CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES PORSCHE 911 Coupe (991) (12.2011 - 12.2020)

Hello! These changes to the brake system are required for a car that is operated under increased load. For everyday and quiet driving, the factory system settings are sufficient.

Upgrading to carbon ceramic brakes (PCCB) on a 911 Turbo S is like buying the reddest shoes in the shop—amazing on track, but eye-wateringly expensive and not always the right call for daily UK use. The big draw is durability: these brakes can easily last 70,000–100,000+ miles if you aren’t hammering them like a track day regular, and they tolerate rain and rust a lot better than steel discs. For normal driving, you’ll almost never need to worry about brake dust—your wheels stay shiny and smugly clean, even after the worst November monsoon.

Daily driving performance is excellent: pedal feel is solid, fade is basically non-existent, and the unsprung weight drop helps comfort and steering. BUT—and here’s the pricey bit—if you ever crack a rotor or need to outright replace the discs, get ready to fork out £4,000+ per disc and £500–£1,000 for pads (Porsche pricing, not bargain bin flair). Maintenance costs make these brakes “worth it” mainly if you love track use or want low dust and maximum “look at my yellow calipers” street-cred.

Annoyingly, brake squeal and occasional noise are pretty normal—especially in city driving or when pads/discs aren’t bedded in right. Some owners find it’s loud on cold mornings, some say it vanishes after a few strong stops, but it’s the one trade-off for a top-level setup. If you want zero noise, stick with steel; if you can live with the occasional “concert for pigeons,” enjoy the fade-free performance.

So—if money’s no object and you want less dust, more bragging rights, and a supercar feel on every commute, ceramics are brilliant. For pure value, steel discs do just fine 99% of the time, but hey, nobody ever stands around at a car meet admiring a steel brake.