boxster brake advice

[crisb]

Just done my boxster 2.5 48k mile service and the "notes" came back as:
front discs worn close to min limit - pads ok
rear brake discs in poor condition (rust basically) - pads ok.

Have you guys got any advice as to my options, especially about the rusting of discs. Can I get the discs resurfaced (or is it refaced?)? would that be cheaper than replacing the rears? Or should I just bite the bullet and replace them all? Do I need to replace the pads as well, are there any sensors that need replacing? Basically don't want to get shafted for unnecessary work.

Any recommendations for doing the work too? Has got to be south uk. (GT One?)

I don't use the car every day, it's more of a weekend / fair weather thing, no track days, not really a heavy braker (only to try and clean up those discs!) Any advice much appreciated.....Cheers

[GreigM]

Here's parts of a post I put on the PCGB forum about brakes, a lot of good info in it, including where to buy and how to fit your own pads/discs. My recommendation would be to replace all the discs:

Warped brake discs is a myth by the way, it's usually deposit from the pad which is the problem...there's a good article here:
www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/warped_rotors_myth.htm

If you intend to track, or like to drive hard and fast, you might want to try Pagid pads - sold by www.design911.co.uk amongst others. There is a reference page to the pads here: www.pagidusa.com/characteri.html

There are some very good instructions on how to change the pads here www.bombaydigital.com/boxster/projects/brakes/change_pads/ and discs here: www.bombaydigital.com/boxster/projects/brakes/change_rotors/ it doesn't seem too complicated a job.

If you go for the standard pads and discs from www.type911.co.uk they can sell a full set of discs and pads front+rear for around £240+VAT

[fergus]

Autofarm (oxford area) do a 'disc truing' service, where they skim the discs in situe on the car. This will also ensure that there are no discrepancies regarding the disc to hub mating. You could also try removing the rear discs and getting some fine emery cloth and removing the pad deposit/rust by 'sanding' them...

[TonyOut]

Just put new discs, pads and fluid in my Boxster. Work wasn't done by an OPC, but they used the real parts. The difference is very noticeable, probably more than a cars length or two in an emergency situ. Don't save money on brakes, they are cheaper than bumpers!

[welshnobby]

TonyOut said:

Don't save money on brakes, they are cheaper than bumpers!

A fair comment me thinks.