sasilverbullet

2002 stock Boxster. Currently have original Pirelli P-zeros on original 18" turbo twist rims. I do a LOT of heavy braking every other weekend or so for about a 4-5 hour drive (Texas hill country). I've got 17,500 miles on the car right now. I'm already noticing some warping in the front rotors (or is that those stupid tires?). When braking lightly, there's some vibration. Braking heavy, no vibration. After the tires warm up, on a smooth road, they don't seem to have any out-of-balance. The feel and braking capability seems okay to me. I don't notice and fading, just the vibration.

Recommendations on what to go to please.
1. OEM rotor w/OEM pad
2. apex has a 'sport' rotor (not the s rotor) is that cool?
3. can I use s rotors with an upgraded pad?

btw, my Porsche shop (not dealer) says to use OEM rotors and pads.

I HATE squeeling brakes!!!! (I drive a lot back and forth to work)

What do ya'll think?

Michael Ghia

If you can find a set of Boxster S brakes to use as an upgrade then it would be worth it as they are crossdrilled are bigger.
It's not just a case of bolting on S calipers and disks, you need the hubs also. The spacing is different.
MG

GTRdream

got my brake at lucent motors in west los angeles
is call turbo brake kit ask for tom3102313328
is cheap then S kit

sasilverbullet

I'll give them a call...

Chris Picklo

Don't forget, 996 brakes are the same size as the Boxster S...

Also, if your 18's aren't hollowspoke, a set of those will make a bit of a difference!

GTRdream

or the brembo brake kit is also lot less weight i belive
is 4lbs lighter then oem brake kit (ever bit a weight help)
price diffrence only couple hundred
ps: oh yeah hollowspoke also very nice. but rear need spacer
in order to look nice

GTRdream

i m selling my pss-9 susp kit on my boxster s and put back to stock
geting a 996 c-2(the pss-9 is euro )
any ? give me PM got pic is completely assemble