replacing pads w/o rotors?

[donv]

You should be able to do the pads several times before needing discs, provided they are in OK shape and the thickness still meets specs. Sounds like the dealership is just trying to be 100% sure there is no remaining issue with the brakes, which is easy to do when it is your money.

The pads on a Boxster are incredibly easy to swap out. You do still have your "where can I jack it up safely?" issue, but you have to have a friend somewhere with a flat parking space? It is a quick job, even if you are going to change the brake fluid at the same time.

[RandallNeighbour]

Please note that my brake pads squeek and squeal a lot, and my pads are fairly new. Taking a hose with a nozzle on it and shooting a strong stream of water all over your rotors, front and back is recommended every time you hand wash your car. This removes a lot of the brake dust that causes the noise.

Of course, if the pads are worn, replace them. To prove DonV's post, I just had my pads replaced earlier this year and my Porsche certified independent mechanic said, "I think these original disks can go one more pad cycle before being replaced." He just replaced the pads.