Weekend Thrash in Wine Country: Brakes Dialed In

Last weekend, we hit the backroads with the local Stuttgart Porsche Chapter, carving through the scenic wine country near Löwenstein, Germany. The route delivered everything we hoped for—tight switchbacks, flowing curves, and serious elevation changes. Southern Germany never disappoints when it comes to spirited driving.

As expected, the brakes were flawless. No fade. None. Normally, after 5–10 minutes of aggressive driving, I’ll feel the pedal start to get a little soft. Not this time. The brake feel stayed solid from start to finish. Credit goes not just to the upgraded calipers and rotors, but especially to the stainless steel lines and Castrol SRF React brake fluid. That combo—paired with Ferodo HP1000 pads and our J-hook pattern rotors—delivered instant bite every time I got on the pedal.

And I mean instant.

The confidence that came from that level of braking performance let me push harder through the mountain sweepers and hairpins. Ironically, better brakes actually make you faster. When you trust your car to stop on a dime, you can brake later, carry more speed through corners, and link turns together more smoothly. The larger rotors didn’t just help with stopping—they added a bit of rotational inertia that made transitions between gears feel smoother and more natural.

So, with a successful shakedown complete, we’re giving the green light for our brake kit pre-sale!

What’s Next?

We’re heading to Hockenheimring on May 17th, 2025, to put these brakes through their paces on a proper track. We’ll see what they’re really capable of under high temps and heavier loads. Might even throw on a set of dedicated track pads just for fun—we’ll see.