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Titanium Brake Pad Shields

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Titanium Brake pad heat shields. Front Porsche 991, 992 , GT4 - TS-1741-4
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Titanium Brake pad heat shields. Front Porsche 991, 992 , GT4
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Titanium Brake pad heat shields. Front Porsche 991, 992 , GT4   Price is per axle (four pieces)

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Porsche 991 , 992  & GT4 

The problem of brake fluid boiling is simply traced to heat transferring from the rotors and pads directly into the fluid through the caliper pistons. When brake fluid boils, it releases air that is normally part of the molecular structure of the fluid. This air is compressible of course, and the brake pedal goes to the floor instead of moving the caliper pistons. Production cars tend to suffer from this on track days more as they don't usually have the extensive cooling duct and exotic brake materials as true racing cars. True racing only brake calipers generally come with titanium caliper pistons for one reason. Titanium as a material, has low thermal conductivity. This means that it is very bad at transferring heat. Which is good if you are trying to keep your fluid cool.

The Girodisc solution to help prevent fluid boiling is to use a thin titanium shim placed between the pad back and the pistons, to keep the braking heat from transferring into the pistons and fluid. Here is a comparison of materials and their relative thermal conductivity ratings:

Titanium 6AL-4V 6.7 W/mk
Steel 52 W/mk
Aluminum 130 W/mk

You can see that Titanium will transfer far less heat than steel and especially aluminum. For cars that are going to see hard or multiple track days, these shims are cheap protection from loosing the pedal due to boiling at the wrong time and making the day very expensive.

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About Titanium Brake Pad Shields

Titanium Brake Pad Shields - Advanced Heat Protection for Performance Braking Systems

Titanium brake pad shields are precision-engineered heat protection components designed to reduce heat transfer from brake pads and discs into brake calipers and fluid. Manufactured from high-grade titanium, these shields act as a thermal barrier, helping to control brake temperatures during aggressive road driving, track days, and motorsport use.

Available from Design911, titanium brake pad shields are a proven upgrade for performance and track-focused vehicles, where excessive brake heat can lead to fluid boil, reduced pedal feel, and brake fade. By managing heat more effectively, these shields help maintain consistent braking performance under extreme conditions.

What Do Titanium Brake Pad Shields Do?

Titanium brake pad shields sit between the brake pad and caliper piston, acting as a thermal insulator.

Core Functions:

  • Reduce heat transfer from pads to calipers and brake fluid.
  • Help prevent brake fluid boiling under high temperatures.
  • Maintain consistent pedal feel during heavy braking.
  • Reduce brake fade during repeated high-load use.
  • Protect caliper seals and components from heat damage.

Their low thermal conductivity makes titanium ideal for extreme braking environments.

Why Do Brake Pad Shields Wear or Fail?

Brake pad shields operate in one of the harshest environments on the vehicle.

Common Causes of Wear or Failure Include:

  • Extreme heat cycling during track or performance driving.
  • Physical distortion from prolonged high temperatures.
  • Incorrect installation or pad fitment issues.
  • Fatigue over time from repeated thermal stress.
  • Pad changes where shields are reused beyond service limits.

When shields degrade or distort, their ability to insulate heat is reduced—making replacement essential for continued braking performance.

Why Replace or Upgrade to Titanium Brake Pad Shields?

Replacing worn shields—or upgrading from standard steel shims—provides a measurable improvement in braking reliability.

Key Benefits:

  • Superior heat resistance compared to conventional shims.
  • Improved protection for brake fluid and caliper seals.
  • More consistent braking performance under heavy use.
  • Ideal for track days, fast road driving, and motorsport.
  • Lightweight and corrosion-resistant construction.

Titanium brake pad shields are a small upgrade that delivers significant benefits for high-performance braking systems.

Highlights

  • High-grade titanium heat shield construction.
  • Reduces heat transfer into calipers and brake fluid.
  • Improves pedal feel and braking consistency.
  • Suitable for performance road and track use.
  • Essential upgrade for high-temperature braking environments.

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