Do It Yourself Brake Pad Change?

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I read something about flooding the brakes afterwards?
What's that about??

[jb92563]

Originally Posted by More

I read something about flooding the brakes afterwards?
What's that about??

Flushing the brake fluid is likely what you are referring to.

It basically bleeds the brakes until new brake fluid is in the lines.

I think the Manual says to flush every 3 years but racers do it much more often.

I use a "Power Bleeder" and it adds another couple minutes to the brake job.

I did a Youtube video to show how easy it is. You alternate brake fluid colors and it greatly simplifies the process.

Google "Brake Flush" and you will get plenty of hits.

The Boxster S has 2 bleed valves so you open one to do most of the flush and open the other for a second or 2 after and it will drain the old fluid as well.

Easy when using a Power Bleeder.

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Is the flush %100 necessary?

[jb92563]

Originally Posted by More

Is the flush %100 necessary?

No, just every 3 years is fine, or if you have squishy brakes.

Brake fluid absorbs water which causes squishy brake feel, corrosion in the lines and pistons and the water lowers the boiling point which is dangerous when racing and really heating your brakes up.

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What's the YouTube link for your Video so I can have a look?

[jb92563]

Originally Posted by More

What's the YouTube link for your Video so I can have a look?

brake flush - YouTube

[More]

Nice video it's a shame you don't have one with the Brake Pad change alone.

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by More

Is the flush %100 necessary?

Several of us got together yesterday to flush ours. It was pretty obvious that mine had not been done in some time(I just bought it last summer). It would be worth it to do, just to know you have fresh fluid.

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by More

I read something about flooding the brakes afterwards?
What's that about??

If your pads are worn down and the brake fluid reservoir on the master cylinder has been topped up to compensate for the pad wear, when you push the caliper pistons back in to accommodate the new pads that will be much thicker, the extra brake fluid that will be going back into the reservoir may cause it to overflow, make a mess and possibly cause some paint damage (it did in the old days anyway). You need to keep and eye on the fluid level and maybe use a clean turkey baster to remove some from the reservoir if it gets up to the maximum full line. Not sure if any of the videos or links already posted mentioned the already. You may also need a 1 inch wide putty knife to free the pads from the backing plates that go into the caliper pistons and are glued together. That may only be on the S models and not the base cars.