Improve brake system thermal protection and reduce heat transfer into your Porsche's rear brake calipers with the GiroDisc Titanium Rear Brake Pad Shields. Designed for compatible Porsche 991, 992, and Cayman GT4 applications, these precision-manufactured titanium shields create an additional thermal barrier between the brake pad backing plates and caliper pistons, helping protect the brake fluid and hydraulic components during demanding driving conditions.
High-performance braking generates significant heat as the brake pads clamp against the rotating brake rotors. During repeated heavy braking, this heat can travel through the brake pad material, backing plates, and caliper pistons before reaching the brake fluid. As brake fluid temperatures rise, the risk of fluid boiling increases, potentially resulting in a soft brake pedal and reduced braking effectiveness.
The GiroDisc Titanium Pad Shields address this issue by introducing a thin layer of titanium between the brake pads and caliper pistons. Titanium has significantly lower thermal conductivity than steel or aluminum, making it particularly effective at limiting conductive heat transfer within the braking system.
Manufactured from Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy, these shields feature 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. This difference allows the titanium material to serve as an effective thermal barrier between the hot brake pads and the hydraulic components inside the calipers.
The benefits are especially valuable for Porsche owners who regularly participate in track days, high-performance driving events, or repeated aggressive braking. As brake temperatures increase throughout a session, the shields help reduce the amount of heat reaching the caliper pistons and brake fluid, supporting more consistent braking performance.
By limiting heat transfer, the shields can also help reduce thermal exposure to sensitive brake caliper components, including piston seals and dust boots. Reducing excessive heat exposure may help preserve these components during demanding track use and potentially extend their service life.
Unlike extensive brake cooling modifications or complete caliper upgrades, the GiroDisc Titanium Pad Shields offer a straightforward way to improve thermal protection while retaining the vehicle's original braking system. They can be installed during routine brake pad replacement or brake service, making them a practical addition to a performance brake upgrade.
Each shield is precision waterjet-cut to match the intended brake pad configuration. This application-specific design allows installation without cutting or grinding the titanium material when used with compatible brake pads and calipers.
The shields are positioned directly behind the brake pad backing plates, between the pads and the caliper pistons. Their thin construction allows them to provide an additional thermal barrier without replacing the original brake pads, rotors, or calipers.
GiroDisc supplies four titanium shields per set, providing complete coverage for both rear brake calipers on a compatible Porsche application. This makes the product particularly convenient for owners upgrading both rear brake pads or preparing their vehicles for track use.
For Porsche 991, 992, and Cayman GT4 owners seeking additional protection against brake fluid overheating, the GiroDisc Titanium Rear Brake Pad Shields provide a cost-effective thermal-management upgrade that complements performance brake pads, high-temperature brake fluid, and upgraded brake rotors.
Designed for compatible Porsche 911 (991-generation) rear brake applications
Designed for compatible Porsche 911 (992-generation) rear brake applications
Designed for compatible Porsche Cayman GT4 rear brake applications
Intended for rear brake configurations using the applicable 1740 brake pad shape
May fit additional Porsche GT models sharing the same brake pad profile, subject to verification
Application-specific brake pad and caliper compatibility must be confirmed before ordering
Designed for the rear axle only
Includes four shields for both rear brake calipers
Fits between the brake pad backing plates and caliper pistons
Compatible with appropriately sized brake pads and caliper assemblies
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 clearance to accommodate the additional shields
Not a universal fitment for every Porsche 991 or 992 brake package
PCCB-equipped vehicle compatibility must be verified separately
Not intended for front brake calipers
Professional installation recommended
Inspect brake pads, caliper pistons, seals, dust boots, and brake fluid condition during installation
Four (4) GiroDisc titanium rear brake pad shields
Precision-cut titanium thermal barrier components for both rear calipers
Manufacturer: GiroDisc
Manufacturer Part Number: TS-1740-4
Product Type: Titanium Brake Pad Heat Shields
Vehicle Applications: Compatible Porsche 991 / 992 / GT4
Brake Position: Rear
Quantity Included: 4 Shields
Axle Coverage: Complete Rear 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
Caliper Seal Thermal Protection: Yes
Track-Day Application: Yes
Front Shields Included: No
Sold As: Four-Piece Rear Axle Set
Titanium thermal barrier construction reduces conductive heat transfer from the rear brake pad backing plates into the caliper pistons and hydraulic brake fluid.
Low thermal conductivity Ti-6Al-4V alloy provides substantially greater resistance to heat transfer than steel or aluminum, making it ideal for demanding 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 rear calipers, rotors, and appropriately sized brake pads while adding thermal protection.
Complete four-piece rear axle set provides the necessary shields for both rear brake calipers, making the upgrade convenient during routine brake service or track preparation.
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