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Old 01-05-2007, 06:31 PM   #1
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I was lucky, when I did my BMW's pads I expanded every caliper and put new pads in and the fluid line went right to the fill line.
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Old 01-08-2007, 12:37 PM   #2
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So I thought I saw it on that how-to site... what are the minimum thicknesses for the front and rear rotors? I figure I'll check them while I'm in there. I figure they'll be within spec, but I'd like to be sure.
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Old 01-12-2007, 10:42 AM   #3
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I just finished the brake pad swap. EASY. Only took a couple hours for all four. Only cut myself ONCE, too!
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Funny thing...The Boxster has been the EASIEST car I have ever worked on! And trust me...I am no mechanic! Brake pads and rotors,plugs,belts,fluids...etc are very easy DIYer processes. The mystique of this car being some "exotic" has only been good for the dealerships who justify the large amounts of money they charge.
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Old 01-12-2007, 05:09 PM   #5
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Funny thing...The Boxster has been the EASIEST car I have ever worked on! And trust me...I am no mechanic! Brake pads and rotors,plugs,belts,fluids...etc are very easy DIYer processes. The mystique of this car being some "exotic" has only been good for the dealerships who justify the large amounts of money they charge.
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