation

  • Brake pads must have sufficient remaining thickness to accommodate the additional shields

  • Do not assume compatibility with every Porsche 991 or 992 brake package

  • PCCB compatibility must be verified separately

  • Not intended for rear brake calipers

  • Professional installation recommended

  • Inspect brake pads, caliper pistons, dust boots, and brake fluid condition during installation

Included

  • Four (4) GiroDisc titanium front brake pad shields

  • Precision-cut titanium thermal barrier components for both front calipers

Sold Separately:

  • Front brake pads

  • Front brake rotors

  • Rear GiroDisc Titanium Pad Shields

  • High-temperature brake fluid

  • Brake cooling ducts

  • Replacement caliper hardware, if required

  • Professional installation labor

Product Specs

  • Manufacturer: GiroDisc

  • Manufacturer Part Number: TS-1741-4

  • Product Type: Titanium Brake Pad Heat Shields

  • Vehicle Applications: Compatible Porsche 991 / 992 / GT4

  • Brake Position: Front

  • Quantity Included: 4 Shields

  • Axle Coverage: Complete Front Axle

  • Material: Ti-6Al-4V Titanium Alloy

  • Titanium Thermal Conductivity: Approximately 6.7 W/m·K

  • Steel Thermal Conductivity (Manufacturer Comparison): 52 W/m·K

  • Aluminum Thermal Conductivity (Manufacturer Comparison): 130 W/m·K

  • Manufacturing Process: Precision Waterjet Cutting

  • Installation Position: Between Brake Pad Backing Plate and Caliper Pistons

  • Primary Function: Reduction of Conductive Heat Transfer

  • Intended Benefit: Reduced Brake Fluid Heat Exposure

  • Track-Day Application: Yes

  • Factory Calipers Retained: Yes

  • Factory Brake Rotors Retained: Yes

  • Brake Pads Included: No

  • Caliper Modification Required: No, on Compatible Applications

  • Cutting Required: No

  • Grinding Required: No

  • Rear Shields Included: No

  • Sold As: Four-Piece Front Axle Set

Product Features

  • Titanium thermal barrier construction helps reduce heat transfer from the brake pad backing plates into the caliper pistons and hydraulic brake fluid.

  • Low thermal conductivity Ti-6Al-4V alloy provides substantially greater resistance to conductive heat transfer than steel or aluminum, making it well suited for high-temperature braking applications.

  • Additional protection against brake fluid overheating helps reduce one of the contributing factors to brake fade and soft brake pedal conditions during repeated heavy braking.

  • Precision waterjet-cut design provides application-specific sizing without requiring cutting, grinding, or modification during installation on compatible brake systems.

  • Factory brake system compatibility allows owners to retain their existing calipers, rotors, and appropriately sized brake pads while adding thermal protection.

  • Complete four-piece front axle set provides the necessary shields for both front brake calipers, making the upgrade convenient during routine brake pad replacement or track preparation.