Mastering Electric Mass: The Taycan Cross Turismo Carbon-Ceramic Brake Conversion
When Porsche introduced the Taycan, it proved that an electric vehicle could possess the soul of a sports car. The Taycan 4 Cross Turismo expanded that promise, blending brutal, instant acceleration with all-road versatility. It's the future of the performance wagon.
But this future carries a silent challenge: mass. At over 5,100 pounds, the Taycan's immense weight places unrelenting demands on its braking system. For the owner who wants to use that "Cross Turismo" badge to its fullest—carving canyons or descending mountain roads—the factory iron brakes can quickly become the limit. This upgrade provides the solution: a braking system as technologically advanced as the car itself.
The Upgrade Plan: Total Control
To give this electric powerhouse the stopping power it deserves, we engineered a system to manage extreme thermal loads while drastically reducing weight.
Front Axle: Upgraded to Akebono 10-Piston Calipers with STOPFLEX 440mm (17.3 in) Carbon-Ceramic Discs.
Rear Axle: Upgraded to Porsche 4-Piston Calipers with STOPFLEX 410mm (16.1 in) Carbon-Ceramic Discs.
Brake Pads: A full set of STOPFLEX Performance Pads, formulated for carbon-ceramic synergy.
Why This is the Taycan's Essential Upgrade
This conversion unlocks the Taycan's true "do-it-all" potential, giving it the one thing it was missing: braking performance that matches its acceleration.
1. Taming Electric Mass: The 5,100+ lb chassis generates enormous kinetic energy. This system, with its massive 10-piston front calipers and 440mm/410mm carbon-ceramic rotors, provides the thermal capacity to absorb that energy, stop after stop, with zero fade. It’s the confidence to use all of the Taycan's power, knowing you have an equal amount of control.
2. Restoring Porsche Dynamics: Our carbon-ceramic discs are over 45% lighter than the factory iron rotors. This monumental reduction in unsprung rotational mass is transformative. It allows the Taycan’s sophisticated air suspension to work more efficiently, restoring the nimble, light-footed handling feel that defines the Porsche driving experience.
3. Perfect Synergy with EV Driving: Carbon-ceramics are the ideal match for an EV. Because an EV uses regenerative braking for light stops, its friction brakes are used less frequently. This can cause iron rotors to develop rust and corrosion, leading to noise and reduced performance. STOPFLEX carbon-ceramic rotors are 100% corrosion-proof. They are always ready for that critical moment, produce zero brake dust, and can even help improve overall efficiency and range.
Installation Gallery: The Electric Anchor
Questions About the Taycan Brake Upgrade
Q: Doesn't the Taycan's regenerative braking do most of the work? Why do I need this?
A: Regenerative braking is highly effective for in-city driving, but it has limits. It can be reduced or disabled during spirited driving, on long downhill grades, or when the battery is nearly full. In these critical moments, you rely 100% on your friction brakes. This system ensures that when you do, you have absolute, fade-proof stopping power that the factory system cannot provide.
Q: Will this upgrade affect my Taycan's battery range?
A: Yes—positively. By cutting unsprung rotational mass by over 50%, this system reduces the amount of energy required to accelerate and decelerate the wheels. This can lead to a marginal but measurable improvement in overall efficiency and driving range, all while dramatically improving handling dynamics.
Q: Is this system noisy? Will it ruin the Taycan's silent ride?
A: No. This system is engineered for silent, refined operation. Paired with our specific brake pads, it provides a smooth, progressive pedal feel without the noise or vibration associated with track-only brakes, preserving the Taycan's luxury ride quality.