{"product_id":"brake-caliper-pucks-or-pistons-for-981-gt4","title":"BRAKE CALIPER PUCKS or PISTONS for 981 GT4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrake Caliper Piston Pucks (replacement for original ceramic pucks) and Pistons (replacement for original pistons and pucks) for Porsche 981 GT4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't compromise on safety or performance – choose our titanium pucks or pistons for enhanced braking reliability and a smoother, more responsive driving experience on and off the track. Our pucks and pistons will ensure that your braking system can handle even the most demanding race conditions, giving you the confidence to push your Porsche to the limit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[ THE PROBLEM ]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany owners, drivers, and enthusiasts of the Porsche GT4, who visit race tracks with this model in 80% of cases, are facing issues with the braking system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether the brakes are equipped with factory steel or PCCB calipers, ceramic pucks are mounted on the pistons as a thermal barrier, preventing excessive heat transfer from the pads to the pistons and fluid. These pucks help reduce heat buildup, but due to the extreme temperatures and repeated heat cycles from aggressive or prolonged braking on the track, the ceramic pucks can become brittle and break down. Initial signs of this failure include cracking or chipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMissing or damaged ceramic pucks can lead to diminished braking performance and increased heat transfer to the fluid. If a significant number of pucks fail, it could result in serious and dangerous braking issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis issue is frequently overlooked during brake pad replacements, as technicians are typically unaware of it and fail to inspect for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[ THE SOLUTION ]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- PUCKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold Leaf pucks are made of annealed aerospace titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5). They offer similar thermal properties to ceramic pucks but are much more durable under repeated heat cycles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- PISTONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Leaf pistons are made of annealed aerospace titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) and coated with SMUX for absolute wear resistance and minimal friction. They offer better thermal properties to ceramic pucks and original pistons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[ KEY BENEFITS ]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- PUCKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower weight (-15,8 %): \u003c\/strong\u003eTitanium is lighter than ceramic, which can reduce the overall weight of the braking system. This results in quicker response times for acceleration, braking, and direction changes, especially noticeable on the track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Titanium is stronger and more wear-resistant, meaning it can withstand higher temperatures and greater forces without deforming. This is particularly beneficial on the track, where braking temperatures can reach extreme levels.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- PISTONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower weight (-1,5 %)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Titanium is lighter than aluminum, which can reduce the overall weight of the braking system. This results in quicker response times for acceleration, braking, and direction changes, especially noticeable on the track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher strength\u003c\/strong\u003e: Titanium is stronger and more wear-resistant, meaning it can withstand higher temperatures and greater forces without deforming. This is particularly beneficial on the track, where braking temperatures can reach extreme levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter heat resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Titanium has superior resistance to temperature fluctuations and corrosion compared to aluminum, which can extend the lifespan of the braking pistons, especially in the extreme conditions of a race track.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[ INSTALLATION ]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalling of the Gold Leaf Piston \u003cstrong\u003ePucks\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e1.    Remove the wheels.\u003cbr\u003e2.    Unplug the brake lines and remove the calipers.\u003cbr\u003e3.    Remove brake pistons from the calipers.\u003cbr\u003e4.    Unscrew the original ceramic pucks and screw in the new titanium pucks. Be careful regarding the piston surface. 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