Porterfield AP287 Front Brake Pads – Porsche 911 / Carrera / Speedster – R4-S

Porterfield AP287 Front Brake Pads – Porsche 911 / Carrera / Speedster – R4-S Looking for a proper street performance pad for your classic air-cooled 911? The Porterfield AP287 in R4-S compound is a great fit for drivers who want stronger stopping power, better pedal feel, and lower dust/noise than a lot of aggressive alternatives, without turning the car into something annoying to drive on the street. This listing is for one front axle set, which includes 4 brake pads total. That gives you 2 pads per caliper and covers both front wheels. Why choose Porterfield R4-S? High performance street compound Excellent cold bite and everyday drivability Rotor friendly formulation Low dust and low noise compared to more aggressive compounds Improved friction and stopping confidence over typical OEM-style pads Longer pad life than many standard replacement options What’s included 1x front axle set of Porterfield AP287 brake pads 4 total pads Compound: R4-S only Compatible vehicles Porsche 911 (1984–1988) – Front Porsche 911 Carrera (1989) – Front Porsche 911 Speedster (1989) – Front Part number references AP287 D287 D45 R45.15 PFC 0045 Pagid 4501 HB171.590 FCP11 Important note This listing is for R4-S only. If you are looking for a race-only Porterfield compound, keep in mind that race compounds will not have sensor cutouts. For a street-driven car, R4-S is the better choice. Porterfield brand overview Porterfield has built a strong reputation in the performance braking world by offering a wide range of pad shapes and compounds for street, vintage, and motorsport applications. Their R4-S compound is especially well known for drivers who want a meaningful bump in braking performance without the excessive noise, dust, and harshness that often comes with more aggressive pads. For older Porsche applications like the air-cooled 911, that balance matters. You get a pad that feels more confident than a generic replacement pad, while still being usable for spirited street driving and weekend use. Need help confirming fitment for your exact Porsche? Send us your year, model, and VIN and we’ll make sure you get the correct front pad set before ordering.