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Originally Posted by Ckrikos
I recently purchased a 986 s brake kit from someone parting out their boxster s. I'm getting the calipers, rotors, wheel carriers, and e brake lines. Now I know the fronts convert easily, but how about the rears. I assume I have all the parts, but I read somewhere there may be an issue with the abs sensor on the rear axle.
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If you do any amount of part cross reference the brake pads for the rear of both the Boxster and S 1999 to 2004 are the same. The calipers and rotor differ slightly in the offset, so the carriers have to be replaced. With that also comes a question I could not get answered about the axle length. In the end I found No real benefit on swapping the rear brakes. The front is the only thing worth changing and they are a direct replacement. Pull the pads, calipers, and rotors and install the new set. Bleed and your done. I'd recommend 17" or larger wheels. My 17" Boxster S II wheels are close and could almost use spacers. My 18" OZ Alegeritta's have great clearence. I found the front swap very benificial, and had no bad effect on leaving the rear brakes alone.
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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