Brake Warning Light

Hi All-

I've a 2000 S, and the brake warning light has just gone on. A few questions:

How long can I drive before doing much damage?

A buddy, who 20 years ago worked at a shop has offered to swap the pads out-- is the Boxster any different brake-wise than most other cars?

What sort of pads are long lasting (lower dust is a plus) and where do I get them?

I haven't posted much- but visit daily (and *love* our awesome cars).

Thanks for your help

Ric in MD

The warning sensor(s) get()s damaged once the light goes on, so you will probably need new ones.
Depending on how you drive, a dew thousand miles, not more.
Porsches are easier to replace brake pads than most mortal cars.
With brakes i don't skimp. Buy OEM at a Porsche dealership.
Better yet call Bert Smith Porsche (board sponsor) and order through them.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

When the brake warning light goes on you still have a significant amount of time before the pads are completely worn. How far depends on your driving style but it is typically in the neighborhood of 1000 miles.

Brakes on the Boxster are the same basic design as any other car. There is no specialized skill required to replace them.

I have had good luck with pads from several aftermarket manufacturers (e.g. Pagid). They last just as long as stock but cost significantly less.

Therefore I can't make any specific recommendations since they have lots of new compounds.

Generally though I've found that aftermarket pads work just fine.

FWIW, AutoHausAz sells the wear sensors for $3.90.

The PAGID RS4-2-1 Black Brake Pads are the likely way to go.
[www.pagid-brake-pads.co.uk]

[www.pagid-brake-pads.co.uk]

I agree with Pedro. Stock pads are best for street use. I have a pair of those and switch to Pagid orange for track use. The Pagids are ok for limited street use but very noisy and dusty. Changing them is significantly easier than on most other cars.