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I beleive the Boxster S front brakes are a bolt on procedure. Not sure if the rears are a simple bolt on or if more is needed. Given that it is a Porsche, it is likely more is needed.


Monoblock - Creating a caliper from a single block of metal allows for a stonger caliper. Less flex is a good think. Surer feel. Better contol. "Porsche" brakes on the new cars are made by Brembo.

Boxster S front brakes are the same used on the 996. They have thicker rotors that are cross drilled and correspondingly, larger calipers. Cant recall how much (percentage) that are larger over the stock brakes.

The advantage to larger brakes is HEAT MANAGEMENT. The larger swept area and calipers can absorb more heat before fading and boiling of brake fluid.

I think in another thread you were disappointed/suprised that you "needed new brakes" in 10,000 miles.

Brakes are a tradeoff. You can get really ****************ty brake pads and hard rotors to last 100,000 miles, or you can use softer materials that decrease braking distances and wear out quicker. you can't have it all.

You might consider keeping the stock brakes, but upgrading your brake pads to a different material that works with higher heat ranges and higher friction quotients. You might also consider changing brake fluids to higher temp ones if brake fade is an issue.

Sometimes, 10,000 mile brake changes and tires that wear out in the same mileage ARE the reason why the car performs so well. Part of the price of playing.

Also, consider the cost of upgrading (lets say, $1000-2000 in parts, maybe more with outside labor) can pay for a lot of pad changes on your current brake system, especially if you DIY the work.