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Old 01-15-2015, 04:02 PM   #1
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if you are not need of rotors, seriously, just buy the pads and sensors and do it yourself. If you can jack up a car and change a flat tire, you can do pads. the porsche brakes makes pad changes simple.
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Old 01-15-2015, 04:10 PM   #2
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Brakes are really simple, but also really important. I'd avoid starting there as a DIY. What kind of parts are being installed? If they are OEM (doubtful) and you don't want to do it yourself pay to get it done. If you're worried about paying to much, price the parts online so you can see what the labor is costing you.

Do pay attention to the parts that are going back in. You don't want poor performing brakes after they have been replaced.
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Old 01-15-2015, 04:41 PM   #3
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I recently replaced pads, sensors & brake fluid flush on a customers 2005 Boxster for under $500.

How many miles on this car?
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Old 01-15-2015, 04:48 PM   #4
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I did ceramic pads cross drilled and slotted rotors and new sensors for less than 400 DYI. Up until then I had never done a brake job on anything. Mostly because I'm lazy but its really easy to do.
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