Boxster Brakes

[mhknapp]

Gonig to replace the front pads this weekend. Have the shop manual which shows it as a pretty straight forward job. Anything special I should be aware of

Thanks

Mike

[Dan Chambers]

Mike:

Some people remove a little brake fluid from their reservior with a turkey baster, others loosen the bleeder valve (using a catch bottle and tubing) when drawing back the caliper pistons to pull the pads. I retract the caliper piston very slowly to avoid fluid spilling out the top of the res. cap. Regardless of your method, be prepared to work with fluid equalization when drawing back the pistons. Brake fluid eats paint so don't get any on painted surfaces! That includes your wheels!

As always, wear latex or nytrile gloves to keep your hands free from too much grit/grime, wear safety glasses or goggles to avoid dust/dirt/gravel falling in your eyes, don't breath the dust, and take your time. Brakes are always a messy job...

Maybe some of the real experts can chime in: Steve G., Jae Lee, Mark K. ??? You guys out there?

[mhknapp]

Thanks Dan, good points to keep in mind. Think I'll loosen the reservior cap, and use lots of towels. Have a morbid fear of bleeding brakes, they never seem to come out right

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Fear no more. Buy one of THESE BABIES. The thing works perfectly, and is also a very easy way to change out your brake fluid, which should be done every two years, especially if you track or otherwise drive your car hard.

I know, I know, nobody does it. . .but they should!

[mhknapp]

All right! Another neat tool for my garage - thanks