Squeaky Brakes - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Dave S. · 08-19-2009, 05:43 AM

Different brake pad material will be more prone to squeaking. The harder the pad, the more likely it is to squeak.

kerplunk · 08-23-2009, 02:11 PM

Just wanted to update you guys on this...

My brakes are beyond words. They are SO LOUD and the screeching sound is just unbelievable. I get physically angry every time I have to stop. It's very embarrassing when stopping in front of a crowd of people... so loud and obnoxious. First thing on Monday I am going to call the Porsche dealer here and I don't care what it costs to make the noise go away, it's getting fixed... no excuses. I guess a bigger reason I am upset is because the Porsche dealer in Fargo told me that it was normal for Boxsters to have brakes that screeched. I could have had this problem fixed then.

Anyway, with most things in life, if someone tells you something isn't possible, find a way to get it done, because most likely there is a way/solution.

Lil bastard · 08-23-2009, 03:00 PM

Have you tried sanding the discs with #40 paper and a wood block? Rough them up (both sides) and then re-bed the pads. If no joy, take a file and chamfer the leading edge of each pad 45°. I bet that takes care of it.

husker boxster · 08-23-2009, 07:32 PM

Do you have any friends that work on cars? Changing disk pads on a Box is soooo easy. It takes longer to get the car jacked up and the tire off than it takes to change the pads - really. You could watch and learn for the next time.

The dealer is feeding you a bunch of horse hockey. My 08's brakes have never squeaked. The brakes on my previous 01 were squeaking a bit after I bought it so I changed the pads. Used Ferodo pad's along with a shot of CRC Disc Brake Quiet on the dog ears on the pads where it slides on the caliper and the brakes never squeaked again.

You should also spray your calipers when washing your car so the brake dust is hosed away. This will also help reduce the chance of squeaky brakes. But it sounds like you're past this situation. If your brakes are squeaking during hard braking, it's time to replace them.

986FortyEight · 08-23-2009, 07:47 PM

The OEMs shouldn't squeal to embarrassment in any shape or form.
My brakes only started to squeal when I changed to track pads, and they only squeal when cold.
Are you the original owner? do you know for sure what pads you have on there?

kerplunk · 08-23-2009, 09:04 PM

Hey guys,

I seriously love this forum. You guys are so dedicated and you know what you're doing. Me, on the other hand, well, I can't even change my own oil.

I guess I was just trying to share my experiences/frustration with you all.

Lil bastard · 08-23-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerplunk

Hey guys,

I seriously love this forum. You guys are so dedicated and you know what you're doing. Me, on the other hand, well, I can't even change my own oil.

I guess I was just trying to share my experiences/frustration with you all.

That's what is great about forums like these, whatever you can come up with, chances are that someone else has experienced it before you and can give you a hand.

It's an easy DIY to swap pads, and we can walk you through it if you want.

sd_boxster · 08-23-2009, 09:37 PM

When I say they squeak a little under light braking, I mean a little - a wee bit. Certainly nothing I'd term as screeching or squealing in any way.

What I thought you were first describing was this little (sometimes annoying but tolerable) squeaking... but it sounds like it's much more drastic than that. My '03 Boxster does NOT do what you're describing - so yeah, further investigation is required.

As far as doing your own brake pads - if you can change a tire, you can change the brakes on an '03 Boxster. It is by far the easiest car I've EVER done brake work on.