Base Boxster Brake Swap

[dehcho]

Hello Everyone;

I am new to the Forum and i have just purchased my first Boxter. 2001 Base.

I would like to change the pads and rotors the car only has 36000 kilometers, but hte brakes need changing and are all stock. I would like to install cross drilled rotors and new pads.

1) Do i have to change the calipers from the stock setup to use cross drilled rotors?

2) any suggestions as to which parts to use? ( brand name)?

Thanks

Brett

[eddison]

Hello Everyone;

I am new to the Forum and i have just purchased my first Boxter. 2001 Base.

I would like to change the pads and rotors the car only has 36000 kilometers, but hte brakes need changing and are all stock. I would like to install cross drilled rotors and new pads.

1) Do i have to change the calipers from the stock setup to use cross drilled rotors?

2) any suggestions as to which parts to use? ( brand name)?

Thanks

Brett

check out the link below

http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/mikespor...boxsterwebpages

good luck

Edited August 14, 2008 by eddison

[Chris_in_NH]

are you sure that the brakes need changing, or is it just that you want to? ;)

36000km = ~22K miles. my original pads and rotors went almost 80K miles before needing replacement - and even then i could have stretched it another 3K miles. it doesn't seem likely that your car *needs* a brake job unless it has been tracked/raced/etc.

now, if you *want* to change brakes for a better look, there's nothing wrong with that if you have the money.

http://www.designrt.net sells Zimmerman rotors (OEM) that are cross-drilled and/or slotted for use on non-S cars. cost is approximately $350. FREE shipping, too! it doesn't look like they have the Boxster rotors listed on the website, but give them a call, they do sell them. you'll want to get the rotors with the painted rotor 'hats' so they don't rust. you can choose the color.

as for pads, i use Mintex Red Box pads and you can find them on eBay for ~$50 per axle. they work great and don't dust too much.

here's the link for the brake DIY: http://www.bombaydigital.com/boxster/projects/brakes/

the site above that 'eddison' pointed you to (Mike Focke's Boxster Pages) is invaluable to any and all Boxster owners - BOOKMARK IT!

and the most important thing, 'Boxster' has an 'S' in it!! :D

good luck!

[dehcho]

36000km = ~22K miles. my original pads and rotors went almost 80K miles before needing replacement - and even then i could have stretched it another 3K miles. it doesn't seem likely that your car *needs* a brake job unless it has been tracked/raced/etc.

now, if you *want* to change brakes for a better look, there's nothing wrong with that if you have the money.

http://www.designrt.net sells Zimmerman rotors (OEM) that are cross-drilled and/or slotted for use on non-S cars. cost is approximately $350. FREE shipping, too! it doesn't look like they have the Boxster rotors listed on the website, but give them a call, they do sell them. you'll want to get the rotors with the painted rotor 'hats' so they don't rust. you can choose the color.

as for pads, i use Mintex Red Box pads and you can find them on eBay for ~$50 per axle. they work great and don't dust too much.

here's the link for the brake DIY: http://www.bombaydigital.com/boxster/projects/brakes/

the site above that 'eddison' pointed you to (Mike Focke's Boxster Pages) is invaluable to any and all Boxster owners - BOOKMARK IT!

and the most important thing, 'Boxster' has an 'S' in it!! :D

good luck!

:unsure:

Thanks for all the input. Boxster does have an S. oops! How can you tell i am a newbie!!! LOL.

I will check out the sites.

Brett

[azzar0]

Might as well paint your calipers while you're at it:

http://www.xenonmods.com/boxster/caliper/

I also used Mintex pads and so far so good. Less brake dust than stock, but squeaky without the vibration pads.

I haven't replaced the rotors yet, but when I do I will go with the drilled ones as well.

Good luck!