7410 Coca Cola Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
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7410 Coca Cola Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
atspeedmotorsports.com
Last edited by MPWR; 01-23-2010 at 11:29 PM.
Do It Yourself (DIY) Program Overview
The 2010 Do It Yourself (DIY) program allows National Capital Chapter (NCC) BMW Car Club of America (CCA) Members to work on their own cars under the supervision of expert mechanics and technicians provided by the DIY Sponsor. The purpose of the DIY is to learn and practice proper maintenance and repair techniques that you can routinely complete within a two-and-one-half-hour (2.5 hour) time period.
There are typically several NCC members who can assist you when an extra pair of hands or advice is needed. We are happy to show newcomers the joys of working on your own car. Most events start at between 8 am and 9 am and typically finish at 3 pm. Lunch for the event is provided by the club.
The DIY Program Webpage is here http://www.nccbmwcca.org/content.php?119-diy
This event offers online registration and payment through MotorsportReg.com.
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Last edited by 1996 328ti; 03-26-2010 at 07:39 PM.
Registration for the Ladies DIY opens tomorrow.
Everyone is encouraged to register, but women will have priority for all jobs.
I just signed up and I have a couple of questions.
Where do I pay the $20? Is it ok to pay cash the day of the event?
I'm requesting changing my brakes pads and possibly the rotors. Are any special tools required for that? I have a Wrench set something like this. And I have one screwdriver with multiple parts that fit in the handle. Is that sufficient?
Since I plan to do this brake change again someday, I'd like to have my own tools.
Thanks.
- Gina -
If you do not trust people, people will not trust you. -Lao Tzu-
Hi Gina-
Bringing $20 to the event is fine
The extra tools I'd recommend are:
-A 'persuader' (extra large flat blade screwdriver) for removing the caliper spring
-A pair of goggles (because that spring will hit you in the face)
-A set of metric sized hex (allen) drivers for the rotor retainer bolt
-Something to press the piston back into the caliper (I use a large C-clamp)
Go ahead and order the new rotors. If you don't put them on at the DIY, as you mention, you'll want to do it some other time. But if you don't have them at the DIY, you won't be able to install them if you decide you want to.
You can come out and use borrowed tools, and then decide what you will need to buy for yourself later.
Pelican parts has some excellent online how-to's. Here are the ones for pads and rotors.
Caroline
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Caroline Miller
LDIY Co Chair
'97 Alaska Blau 318ti
'95 Avus Blau M3
There is something we really need to get done this month and we accidentaly missed the deadline this night. Is there any chance that we can still get in on this event?
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If you have a brake system light, that's your priority. It probably means that the wear sensor on one set of pads has been worn through- which means your pads are very thin. Time to change them, or at least verify that they are in good working condition. Don't tow any sailboats without checking your brakes. And no autocross either.
Last edited by MPWR; 04-07-2010 at 02:01 PM.
Andy Miller
1995 Avusblau M3
1997 Alaskablau 318ti M Sport
Depending on the vehicle, type of brake pad, and use of vehicle, brake pads could easily last another 5,000-miles after the wear sensor light is activated. Tell Alex to pull each wheel and physically examine each pad (inside as well as outside). Changing brake pads (and rotors) prematurely is probably the biggest rip off done by repair facilities. Not to mention the labor charges for this simple procedure (so easy even I can do it).
Woody
96 328is, 99 M Coupe, 04 330Ci
My $0.02.
I would recommend doing the the brakes first. Stopping is always a priority. If the light is on that means you have hit the wear sensor on the pads and they are low. The brakes should be replaced as soon as possible. I agree with Andy that you shouldn't do autox or tow until you get this fixed.
Also, if you are on the waitlist, you probably will not get on a lift until the afternoon. I'm not sure if the hitch can be installed on ground level.
Caroline will need to make the final decision.
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