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JFP in PA

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  1. Brembo Kit: 894.5986R Boxster 97-03 Front & Rear minimum wheel size: 17" Front rotor diam: 12.5" 318 mm Cost : $3,250 (US$) Enjoy!
  2. Because the factory "S" uses the six speed, the rear hubs (and several other components) are different, including the rotor and ebrake size. While a base car can be converted over to all these "S" components, the price to do so is totally outrageous; hence Brembo introduced the "Big Reds" kit to change the base car over to "S" brakes by using the special rear rotors. The total kit used to cost in the $3K (US) range and had every possible part you would need, including braided stainless steel brake lines, which are a very nice additon to any car. The price for the kit was less than half the price for the OEM components to get the car ready to accept the OEM "S" brakes set up. As I've mentioned, I have one on my Boxster, and have installed two other kits, it is a simple bolt on swap, but expensive...............
  3. I do not konw who this "specialist" is, but he is not correct on this issue. I have the Brembo kit on my car, I've installed it on two others, there is no "fitment" issues, no "offset" issues or need to change ANYTHING ELSE to put them on the car, period. They simply replace the exsiting rotors, with the new caplipers ("S" version) and bolt on. You need to stop worrying about it, buy the correct parts and get on with it............................They fit!!!!!
  4. The AOS is Porsche's answer to the PCV valve on most cars. It has been a weak point, and there have been several posts over on PPBB about updated parts and DIY fix-its. Not hard, but requires the right replacements parts and some time to to it correctly. Suggest you do a "AOS" search on PPBB.............
  5. You need to contact Bremo's master distributor in the US: Race Technologies at http://www.racetechnologies.com Yes, a full conversion kit exisits, I have one installed and have done two others, they are a bolt in swap with the kit; which includes the "special" rear rotors that are machined to the base e-brake size, stainless steel lines, new caliper bolts, etc. But be aware the the kit is not cheap.................. Oh, and one kit was purchased from Suncoast, so I have no idea why they are "not sure is it possible"........
  6. Brembo makes a special rotor for the rear, "S" diameter & cross drilled so it will accept the calipers, but the ebrake drum is machined to "base" specs, so it will bolt right on...................
  7. The drain plug is a weirdo, it requires a Hazet 2567-16 socket tool to remove it. I purchased one from Maryland Metrics (online tool house), costs about $29 delivered. None of the "ususal" tool sources (Sears, SnapOn, etc.) were able to help...................
  8. Easiest way is with a plastic butter knife or pot scraper. Just insert it from the bottom and pull the panel towards you, it will pop right off, with no damage. B)
  9. Time to break down and buy an OBD II scanner..........you can get a basic unit that will display and clear codes for about $60..........................
  10. Besides which, if the MIL light is on, you will need to wither go to dealer or someone with a PST II to reset it.
  11. You may also want to give Justin a call at Brandywine Porsche, or email him at jlane@Brandywineporsche.com
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