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#781 of 887 Re: Brake Maintenance: how to make brakes last longer!??? [zaina] by fedlawman Dec 26, 2007 (10:34 am)
Replying to: zaina (Dec 25, 2007 11:45 pm) Depending on how you drive, I could maybe see needing new pads - although it does seem unlikely given such little mileage. Of course, the dealer and manufacturer will always recommend new rotors whenever you replace the pads, so that's why they're telling you that.   As for the cylinders - I've never had to replace them. They should last the life of the car (or at least 100K+ miles).   Something does sound fishy about the diagnosis you received, but since I can't see your car, I can't say for sure. If I were in your shoes (no pun intended), I'd look at the brake pads myself and see how much pad material is left. If they look even a little low (say less than 1/4"), take your car to a reputable independent shop for a second opinion.
#782 of 887 98 Boxster Purchase by wilson04 Dec 29, 2007 (10:01 pm)
I have located a boxster with 30K in "mint condition" and maybe it is but would you porsche veterans advise either buying an extended warranty for 3k or saving that money for my repair/maintenance fund?
#783 of 887 warranties never work! by zaina Dec 29, 2007 (10:46 pm)
if it's a 98 boxster, i would just purchase it and save my money for repairs. I hate warranties, they never cover what you need anyway! where i live, the warranty only costs 1200 dollars, and i still refused to get it!
#784 of 887 HAIR LINE FRACTURES ON BREAKS by zaina Jan 01, 2008 (9:42 pm)
I have a 2006 Boxster, with barely 18,000 km on it, and I've taken it in for the 2 year service, and they've claimed I need to change my breaks, and the break discs because they are fractured. I am a very careful driver, I've never raced or driven my car in any environment other than your regular town streets... should I have reason to beleive my breaks were defected to begin with?
#785 of 887 Not a brake man by marygi Jan 03, 2008 (4:10 am)
I'm a Box owner also, and plan to do some of the maintenance. As a general rule I believe Porsche recommends new rotors with every 3 brake pad replacements; as you know the rotors can't be turned. It's a good idea to have the mechanic show you the damaged/replaced parts. He might have an idea as to why this happened. For competent answers, visit renntech.org, a place for more technical aspects of P-care care and maintenance. Good luck.
#786 of 887 02 Boxster S--Replace CD Storage on Dash? by esmhw01 Jan 18, 2008 (6:19 am)
I want to replace the CD storage unit on the dash with a cubby or pocket. Any ideas? Thanks Replies to this message: jhammell (Jan 18, 2008 1:51 pm) esmhw01 (Jan 18, 2008 9:01 pm)
#787 of 887 Re: 02 Boxster S--Replace CD Storage on Dash? [esmhw01] by jhammell Jan 18, 2008 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: esmhw01 (Jan 18, 2008 6:19 am) I have an '04 and I simply replaced the CD holder with another storage shelf that I purchased from the dealer. Here is a link. http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_- Code=shelf986&Category_Code=POTEBXIN Replies to this message: esmhw01 (Jan 18, 2008 9:01 pm)
#788 of 887 Re: 02 Boxster S--Replace CD Storage on Dash? [jhammell] by esmhw01 Jan 18, 2008 (9:01 pm)
Replying to: jhammell (Jan 18, 2008 1:51 pm) Thanks! That's it exactly. Much appreciated!
#789 of 887 dead battery ;( by jgboxcat Jan 25, 2008 (7:55 am)
My 07 Boxster only has 20k on it - I haven't driven it now for 3 weeks and the battery is dead - called Porsche Roadside and they said they'd have to send it to the deal on a flatbed truck! Gee, didn't think the battery would die THAT fast. I'm going to try to old jumpstart - will be very disappointed if I have to spend $400 on a new battery - I love this car but sometimes feel like it's a money pit. Replies to this message: zaina (Jan 26, 2008 11:05 pm)
#790 of 887 Re: dead battery ;( [jgboxcat] by zaina Jan 26, 2008 (11:05 pm)
Replying to: jgboxcat (Jan 25, 2008 7:55 am) jump start, drive it around for about 45 minutes without teh lights or stereo on. take a break do it again if you have a car battery charger, that should do the trick..

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