XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Porsche CAYMAN 981 (2012-2016)

The 981 Cayman’s mid-engine layout and rear-biased weight distribution make it one of the most confidence-inspiring cars on circuit at or near its limits, and that confidence leads directly to late, hard braking zones that the standard front caliper and disc combination wasn’t designed to sustain repeatedly. The factory specification is adequate for road use and light track days, but the chassis will eventually outpace its standard braking hardware when driven seriously.

This XYZ Racing front big brake kit addresses that gap for Cayman 981 owners running their cars at circuit pace. It is a front-axle kit, a matched pair of front calipers and two-piece floating discs with braided lines included. Covering the 2012 to 2016 production run in full, it steps up the front axle’s thermal capacity without requiring the car to become a dedicated track tool.

What this brake kit does for your 2012-2016 Porsche Cayman 981

The hollow-vane disc promotes continuous heat movement through the rotor under use, drawing thermal energy away from the pad contact surface more aggressively than a conventional vented disc allows. On a car as dynamically capable as the Cayman 981, that improved thermal management translates to more consistent pedal feel as the session progresses, rather than the progressive softening that factory hardware produces as fluid temperatures climb. The two-piece floating disc lets the friction ring move on its bell under heat without warping, and braided lines keep the pedal short and firm where rubber would swell.

Three pad compounds let the kit be specified to how the car is actually used. Street is the quiet, low-dust road default. Sport adds bite and heat range for fast road with occasional track work. Racing is matched to the elevated temperatures a dedicated circuit day generates.

About the Hollow Front Brake Kit

The XYZ Racing caliper is a hollow-body design as standard, creating additional surface area for heat transfer while holding rotating mass down. The advantage over standard vented hardware is most apparent under repeated heavy use, exactly the conditions the 981 Cayman chassis is built to operate in. For owners attending circuit days regularly, the optional Hollow Racing upgrade removes the dust cover, is rated to 1000C and carries a two-year warranty.

Compound selection is made at order across three profiles: Street for road-biased use, Sport for mixed fast-road and occasional track use, and Racing for sustained circuit work. Included caliper colours are Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no extra cost. A Custom Color in any Pantone is available, with premium polished-forged finishes (Titanium, Polished Gold, Polished Silver) and candy finishes (Candy Teal, Candy Blue, Candy Red, Candy Orange) offered above those.

Fitment for the Porsche Cayman 981 (2012-2016)

This kit is designed for the Porsche Cayman 981 across its full 2012-2016 production span. The 981 generation includes the base Cayman and Cayman S, which leave the factory with different front brake specifications. Confirm your variant and current front disc diameter before ordering to ensure the correct fitment.

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Discs come drilled or slotted at the same price, with two-tone anodized or titanium centre-bell upgrades selectable at checkout. Specify your pad compound, disc style and caliper colour from the options above when you order.