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Vw to porsche boxter brake upgrade parts list & future DIY

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drewmtb1

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Jeffs2013GTI said:
Drew
Are you running OEM rims? If so let us know if they fit with no spacer. I'm curious about that aspect.

Jeff
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I have the Detroits. I just went outside and measured. There is no way they
will fit without spacers. I won't know for sure until I test fit the calipers what size spacer I need. Trying to find somebody local who can blast the calipers for me for final clean up.
 
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Crild

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Just checking before i order the parts but i'm running 17x9 et30, that will clear the calipers right?
 
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hockeystar17mnj

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drewmtb said:
I have the Detroits. I just went outside and measured. There is no way they
will fit without spacers. I won't know for sure until I test fit the calipers what size spacer I need. Trying to find somebody local who can blast the calipers for me for final clean up.
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OEM wheels = 5mm spacer minimum
 
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GoLfUnV

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Picked up set this weekend, i had to buy the whole set front and read. anyone found any use for the rears? BTW this write up states 1999-2004, mine are from 1997, and look to be the same.

drewmtb said:
I just spent an hour and a half degreasing and breaking down my calipers. Starting to think the refurb calipers are a better idea. Still need to media blast them.

Calipers 240 for the pair
New seals about $60
35 for paint
10 in misc to clean them.

Between the time to clean and the cost I think the returbs are pretty close. Still I like doing this kind of stuff so it is worth it to me. Just figured I would post my experience for others.
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where did you get the seals from? did you get both dust boots and seals?
Aslo is there need to powder coat these, or will paint suffice?
 
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drewmtb1

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GoLfUnV said:
where did you get the seals from? did you get both dust boots and seals?
Aslo is there need to powder coat these, or will paint suffice?
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I bought seals and dust boots. Got them on eBay for $13 a set. You need 4 sets. They are the generic replacements. They seem OK not exactly the same as the brembos but they are suppose to be fine.
 
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Crild

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Since I still can find anything or get a response. What offsets on 17's do the booster calipers clear
 
golftdibrad

golftdibrad

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hockeystar17mnj said:
brake lines:
Ive heard from multiple people that the stock lines will work with a new banjo bolt: M10 x 1.0 banjo. Not sure if this is true or not.

Apikol sells the front lines for $80 on their site, which comes with banjo bolts & crush washers.
http://apikol.com/products-page/brake-components/dot-approved-braided-ss-brake-lines/

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can anyone confirm that the stock lines work with a new banjo bolt?
thanks
-Brad
 
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hockeystar17mnj

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golftdibrad said:
can anyone confirm that the stock lines work with a new banjo bolt?
thanks
-Brad
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Works fine. However I recommend stainless lines. No reason to skip out on a relatively cheap item that improves brake feel
 
golftdibrad

golftdibrad

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hockeystar17mnj said:
Works fine. However I recommend stainless lines. No reason to skip out on a relatively cheap item that improves brake feel
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because search rockauto for 95033015
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vwgti2.0t

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Same here, I already have stainless lines and am wondering if the banjo used for the Boxster calipers are the same for the 17/18Z's.
 
bart2278

bart2278

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bump for a question: Will these fit with steelie 16's? I just bought some used boxster calipers and will begin the rebuild and install process.
 
bart2278

bart2278

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How did you guys clean the calipers if they were old and dirty? I currently have them soaking in simple green
 
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mfractal

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Just passing here to say how awesome this upgrade is.
Just got the car back from my mechanic who installed these.

The change in brake performance is day and night, great upgrade.

 
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