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arenared · 11-19-2007, 06:35 PM

For the original poster, I would not do the fronts without the rears as you will be increasing the already heavy front brake bias and decrease your braking capability although you would be increasing the heat soak capabilities of the front. I would recommend trying more aggressive pads, and if that is not enough (your pads/rotors overheating), then the S brakes would be the next logical step. The special Brembo rotors that 'insite' mentions and I've been looking for are the missing link. BTW, you can sell your calipers and recoup the majority of the costs of S calipers because Boxster brakes are in very high demand by VW/Audi modders.

I also put in braided stainless lines. No detectable difference IMHO. Flushing the fluid is a good idea if you haven't done it recently/regularly.

11-19-2007, 06:35 PM	#15
arenared Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Posts: 27	For the original poster, I would not do the fronts without the rears as you will be increasing the already heavy front brake bias and decrease your braking capability although you would be increasing the heat soak capabilities of the front. I would recommend trying more aggressive pads, and if that is not enough (your pads/rotors overheating), then the S brakes would be the next logical step. The special Brembo rotors that 'insite' mentions and I've been looking for are the missing link. BTW, you can sell your calipers and recoup the majority of the costs of S calipers because Boxster brakes are in very high demand by VW/Audi modders. I also put in braided stainless lines. No detectable difference IMHO. Flushing the fluid is a good idea if you haven't done it recently/regularly. Last edited by arenared; 11-19-2007 at 06:41 PM.