Porsche Cayman, 987 (EU)
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
Porsche Cayman, 987 (EU) requires brake fluid with a capacity of 0,4 liter. The service interval for fluid replacement is 24 months. The data covers 5 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Cayman R (2011-2012) |
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| Cayman (2009-2012) |
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| Cayman S (2009-2012) |
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| Cayman (2005-2009) |
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| Cayman S (2005-2009) |
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Additional Notes
- The Porsche Cayman 987 (EU) brake fluid capacity is listed at 0.4 liter across all configurations in the 2005-2012 model range, covering the Cayman, Cayman R, and Cayman S variants.
- A 0.4 liter figure represents a service fill capacity, meaning the volume required to replenish or replace fluid within the existing hydraulic circuit rather than a full system overhaul quantity.
- The specified fluid application covers the hydraulic brake and clutch system as a combined circuit, meaning a single reservoir and fluid volume serves both functions simultaneously.
- The change interval is set at 24 months under normal use conditions across all five listed configurations, placing brake fluid renewal on a strictly time-based schedule rather than a mileage-based one.
- A 24-month interval for brake fluid reflects the hygroscopic nature of brake fluid, which absorbs moisture from the atmosphere over time and lowers the boiling point of the fluid regardless of how many kilometers have been driven.
- The Cayman R (2011-2012) shares the identical 0.4 liter capacity and 24-month change interval as the standard Cayman and Cayman S, indicating no differentiation in brake fluid service specifications for the higher-performance trim within the 987 generation.
- The Cayman S specifications are split across two generational entries, covering 2005-2009 and 2009-2012, yet both carry the same 0.4 liter capacity and 24-month service interval without variation between the two periods.