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Brake Pad Change Instructions
thedarkknight replied to Loren's topic in DIY Articles - Carrera (996) - Maintenance
Well it is up to you. We suggest the dampers but I've heard of folks reusing them - worst case you will have some squeal. If the sensors turned on the brake pad light then one or more of them will have to be replaced (or jumpered). You would need to look a the pin and spring to see if they are worn. I just did my front brake pads today but forgot to get new dampers. I seperated the dampers from the old pads and left them in the caliper. I was betting on them sticking to the new pads once they are under pressure. I drove aound the block and I can hear the pads (or something) constantly (lightly) rubbing. I also get some occasional squeal when braking. Hopefully after 150 miles or so the pads will be bedded in and the noise will go away. Did the noise go away? Also, did anyone determine if there is a recommended glue to use to reattach the dampers to the pads? The backs a pretty cheap to replace, but the fronts are a little pricey. I have squeal, and I am trying to determine if it will go away, can be secured or do I need to just pony up and swap the dampers :D TDK -
Carbon canister for 996
thedarkknight replied to NewYorkBach's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
Did this clear the 2 fault codes? I have th exact same 2 codes and I have a either a faulty carbon canister or fuel vent valve. Please advise. TDK -
Loren told me there is no "manual" but the OBDII manual for the particular DME in my case the 5.2.2, is a good source of info along with the service manuals. These are available from Sunrise imports. Check out the link at the top of the page, "Porsche parts at dealer cost" they have a good deal on boxster manuals and the 5.2.2 OBD manual. Garth BTW I used the Durametric to troubleshoot a check engine light. The codes said all the O2 sensors were faulty, the actual values showed the sensors weren't working as described on one of Mike Focke's webpages, http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/oxygensensors, I tried switching the precat sensors and the aftercat ones and that didn't work, they were just not changing voltage. I replaced all the O2 sensors and the engine likes it! Actual values shows the precats voltage fluctuating as described! I am a happy! I bought this manual on eBay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-996...1QQcmdZViewItem It has all of the Porsche 996 ODBII fault codes. TDK
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Also, who did you pick up the front bumper from? It looks like one I saw at Precision and NR Auto. Looks very nice on your car. The whole package is very tasteful. Regards... TDK
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What size tires are you running in the rear? I am debating between 295s and 305s. TDK