Funtoy

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Hmmmmm. I would swear I already posted this. After posting it saw that I did. Myapologies for the double post.

I changed the front brake pads on FunToy. Bosch pads, wear sensors and vibration dampers were ordered last weekend and arrived Friday.

The task went quite smoothly, thanks to all the threads describing how to do it. I did run into one problem. The vibration dampers were stuck on one side on the right front brake and one of the dampers was stuck on the left brake. I was unable to extract them from the holes in the pistons and eventually they broke away from the backing plates. I decided to install the pads anyway. They have a firm foam backing that I hope serves to dampen vibrations, and if that doesn't work I will use high temperature silicon glue to bond the pistons to the pads. Next time I change pads the disks will be worn down and then I'll plan to replace or refurbish the calipers.

Another issue was that the floor jack that I purchased Friday was barely low enough and long enough to put the car on jack stands. I gave up in placing the jack points. Instead I was able to jack the car up by the jack points and place the jack stands under the reinforced chassis member. It was really, really close. The jack is 6.26" high at the highest point and the ground clearance onm the side is only 6". Also, the lift height on 19.5" seemed good but is only just enough to clear the jack stands in their lowest position. So if you are shopping for a floor jack for a Boxster S make sure it is low enough and long enough to allow you to put it on jack stands. The jack points and the reinforced pad are pretty close, so careful placement of the jack is required.