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Porsche Cayman repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (6%)

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Porsche Cayman brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

385-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD

3000 mi Parking brake error on gauge display. Diagnosed to be bad actuator and required new replacement part. Dealer replaced after parts arrived. 

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2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

325-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD

4200 mi When the car went in for an oil change and brake fluid flush, a backing plate was not put in place properly. This resulted in a noise when the car was driven. Plate was put back in place properly and the noise is gone. 

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2012 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

330-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD

47000 mi

US $600
Vibration from discs being fitted wrong way round! 

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2009 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

265-horsepower 2.9L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD

76000 mi

US $1100
Replace rotors & pads 

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2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD

34000 mi

US $200
Full flush with race fluid after track day 

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2007 Porsche Cayman

Engine not specified

79000 mi

£250
jammmed caliper- replaced along with pads 

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2007 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD

57660 mi

C $135
Replace bolt snapped off by owner 
83320 mi

US $1500
Brake rotors and pads worn below specs and replaced all four. 

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2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD

74000 mi

US $2500
Front left (driver's side) brake caliper was leaking fluid. The shop replaced both front calipers at a cost of $2,500. 

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Porsche Cayman Brake Problems

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