How often do you change brake pads?

[Thumper]

I'm going to pick my '01 up from RUF Autocenter this afternoon. My Boxster has 45k on it and the original brake pads. They were almost completely gone, but they were the originals. RUF did a complete brake job for $500 which was pads, sensors and turning my existing rotors. Pretty decent price, especially after pricing the parts individually. They also replaced a rear wheel bearing, which after removing that noise, they then found another noise which turned out to be worn out front swaybar links. So they're fixing those now too. They said that the noise was a popping sound and that they were surprised that we didn't hear it on the diagnostic test drive. But the rear wheel bearing was pretty loud. I also had them do my 45k service and replace my drivers door window regulator. All in all, the bill is coming in at $2,100. Still way less than the dealership was quoting.

I've been without my Boxster for three days now, so I'm in serious withdrawal. I can't wait to have it back. I'll be broke, but happy.

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