I know a lot of you with steel brakes on these gen2 cars have complained about the response, feel and inconsistency of the brakes before so here's an example (expensive though it is) that we tackled. This local 2011 Cayman R was feeling a bit blue after a few track events when it came to its stock steel brakes. The pedal feel is notoriously mushy/inconsistent and many Gen2 Cayman owners have complained about this in comparison to their 911s. With R-compound tires and a quick driver at the track this otherwise nifty Cayman R needed a brake overhaul with a 14 inch 6-piston Brembo Brake Kit.

In for surgery:


The first port of call is the upgraded brake master cylinder, from a Gen2 GT3 with PCCB's:


The fronts are the very same brakes as on the 2006 Cayman S when it was first introduced. With the additional power and improved suspension Porsche really could have upped the ante for the Cayman R model...


The stock rear rotors were very worn and ready to be changed:


The Brembo goodies awaiting their turn:


The much larger and now 6-piston Brembo caliper vs smaller stock 4-piston:


Two piece slotted rotor with way more surface are vs the stock drilled and tired one...


Thicker and yet lighter too!:
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Even the new 4-piston rear caliper is considerably larger:


Garnished in silver:


Fronts installed:



Rears being installed:



The stock 19 inch Cayman R wheels are some of the nicest factory wheels Porsche has ever had so no changes there. Fitment is a-ok with the larger brakes:



Ready to go hit some local NorCal tracks... only this time armed with a more consistent brake pedal, improved cooling (to help deal with traction control brake wear interference) and way more bite!

 

this makes me miss my cayman. the brembos look great

 

Aye they're well balanced

 

That looks awesome

 

Will this brake kit fit with the Cayman R stock wheels? I only ask because the Brembo info(click on the link), states it doesn't fit with the stock wheels.

Love the pics. I agree that the Cayman's brakes are not the best. I have a Mini GP and the brakes (6 piston) are noticeably better.

Can you describe the differences between the old brakes and this new set up?

Thanks

 

Awesome looking brakes! Thanks for sharing!

Is the slotted disc significantly better than the drilled disc? If so, wonder why Porsche, and other high-end sports cars, still go with drilled disc over slotted disc. For the look?