GiroDisc 1001-Shape Titanium Pad Shields 2001-2027 Acura Integra Type S, NSX, Audi Q5, TT RS, BMW M3, Z4 M

GiroDisc titanium pad shields for the 2001-2027 Acura Integra Type S, NSX, Audi Q5, TT RS, BMW M3, Z4 M, Cadillac CTS-V, Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, SS, Dodge Viper ACR, TA 2.0, Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, 458, 599 GTB, F12, 430 Scuderia, F430, FF, GTC4Lusso, Ford GT, Mustang Shelby GT500, Boss 302, GT Brembo, Genesis G70, Honda Civic Type R FK8, FL5, Kia Stinger GT, Lamborghini Aventador, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Subaru BRZ, WRX, Impreza WRX STI, Volvo S60 R, V70 R and the factory race cars listed below. The shields sit between the brake pad backing plate and the caliper pistons, where they block heat from moving into the pistons and brake fluid. Less heat in the fluid means less risk of a boiling, soft pedal late in a session.

Why titanium

Titanium is a poor conductor of heat, which is exactly what you want behind a brake pad. Relative thermal conductivity runs about 6.7 W/mK for 6Al-4V titanium, 52 W/mK for steel and 130 W/mK for aluminum. So a thin titanium shield passes far less heat into the pistons than the pad backing plate would on its own, which protects the fluid, seals and dust boots.

Cut to fit

GiroDisc water-jet cuts each shield to the exact outline of the pad shape, so there is no cutting or grinding at install. The shields sit between the pad backing plate and the pistons and go back in each time you change pads. For cars that see hard or repeated track days, they are inexpensive protection against a long pedal at the wrong moment.

What's Included

4 titanium pad shields, enough for one axle, cut to the 1001 pad shape. Brake pads are not included.

Specifications

Fitment notes

Some listings depend on the factory brake package or trim, so check the notes in the Model column of the fitment table before you order. GiroDisc also lists it for factory race cars: 488 Challenge, 488 Challenge Evo. GiroDisc also lists versions sold outside the US (Audi RS3 Sportback 8P, 2011-2012; Honda Civic Type R FK2, 2015-2017). The table below covers US-market and race fitment. The product photo is GiroDisc's representative image for this part.

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