Controlling a Monster: How to Stop a 1000+ Horsepower Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is a masterpiece of electric performance. But what happens when its already potent output is more than doubled to over 1000 horsepower? It becomes a different animal entirely—a silent, all-wheel-drive monster with hypercar acceleration. At this level of performance, the excellent factory brakes are no longer just outmatched; they are a critical liability. This is not a story about an upgrade; it's a story about a mandatory conversion to control a beast.
The Upgrade Plan: A System for a Hyper-EV
To safely manage the colossal forces generated by a 1000+ hp, 5,000+ pound electric vehicle, a system of extremes was required. This build combines one of the most powerful calipers on the market with our most advanced rotor technology.
Front Axle: The factory 6-piston system was replaced with a massive Akebono 10-Piston Caliper Kit paired with STOPFLEX 420mm (16.5 in) Carbon-Ceramic Discs.
Rear Axle: The factory rear steel disc was upgraded to a STOPFLEX 380mm (15.0 in) Carbon-Ceramic Disc, retaining the powerful OEM 4-piston caliper.
Brake Pads: A full set of STOPFLEX Performance Pads was installed to match the thermal demands.
Why This Level of Braking is Non-Negotiable
With hypercar power comes hypercar responsibility. This engineered system is designed to provide the thermal capacity and raw power needed to safely control this unique vehicle.
Matching Power with Power: A 1000+ hp EV generates kinetic energy on an astonishing scale. The Akebono 10-piston caliper's immense clamping force, combined with the carbon-ceramic rotor's limitless thermal stability, is the only way to reliably dissipate that energy, stop after stop.
A Balanced and Intelligent Approach: The front axle receives the extreme 10-piston setup to handle the massive forward load transfer. Upgrading the rear rotor to lightweight carbon-ceramic ensures it can keep up thermally, maintains proper brake bias, and provides the crucial benefit of reduced unsprung weight at all four corners.
The Result: Hypercar Control for a Hyper-Wagon
This conversion doesn't just make the Taycan stop better; it transforms it into a cohesive and confidence-inspiring machine, finally capable of safely deploying its monstrous power.
Brutal, Unfading Stopping Power. The primary result is the ability to haul the incredibly fast and heavy Taycan down from extreme speeds with absolute authority. There is no fade, no drama—just immense, repeatable stopping power that provides the safety net this level of performance absolutely requires.
A Newfound Sense of Agility. The Taycan's primary performance compromise is its weight. By converting all four rotors to lightweight carbon-ceramic, this upgrade shaves a massive amount of unsprung and rotational mass from the car. The result is a Taycan that feels significantly lighter on its feet, with sharper steering response and more composed handling.
Refined for a Porsche. This monstrous performance is delivered with the refinement expected of a Porsche. The system operates silently in daily driving and produces virtually zero brake dust, preserving the Taycan's clean, futuristic aesthetic while hiding a beast of a braking system behind the wheels.
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Questions About This Extreme EV Build
Q: Is a 10-piston caliper really necessary?
A: For a 5,000+ lb vehicle that has been tuned to over 1000 horsepower, yes. The sheer amount of kinetic energy it generates at speed is immense. A 10-piston caliper provides the necessary pad surface area and clamping force to reliably control that energy, while the carbon-ceramic rotors provide the thermal capacity to do it repeatedly without fading.
Q: Why only upgrade the rear rotor and not the caliper?
A: This is a highly effective and balanced approach for the Taycan. The front brakes handle the vast majority of the braking force, so installing the most powerful system possible on the front axle provides the biggest gain. Upgrading the rear rotor to lightweight carbon-ceramic ensures it can keep up thermally, helps maintain proper brake bias for stability, and provides the crucial benefit of reduced unsprung weight at all four corners.