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My car is a November 2012 - car - and I can only imagine that it has never been driven in cold temperatures with the foot well heating on for a long period.
The reason I say that is (the car is new to me) and I have spotted the issue after the first day of driving it in the cold.
I live down a road with a very gentle slope - which is very useful for coming home at 3am after a good blat in a car with a noisy exhaust - the brake 'stickiness' was so profound that I was unable to roll down my road and the car came to a complete halt after about 4 metres from 10 mph.
It would seem that if the foot well is kept cool - the problem goes away again.
Very peculiar.
The reason I say that is (the car is new to me) and I have spotted the issue after the first day of driving it in the cold.
I live down a road with a very gentle slope - which is very useful for coming home at 3am after a good blat in a car with a noisy exhaust - the brake 'stickiness' was so profound that I was unable to roll down my road and the car came to a complete halt after about 4 metres from 10 mph.
It would seem that if the foot well is kept cool - the problem goes away again.
Very peculiar.
bcr5784 said:
Does it only really afflict the Boxster? On the Cayman you are unlikely to have the heater on full blast for long periods, but much more likely on a Boxster driven with the top down on a chilly day.
Nothing to do with the heater imvho? Mine is a Cayman, only gets used on short journeys and the heating is never on full blast, just set at 21.I thought it was related to Heat in general. Mine does it on Hot days where the car has been parked outside in the sun. I understood the bushing on the brake pedal would get sticky when warm and therefore prevent the brake pedal from returning to its upward position. Therefore causing the brakes to stay on. I would have to use my toes to pull the pedal back up after braking.
AmoCS said:
Any list of recall numbers?
I've seen some for 981 such as WD05 WD16 WE02, not sure what they relate to though.
Cheers
I have a decode for these 3 'Campaigns' (Porsche speak):I've seen some for 981 such as WD05 WD16 WE02, not sure what they relate to though.
Cheers
WD05 - Retrofit spacer on clutch line
WD16 - Re-program rear end electronics control unit
WE02 - Re-program instrument cluster
My new (2013) Boxster has had these 3 done but no campaign for brakes. I've been out in the freezing cold today with the heater on full blast and its been fine.
This thread explains WE02, but I'm not sure what WD05 and WD16 actual entailed. Anybody know?
Just a quick update on this. My OPC sent a flatbed truck to my home to pick up my Boxster. They also arranged for a replacement car to be delivered.
They are replacing the 'pin and bush' as part of the fix that makes the brake pedal stick free of charge under my warranty.
An excellent service so far and glad I have a warranty.
Car should be back tomorrow.
They are replacing the 'pin and bush' as part of the fix that makes the brake pedal stick free of charge under my warranty.
An excellent service so far and glad I have a warranty.
Car should be back tomorrow.
Edited by nbetts on Tuesday 24th January 23:14
For information on current / required recalls enter your VIN in the Porsche official site:
http://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/po...
http://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/po...
Cabsi said:
AmoCS said:
Any list of recall numbers?
I've seen some for 981 such as WD05 WD16 WE02, not sure what they relate to though.
Cheers
I have a decode for these 3 'Campaigns' (Porsche speak):I've seen some for 981 such as WD05 WD16 WE02, not sure what they relate to though.
Cheers
WD05 - Retrofit spacer on clutch line
WD16 - Re-program rear end electronics control unit
WE02 - Re-program instrument cluster
My new (2013) Boxster has had these 3 done but no campaign for brakes. I've been out in the freezing cold today with the heater on full blast and its been fine.
This thread explains WE02, but I'm not sure what WD05 and WD16 actual entailed. Anybody know?
Once again PH provides an answer.
We have a 981 Boxster S which we purchased new in May 2013. It has now done 7,500 miles all of which were done in summer weather - until this week. I decided that as the car hadn't been out since the summer I would use it this week. I have spent the last two days convinced that the brakes were sticking on, after I released the pedal. It seems that this is not an uncommon problem caused by a "sticky" pedal bush which is worse when the heaters are on.
I will now be able to talk knowledgeably to my OPC and hope that they cover the cost of repair even though the car is now out of warranty. It appears to be a known fault.
We have a 981 Boxster S which we purchased new in May 2013. It has now done 7,500 miles all of which were done in summer weather - until this week. I decided that as the car hadn't been out since the summer I would use it this week. I have spent the last two days convinced that the brakes were sticking on, after I released the pedal. It seems that this is not an uncommon problem caused by a "sticky" pedal bush which is worse when the heaters are on.
I will now be able to talk knowledgeably to my OPC and hope that they cover the cost of repair even though the car is now out of warranty. It appears to be a known fault.
My Nov 2012 981B brake pedal bush was replaced last year under my extended warranty. Under the same extended warranty, the "sticking" heater/AC blower fan was also replaced.
Both were dealt with by Porsche Tonbridge very efficiently and without reference to the insurance company writing the policy.
Both were dealt with by Porsche Tonbridge very efficiently and without reference to the insurance company writing the policy.
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