DIY Brake Change on my 987 Boxster S! (Is it worth doing yourself?) 

Thanks, Will... for convincing me to let a brake mechanic do that job. When cleaning your car, spend some time getting the inside of your rims and calipers clean and muck free. Doesn't hurt to pull the wheels off every so often and get right in there. Might avoid a shedload of drama next time and trust me, you'll notice difference when looking at your car side on.

That was a good opportunity to clean the callipers and the back of the wheels. Good job done 👍

Brave to attempt it, and congratulations on succeeding

We’ve all been there !! It’s a learning curve

Good job 👍🏽

Back off the handbrake adjusters before removing rear discs, don't ask how I know ;) though ypurs looked beyond salvage already, was that the lining that got pulled off? they need adjusting back after new discs fitted, when resetting push the pads back into calipers so they don't drag the disc. If you're drilling out a few seized/sheared bolts or studs invest in a left hand cobalt drill set, the opposite rotation of the drill can help remove the stuck item.

Lol at the claw hammer. Lump hammer and some punches would have had that pin out easier. Plus gas the night before worst case.

I hope you used a wire brush to clean all the surfaces and then slathered all those parts with some sort of anti-seize. Other wise I suspect you can expect the same thing the next time around. That UK climate is harsh on cars.

A little copperease on the pins when fitting will save you all that trouble next time. Also should have put the old pads back in until you have replaced the discs.

What was the price of the brakes

Always scares me when amateur mechanics do brakes 😮Anti rattle clip on the osr upside down….

Wheels off and clean wheelhouse and surroundings on a regular basis….lubricate where needed. Salt…..😢