Squeaky Brakes

[kerplunk]

Hey guys,

I seriously love this forum. You guys are so dedicated and you know what you're doing. Me, on the other hand, well, I can't even change my own oil. I guess I was just trying to share my experiences/frustration with you all.

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by kerplunk

Hey guys,

I seriously love this forum. You guys are so dedicated and you know what you're doing. Me, on the other hand, well, I can't even change my own oil. I guess I was just trying to share my experiences/frustration with you all.

That's what is great about forums like these, whatever you can come up with, chances are that someone else has experienced it before you and can give you a hand.

It's an easy DIY to swap pads, and we can walk you through it if you want.

[sd_boxster]

When I say they squeak a little under light braking, I mean a little - a wee bit. Certainly nothing I'd term as screeching or squealing in any way.

What I thought you were first describing was this little (sometimes annoying but tolerable) squeaking... but it sounds like it's much more drastic than that. My '03 Boxster does NOT do what you're describing - so yeah, further investigation is required.

As far as doing your own brake pads - if you can change a tire, you can change the brakes on an '03 Boxster. It is by far the easiest car I've EVER done brake work on.

[eightsandaces]

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[Log]

might just be brake dust... take the garden hose rinse the brakes/ wheels... my brakes squeal sometimes... rinsing them stops it every time.

[ChrisZang]

just to do due-diligence here:
Your "break wear" light is NOT on - right ?

[kerplunk]

There is no "brake wear light" on... which is good. I called a VERY reputable Porsche service place here in Tampa and they told me that without even seeing it, they would most likely have to replace more than the brake pads, which I could see being very true.

A side note... the guy who is doing the work sounded very knowledgeable and he apparently has some sort of certification that only five people in the United States have. He was also German (I could tell by his accent). Haha, so that's pretty cool.

The place is Reeves Import Motorcars (Tampa), if anyone is curious or has had experience with them before.

[kerplunk]

Last update, I promise:

Got my rotors and brake pads changed. No more squeaking. Of course, I am about $1300 less rich. :'(

He said there was a huge "lip" on it which was causing the squeak and he couldn't believe the other Porsche dealer said that was normal.

ALSO, completely ironic... when I was giving him my address we found out that he lived in the EXACT SAME apartment as me. Pretty cool guy as well. Small world!