The Panamera Specialist: A STOPFLEX Tuned Carbon-Ceramic Brake System
Perfecting a vehicle as brilliantly engineered as the Porsche Panamera requires more than just high-quality parts—it demands platform-specific expertise. The Panamera is our most popular and customized Porsche platform. This case study showcases the result of that deep experience: a complete **STOPFLEX Carbon-Ceramic Rotor System**, finely tuned for the 976 chassis.
The Platform-Tuned Rotor System
This is a complete front-and-rear rotor upgrade. The 440mm front and 410mm rear sizing is the result of extensive testing and data from numerous installations, ensuring perfect compatibility and performance with the Panamera's powerful factory calipers.
- Vehicle: Porsche Panamera (976)
- Front Rotors: STOPFLEX 440mm Carbon-Ceramic Discs with custom-fit billet aluminum hats
- Rear Rotors: STOPFLEX 410mm Carbon-Ceramic Discs with custom-fit billet aluminum hats
- Brake Pads: STOPFLEX Performance Pads formulated for Carbon-Ceramic
- Brake Lines: STOPFLEX Stainless Steel Braided Lines
Fitment Requirements for STOPFLEX Rotors
This direct-fit upgrade is possible because the Panamera is equipped with factory hardware that meets our two critical conditions:
- Caliper Type: The factory calipers are the required opposed multi-piston (fixed) design.
- Minimum Size: The large factory brakes are well above our 355mm minimum size requirement.
Key Advantages of Our Platform-Tuned System
Our expertise with the Panamera platform delivers a braking system that is not just powerful, but perfectly integrated and balanced.
- Proven Expertise on the Panamera Platform: With more installations on the Panamera than any other Porsche model, we have accumulated an unparalleled dataset on its dynamics. This experience allows us to engineer a system that is not just compatible, but **perfectly calibrated** to the 976 chassis's weight distribution and suspension kinematics.
- Engineered for Perfect Brake Bias: The specific 440mm front and 410mm rear rotor combination was chosen to work in harmony with the factory hydraulic system. This ensures stable, predictable, and balanced braking under all conditions, delivering smooth deceleration without unsettling the car.
- Dynamic Gains Through Weight Reduction: Our carbon-ceramic discs are up to 50% lighter than the factory iron rotors. This significant reduction in unsprung mass enhances the Panamera's sublime ride comfort and sharpens its legendary handling, making it feel lighter and more responsive.
- Unwavering Thermal Performance & Refinement: The system provides absolute fade resistance for demanding drives. For daily use, the benefits are equally profound: the corrosion-proof rotors and low-dust pads keep the 21-inch wheels pristine and ensure a silent, premium experience every time you drive.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Panamera Owners
Q: What does it mean that this system is 'finely tuned' for the Panamera 976?
A: It means this is not a one-size-fits-all product. Through extensive testing and feedback from numerous installations in places like Taiwan, we have optimized the rotor sizes and pad compounds to achieve the ideal brake balance, pedal feel, and performance characteristics specifically for the 976's unique weight and suspension geometry.
Q: Does this kit work with my factory Porsche calipers?
A: Yes. A core part of our tuning philosophy for the Panamera is to work with the excellent, powerful multi-piston calipers Porsche provides from the factory. Our system is a direct-fit rotor upgrade that unleashes the full potential of your stock calipers.
Q: Is this a better option than the factory Porsche Carbon Ceramic Brakes (PCCB)?
A: Our system is engineered to provide the same elite level of performance and refinement as the factory PCCB option. For Panamera owners who did not select PCCB from the factory, or for those looking for a high-value replacement for worn rotors, our platform-tuned system is the premier choice.
