Porsche Cayman User Handbook Manual page 29

Braking system. The brakes are cooled using a
special ventilation system which
Both the Cayman and Cayman S channels air from the front
are exceptionally quick under of the car to every part of each
acceleration. Even more impressive assembly. This arrangement
is the speed of response from ensures consistently high levels
the standard braking system. of performance and durability,
Several times more powerful particularly during heavy use.
than the flat-six engine, the
brakes are crucial to the overall The internally vented discs on the
performance of each car. new Cayman measure 298 mm
in diameter at the front of the car
All four brake calipers have a and 299 mm at the rear. On the
four-piston monobloc aluminium Cayman S, the front diameter
construction. Key characteristics is 318 mm. On both models, the
include excellent rigidity, compact discs are cross-drilled to improve
dimensions and a very modest wet-weather response and
contribution to unsprung weight. minimise unsprung weight. The
The fast and positive pedal calipers on the new Cayman
response is eagerly assisted by a have a black anodised finish, while
powerful vacuum brake booster. those on the Cayman S are
painted red.
Standard brake unit (Cayman) Standard brake unit (Cayman S)
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