Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Brochure & Specs page 42

Active safety: standard braking system.
Positive feature: negative acceleration.
Porsche brakes are renowned for The brake calipers have a mono-
their stopping power, setting the bloc aluminium construction.
standards for deceleration and This makes them tough but light
stability. They are designed to and enables a rapid response
cope with extreme forces such and release of the brake. The
as those experienced during pedal travel is short and easy to
hard braking. Perfect for the 911. modulate.
911 Carrera 4
In models with the 3.6-litre engine,
black anodised four-piston alu-
minium monobloc fixed calipers
are used on the front and rear
axles. The closed-type design of
these brake calipers makes them
particularly stiff. The front and
Standard brake system 911 Carrera/911 Targa 4
rear brake discs have a diameter are internally vented for rapid heat
of 330 mm for outstanding dispersal.
braking performance.
Other features include a powerful
The S models have four-piston 10-inch brake booster for reducing
aluminium monobloc calipers that pedal effort in the rear-drive
are larger, reinforced and have a models and integral air spoilers
striking red painted finish. The for enhanced air flow in the brake
front axle has larger brake pads cooling ducts.
and thicker brake discs.
For even better braking perform-
All models have cross-drilled ance with braking force support,
brake discs ensuring optimum a 9-inch tandem brake force
braking in the wet. The discs amplifier is used on the all-wheel
drive models.
The 911 |
Safety
Standard brake system 911 Carrera S/911 Targa 4S