I will be needing brakes pads soon and wanted to get carbotechs. However, I can't find the correct size. Does the 2006 cayenne Turbo S share the same calipers with any other model. I see the largest size wheel carbotech has pads for is 19" whereas the turbo S has 20" with the 380mm rotors. Any thoughts on the specifications? Thanks in advance.

 

2006 Turbo S shares the same front calipers with 2009-2010 Turbo & Turbo S (non-PCCB).

 

Brake pads for the '06 Cayenne Turbo S front calipers use FMSI (Friction Materials Standards Insitute) backing plate designation D1130. So long as any brand brake pad you find uses this type backing plate, it should be suitable for use with the Turbo S's front calipers.

Simply stated, though, there aren't that many available pad options out there for the CTTS. You can get EBC pads in their "red" and "yellow" compounds, and you could also inquire of Carbotech and see if they can make you some pads using the correct backing plates. I've also heard of situations where brake pad companies will make the pads if you send them the backing plates. Maybe find someone who has a used set of front CTTS pads and send them in to be remanufactured using the friction material compound you desire.

Personally, I've found the stock Porsche CTTS pads to be excellent performers under all normal driving conditions. I've never tried them on the track yet, so I can't speak to fade under those conditions.