DB11 build & parts list
| Component | Featured DB11 spec |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Aston Martin DB11 grand tourer |
| Front setup | OEM 6-piston caliper retained, STOPFLEX 400x36mm carbon ceramic rotor |
| Rear setup | OEM 4-piston caliper retained, STOPFLEX 360x32mm carbon ceramic rotor |
| Pads | Carbon-ceramic-specific pad compound |
| Wheel fitted | 21-inch factory alloy |
| Upgrade scope | Front and rear rotor conversion, factory calipers kept |
Read this first: a carbon ceramic rotor must run a carbon-ceramic-specific pad. Don't bolt your old steel-brake pads onto these discs. Set the car up with the correct CCB pad compound from day one, front and rear.
What the upgrade actually does
| STOPFLEX feature | Why it matters on a DB11 | What you notice |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon ceramic friction surface | The DB11 is a heavy car that carries real speed, so a long downhill or a string of hard stops dumps a lot of heat into the brakes. Tested STOPFLEX rotor surface still holds about 0.3μ at 900°C, right where iron starts to fade. | The pedal stays firm and predictable when a steel setup would be going soft. |
| Roughly half the rotor weight of steel | Rotor mass is both unsprung and spinning, so cutting it frees up the front end on a GT this size. | Cleaner steering response and suspension that settles quicker over bad pavement. |
| Low dust with STOPFLEX pads | Big iron brakes on a heavy car cake the wheels fast, and the DB11's wheels are on full display. | Wheels stay clean far longer between washes. |
| Rotors don't rust in the rain | A road-driven GT sits out, gets wet, and a steel rotor surface flashes orange within a day. | Faces stay clean-looking, and street life can reach roughly 250,000–300,000 km when you're not tracking it. |
| Retains the OEM caliper layout | This is a rotor-and-pad conversion, not a big-brake-kit swap, so the original brake architecture stays put. | The look behind the wheel stays factory-correct while the disc itself does the work. |
What gets better
- Steadier pedal feel through repeated high-speed stops
- Lower unsprung and rotational weight than same-size steel
- Far less brake dust with STOPFLEX pads
- No surface rust after wet weather
- Long street service life and a sharp finish behind the wheel
What to confirm first
- Your DB11's current rotor sizes and caliper layout match the spec shown here
- You're running carbon-ceramic-specific pads, front and rear
- Final clearance against your exact wheel, the example here uses the 21-inch factory alloy
- This is a rotor conversion that keeps the OEM calipers, not a full big-brake kit
If you're not sure your car matches the spec shown here, send us your details and we'll confirm Aston Martin DB11 fitment before you order through our Aston Martin CCB collection.
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DB11 brake FAQ
Can a standard Aston Martin DB11 switch from steel brakes to carbon ceramic?
Yes. This DB11 build swaps the factory steel rotors for STOPFLEX carbon ceramic rotors while keeping the OEM calipers, as long as the correct carbon-ceramic-specific pads and matching rotor sizes are used.
What rotor sizes does this DB11 carbon ceramic upgrade use?
This DB11 runs 400x36mm front rotors and 360x32mm rear rotors with the factory caliper layout retained.
Do carbon ceramic rotors need different brake pads?
Yes. Carbon ceramic rotors have to run a carbon-ceramic-specific pad compound. Standard steel-brake pads will not work on this conversion and should never be fitted to a CCB rotor.
What does carbon ceramic actually change on a DB11?
On a fast, heavy GT like the DB11 you get steadier pedal feel during repeated hard stops, much lower brake dust with STOPFLEX pads, rotors that do not rust after rain, and less unsprung weight than same-size steel rotors.
Will the factory 21-inch wheels still fit after the upgrade?
In this featured build the STOPFLEX conversion went in behind the DB11's factory 21-inch wheels. Final clearance should always be confirmed against your exact wheel before ordering.
