All this just begs the question....Is she hot?

Good call! I think that we have now found the root-cause as to why this obvious question begs an answer from the questioner that defies logic.

Dude, this is an opportunity! Tell her that you can't possibly allow her to drive this car until you find the problem. Provide her a loaner if you have one, and then fix it right, eat up as much of the cost as you can, and let her know what a favor you did her. If she really loves that Boxster, she is really gonna love you for saving her ride. From there, who knows...

That's awesome. Unfortunately, I haven't met her in person. The car was delivered via tow truck. From the seat position, she's probably not a fatty.

As for the code reader, I have a Durametric system, so I can see the factory codes in the ABS. There are none.

I don't think this issue is parallel to the Cayman track car issue because this happens with mild braking and relatively cold rotors.

986s were never delivered without ABS.

I really appreciate all the opinions here. You have all been very helpful.


Here's to you.

A reputable classic-Porsche shop here in Texas told me to buy a Boxster instead when I asked about 914/6 conversions. Hah...

My fuel pump broke last week when I pulled the car out of its Texas summer storage. I had a new one installed in less than an hour for $60. And I had never done that before. Good luck achieving that price and time points on a newer car!

Oh my God! It FINALY happened!

I've been promoted from Major to Raving!! I was really beginning to think it would never happen.


I would like to thank all those who stood by me all these years as a Major. It's only through your continued support that I have been able to achieve the elite rank of Raving.

Thank you, thank you sooooo much.

I had an RV with a brake problem. If you turned the wheel all the way left to lock, the brake hose would get hung up and pull on the calliper. When this happened the piston would be forced to the bottom. If you tried to stop after that, pedal to the floor and no brakes until it pumped back up. Only happened a couple times but very scary.

I've been promoted from Major to Raving!!



That would explains all the nasty PM I get for Major

I'm Maj.KOS (Major Chaos)

OK Hijack over

i was told im not nice. is that like a private?

I have my doubts that its the abs unit. I would be hesitant to do any work without being able to duplicate the problem and complete a thorough diagnosis. I would really investigate the master cylinder. Pull it and see if there is any residual fluid where it goes into the booster. Just because it was replaced previously doesn't mean its a good part. Good luck and cover your ass.

Yes Grasshopper, you are a Private. To achieve the final level of promotion one must study the four aspects of Abrasive. Work on it diligently.


Tada ..... drum roll .....

And Joe,

You are sooooooooo welcome!

You want advice? Walk away. No good deed goes unpunished. I don't know why, but many times it really is true. I'm no lawyer, but my step father (RIP) was and that would be his advice, the little fee you'll net is not worth the exposure to risk. It's your skin though, and I don't have your moccasins to check out.

Funny thing is after reading ghost the other day I was driving my mother's 2002 olds Alero and it did the exact same thing....made lots of growning, dash lights flashed, dinger chimed, but didn't hardly slow down at all.....pulled into a store parking lot and popped the ABS fuse out and its been working great ever since......but I would never do this to s customers car....too much liability.