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Old 07-25-2008, 05:40 PM   #1
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I would check for air, but some pads do take time to bed-in and grip like they should. It depends on the type of pad. Also if you put a race pad in, many do not work well until they are up to temp. So you get less braking until everything is hot, hence they are not recommended for street use (I do anyways).

Drive it a little bit more and then bleed again.
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:55 PM   #2
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Thanks for the replies guys, it was the OEM pagid brakes. If it doesnt get better soon i'll take it back again. I took it back once and guy drove and came back with my brakes smoking, wonder what the heck he did. Also i paid 800 for the fronts, sound right?
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Old 07-25-2008, 06:14 PM   #3
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$800 sounds pretty rich

Which Pagid--model number-- did they put on? IIRC, the OE versions run about $120/axle.
Here's link for pricing
http://www.car-stuff.com/cs_auto/mmpb-vp/porsche/boxster/brake_pads/pagid/cs45e95b4c8a86a?roicid=U1172810084W45e7a9647e3bb&roikwd=Porsche+Boxster+Brake+Pads
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Old 07-25-2008, 06:49 PM   #4
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I had my front pads and rotors done for $500 at a Porsche/BMW/MB specialist. So I'd say $800 is higher than I'm used to.
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