Ensure optimum braking assist performance on your Porsche with this genuine OEM vacuum line. Designed for 987-series vehicles (Boxster/Cayman 2005-08), this line connects the vacuum source to the brake assist or under-body vacuum system, ensuring proper vacuum supply, consistent brake pedal feel, and reliable operation.
Fits:
- Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2005 -08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Cayman 2.7L 987C 2006-08
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
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What This Product Does:
- This vacuum line carries engine or brake-servo vacuum (negative pressure) from the vacuum source (e.g., intake manifold or dedicated vacuum pump) to the brake master cylinder/servo or rear axle vacuum assist components.
- The line ensures that the brake assist system (and possibly other vacuum-dependent systems) receive the correct vacuum pressure so that the driver has proper brake pedal feel, braking power assist, and overall vacuum system integrity.
- A proper vacuum line prevents loss of assist, ensures consistent braking effort, and avoids vacuum leaks that could affect engine operation or brake performance.
Symptoms Of Wear Or When To Replace:
- Reduced brake assist: The brake pedal may feel harder than normal, or the braking response may require more effort — indicating the vacuum feed is compromised.
- Hissing or vacuum leak noise: A damaged or cracked vacuum line may emit a hissing sound under load as vacuum is lost.
- Visible damage, cracking, brittleness, kinks or splits in the hose/line, especially under the vehicle or near mounting points.
- Check engine or brake system warning lights: A vacuum leak may trigger fault codes related to braking or vacuum-supply detection.
- Age-related deterioration: Rubber or plastic vacuum hoses degrade over time (heat, road debris, chemical exposure) and for 987-series vehicles these lines are good candidates for preventive replacement.
- Brake safety & performance: A secure, intact vacuum line is critical to ensuring brake assist works properly — directly impacting stopping distances and driver safety.
- System reliability: A genuine part ensures the correct hose diameter, material and routing — preventing future leaks, vacuum loss and other associated issues.
- Prevents further damage: A failed vacuum line may cause compensatory wear on other brake components (master cylinder, servo) or affect engine vacuum systems — replacing proactively prevents secondary damage.
- OEM fitment: Using the correct Porsche part (#98735557503) keeps the system as engineered and avoids mismatches which could reduce reliability or cause fit/clearance issues.
- Maintains vehicle value & integrity: For Porsche vehicles, even small parts like vacuum lines matter for overall build quality, service history and operational confidence.
Related reference numbers
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98735557503
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2005 -08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Cayman 2.7L 987C 2006-08
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08

