What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[pilot4fn]

Removed the front brake calipers in effort to paint them (red, of course ) and to apply new stickers. In same time, I'll refurbish the calipers with new dustbooths, pads and also install new brake discs.

I was VERY concerned of how the caliper bolts would come loose (or not) after reading plenty of horror stories of that. On my car those came out very nicely, no fight at all, just a normal braker bar and even pressure. Also the bolts and threads do look to be in a very nice condition.

What was the recommended trick to put on caliper bolt treads at the time of re-assembly to make sure those bolts do not get seized there in the future either - was it copper paste or something else?

When these are done, it's time to do the same for rear calipers

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by pilot4fn

What was the recommended trick to put on caliper bolt treads at the time of re-assembly to make sure those bolts do not get seized there in the future either - was it copper paste or something else?

AFAIK, using ANY kind of anti-seize compound on caliper bolts is a big no-no. A mechanic told me that it's illegal in PA. That goes for lug nuts too.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by piper6909

AFAIK, using ANY kind of anti-seize compound on caliper bolts is a big no-no. A mechanic told me that it's illegal in PA. That goes for lug nuts too.

I use a little on mine to prevent corroding in place.

[CBRacerX]

Originally Posted by pilot4fn

Removed the front brake calipers in effort to paint them (red, of course ) and to apply new stickers. In same time, I'll refurbish the calipers with new dustbooths, pads and also install new brake discs.

I was VERY concerned of how the caliper bolts would come loose (or not) after reading plenty of horror stories of that. On my car those came out very nicely, no fight at all, just a normal braker bar and even pressure. Also the bolts and threads do look to be in a very nice condition.

What was the recommended trick to put on caliper bolt treads at the time of re-assembly to make sure those bolts do not get seized there in the future either - was it copper paste or something else?

When these are done, it's time to do the same for rear calipers

I use blue loctite - it prevents corrosion to some extent and of course locks the threads If you plan to track the car or drive in the mountains use red. Never had an issue with this approach. Disassembly is only marginally more difficult. Take a close look at the factory allen head cap screws - notice anything?

[Chboro]

Will be doing some tranny and motor mounts real soon.

[pilot4fn]

Originally Posted by CBRacerX

I use blue loctite - it prevents corrosion to some extent and of course locks the threads If you plan to track the car or drive in the mountains use red. Never had an issue with this approach. Disassembly is only marginally more difficult. Take a close look at the factory allen head cap screws - notice anything?

Thanks, blue locktite it is