Porsche 911 Turbo User Handbook Manual page 35

Active safety: braking system.
Slowing faster – as standard.
Power, torque, acceleration, The red-painted calipers have
flexibility: in every respect, the a monobloc (one-piece) aluminium
911 Turbo challenges the limits construction offering greater
of performance. Which is why stability, better 'bite' characteristics
we also place so much importance under heavy braking and a further
on developing brake technology. reduction in unsprung weight.
The brakes are quick to apply and
The standard braking system release, while the pedal travel
on both 911 Turbo models features is short and the bite point precise
six-piston fixed calipers at the and consistent.
front and four-piston fixed calipers
at the rear. The front and rear discs have
a generous diameter of 350 mm.
All four discs are cross-drilled
for better performance in the wet.
The distinctive drill-hole pattern
enables a faster response by
allowing rapid dispersal of
the water vapour generated under
braking. The discs are also
internally vented for better heat
dispersal. The result: excellent
stability in all conditions.
Standard front brake (911 Turbo)
Other features include ABS
with a smooth, low-pulse action.
Cooling air is directed onto
the brakes to further improve
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performance. A powerful 9-inch Braking distances are further
tandem brake booster unit reduced with the aid of two
enables easier pedal inputs. functions in a special evolution
of the standard Porsche Stability
911 Turbo |
Management (PSM): electronic
brake prefill and brake assist (see
page 68).
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Safety