Watchdog Is On The Case
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nottage
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My uncle has a 52 plate Boxster S with low mileage which he bought from an OPC about 15 months ago. He was just told at the last service that the inside of the discs were corroded and that will be £1000 please for a new set.
The technician said it was probably because when he cleaned the car before putting it back in the garage it was still wet. However this is not the case as my uncle always takes the car for a quick spin to dry it off before he puts it back to bed.
The technician then didn't know what to say, except you will need new discs soon and that will be £1000.
I have emailed him the above so when he gets back from holiday he can get in touch with Watchdog.
Kevin
The technician said it was probably because when he cleaned the car before putting it back in the garage it was still wet. However this is not the case as my uncle always takes the car for a quick spin to dry it off before he puts it back to bed.
The technician then didn't know what to say, except you will need new discs soon and that will be £1000.
I have emailed him the above so when he gets back from holiday he can get in touch with Watchdog.
Kevin
Elliot Davies
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How does the rusty inside of a disk affect the friction braking surfaces ? (assuming that they are talking about the vent in the middle and not the inboard surface) if so then id say any vented disk on any car should be recalled, they are all rusty.
Chunks missing from them !
Are they made of Cheese ?
Chunks missing from them !
Are they made of Cheese ?
It stemmed from this post
When I put my 03 S in for its first service with just 8K miles on the clock I was told by the service mgr that the discs were both scorched (on the front) and corroded (on the rear) and that they recommend all the discs and pads be replaced as they were in a 'compromised' condition. Granted the car had been dropped off the day after a track day
, however after further intrusive discussions with the Serv Mgr, he then backed down to say that all the disks would be ok for a another few thousand miles, and that he recommended I have them changed now as it would be another 12K miles before the car would be 'in again'.I then argued the toss about the durability (are rather lack of) of the rear disks regarding the corrosion, to be told that this happened because the car is left sitting for the most of the week and only driven and weekends.
So my thoughts on the Boxster's brakes were that your damned if you do use them, and damned if your don't.[&:]
thboxster
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I suppose there is some merrit in their statement about them being corroded due to lack of use. I have experienced a similar discussion with a service dep't, but they were a little lost as to what to say when I explained to them that the car gets used everyday and it's never left for any lengthy periods without use.
So it probably isn't an uncommon money spinner, although this was BMW.
So it probably isn't an uncommon money spinner, although this was BMW.
Yeah and in my case a 'long period' was from Sunday night to Thursday night every week, not exactly what you would call a car 'holiday'.
What gets me is their ridiculous attitude that 'we make quality, durable high-performance components, but if you dont use it everyday, then it will fall-apart and you will need to replace it within 12months'........eh!!??
Ah,
But unless I'm missing something, yours are left in a covered area Nic, some have to park outside.
Mine is garaged, and so far the discs have been ok (30,000 miles in 3 1/2 years, but still long periods of inactivity)
I have taken to taking the car for a quick dry of the brakes after washing, but only in the last year or so...
But unless I'm missing something, yours are left in a covered area Nic, some have to park outside.
Mine is garaged, and so far the discs have been ok (30,000 miles in 3 1/2 years, but still long periods of inactivity)
I have taken to taking the car for a quick dry of the brakes after washing, but only in the last year or so...
When it is being used, therefore the argument of it being left damp is invalid!
Tool Pants
non Club member but v. knowledgable
I see this complaint often on the UK boards, but not so much on the US boards. The only rust I have seen is on the surface of the disc like in my picture, and it goes away when you step on the brakes. This is condisered normal for a cast iron rotor. Never seen a disc that was pitted or compromised or with chunks of metal missing - but I live in California. Anyone have a picture of a damaged disc.
I have seen Cadmium discs on ebay and it is said they do not rust. Maybe Porsche should try them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7938198593&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
I have seen Cadmium discs on ebay and it is said they do not rust. Maybe Porsche should try them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7938198593&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
I had a Boxster S, used regularly and parked in an under ground car park. My brakes had rust on the inside and the service manager at an OPC told me change the brakes. I then spoke to a service engineer I am friendly with and he told me don't worry, they all do that.
Definitely something not right - more annoying is that cars I have had that cost less than 1/10 th of the price, have been used twice as hard and cared for far less have had no problems like this. Not what I would expect from a Porsche.
Definitely something not right - more annoying is that cars I have had that cost less than 1/10 th of the price, have been used twice as hard and cared for far less have had no problems like this. Not what I would expect from a Porsche.
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