02 Boxster - New Rotors - Rear Passenger Rubbing noise

[der Geist]

The dust shields are extremely easy to bend. It was hard figuring out exactly which part was making the noise but once I found out it was really easy to fix. Make sure your new rotor isn't warped before you put it all back together warped before you put everything back together.

[roborob]

thanks for your honesty ekam ... and you're probably right. I went cheap b/c all these little repairs I'm doing is killing me. But of all the repairs, brakes is something I should not of skimped out on. After thinking about it ... $30 a rotor is ridiculous! LOL

That said...I just placed an order for the Zimmermann Coat Z rotors.

der Geist: If the new Zimmermann rotors still cause some rotor/dust shield noise, then I'll take your advice and bend them.

I'll post an update when I have the new rotors installed ... thursday or so.

Thanks again.

[Lil bastard]

Since you're replacing them, this is probably moot. But remove the parts and paint each suspect area with White Out. Reinstall and run a mile or two and dismantle to see where the White Out has worn away - there's your issue.

As far as buying cheap parts - don't. If you want to make the car perfect, cheap parts won't accomplish that. They'll be ill fitting, non-warranted and waste time and $$.

Many are finding out that while Boxsters are becoming cheap cars to buy, they are not, nor will they ever be, cheap cars to own!

Cheers!

[roborob]

Originally Posted by Lil bastard

Since you're replacing them, this is probably moot. But remove the parts and paint each suspect area with White Out. Reinstall and run a mile or two and dismantle to see where the White Out has worn away - there's your issue...

What a great idea!! I'll give that a try if the Zimmermann's also have that same issue...though, I'm hoping they don't. I don't even think it's worth shipping the other rotors back ... any suggestions on what to do with them?

[gschotland]

Originally Posted by roborob

I don't even think it's worth shipping the other rotors back ... any suggestions on what to do with them?

Make them garage wall ornaments as a reminder of what not to do the next time you need to buy parts.

I always go for top quality, but shop hard to get pretty close to the best price from a trusted supplier. eBay's always a tempting place to find a "deal" (I've been trading there for 10+ years) and I often take a look as a frame of reference, however reality is there really aren't many great buys. If it's too good to be true...

I've found the best way to keep repair & maintenance costs manageable is by learning how to do as many projects myself as possible. This forum has saved me a ton of bucks and countless time by not getting screwed around by the local dealer. Knowledge is power.

[chrismanchr]

hi

that was a great idea' lil 'you must be an engineer or something

but as for parts if your not getting porsche parts then get the orginal suppiler

i'm changing my rear rotors (we call them by their proper name of discs by the way and of course I'm from the country than invented them and everything else of course !!!) I'm gonna buy sebro discs because theyre the orginal german manufactor ,and also textar pads ,theyre sold here alongside the oem and cheaper makes ,but theyre good value for money compared to the rest

and they should fit perfectly fingers crossed X

and by the way it looks an easy job compared to brakes ive done before but has anybody got a pic of the hub with the disc(rotor) off (to see the handbrake mech.) and also how easy did the 2 screws come off the disc(rotor) ,do i really need an impact driver




and please dont mention the war lol

[jcb986]

I purchased Balo's from Pelican Parts for mine. These are German made and fit perfectly. They are not painted so I had to degrease them and paint the vents and hats. Cost for rotors was about $225.

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by chrismanchr

hi, that was a great idea' lil 'you must be an engineer or something... lol

Nope.... just a goofy f*cker working my way up the levels of Automotive Bodhisattva like everyone else...

Cheers!