Spec Boxster Build

[thstone]

I replace brakes (pads & rotors) often enough that I received a free t-shirt along with a hand-written note from the manager of my rotor supplier today!

They do make very good and affordable rotors! I have probably gone through 15 sets of rotors without any problems over the past 5 years.

For example, OEM replacement rotors for early Boxster's are $48 rear and $53 front (ea). That's a full set for $202 with free shipping. Check them out at: Performance Brake Rotors | Brake Pads & More | Cquence.net

[Burg Boxster]

Excellent lead - which series & design are you running for Spec (dimpled & slotted or just slotted)? I need to replace mine for DEs this spring and their pricing looks outstanding - can do both axles for less than OE price for one!

Thanks!

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Burg Boxster

Excellent lead - which series & design are you running for Spec (dimpled & slotted or just slotted)? I need to replace mine for DEs this spring and their pricing looks outstanding - can do both axles for less than OE price for one!

Thanks!

I generally use the drilled set, but the dimpled/slotted are my second choice. I think that the drilled rotors have a better feel but that is probably just in my head.

[Gary R.]

Originally Posted by thstone

I replace brakes (pads & rotors) often enough that I received a free t-shirt along with a hand-written note from the manager of my rotor supplier today!

They do make very good and affordable rotors! I have probably gone through 15 sets of rotors without any problems over the past 5 years.

That's 3 sets of rotors per year, is this on one car?

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Gary R.

That's 3 sets of rotors per year, is this on one car?

The Boxster usually gets two sets per year plus one of the five family cars once every 2-3 years.

This year my son has also been driving the Boxster so its getting double the wear almost every weekend so I will probably do 4 brake changes this year on that car alone.

On average, I get about 10 track days out of a set of brakes.