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worst project i've done

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But seriously, good luck, re-assembling those is probably the worst project I've done on my '02.

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Have fun replacing those!

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Have fun replacing those!

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Have fun replacing those!

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But seriously, good luck, re-assembling those is probably the worst project I've done on my '02.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Do the 2.5, 2.7 share the same ebrake parts as the 3 2 boxster s? One of my retainer springs broke. Wow they are hard to find and not cheap.

POST 2 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I found it online. 3.2 springs are different (per the shop I got them from).

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Yes but they are light duty, find that out the hard way practicing J-turn parking!

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Have fun replacing those! But seriously, good luck, re-assembling those is probably the worst project I've done on my '02.

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I had my son do it. It was a great teaching opportunity. Tapping the caliper threads and replacing the springs, we were out $29 and the car wasn't in some shop for ever. Back on the road. Can't wait for Christmas. He has several goodies under the tree for the boxster.

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That's awesome you've got your son involved. I miss those days. My twins helped me restore an old bim, and that was very rewarding. They'll be 29 next month. Thank you for the memories.

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It's even more fun if you pull out the E-brake cables.

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