Author Topic: Garage Day? (Read 11707 times)

velo · « **on:** June 01, 2004, 07:31:14 PM »

Does anyone else have need for a garage day in the near future? I finally got all the parts I need to replace my brakes and would like to get them changed out in the next few weeks. Since I'm in a condo I don't really have space to host a garage day, but maybe one of you guys with a new house are ready to host your first garage day?

I'll suggest June 12th or 13th as possible days, but feel free to chime in with other suggestions and also mention what work you need to do on your car.

madigan · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2004, 07:54:50 PM »

I wouldn't mind hosting June 12th or 13th, but space may be an issue. I only have room for about 3-4 cars, since we are basically in an alley. There is plenty of parking in front of my place though...

I don't really have anything to do to my car, but we could grill up some grub or whatever...

Rocky Mountain Club B5 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2004, 07:54:50 PM »

aowhaus · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2004, 08:21:15 PM »

I would like to install new brakes.

I just received the cross-drilled and slotted rotors from a CB5 GB, and I just ordered online a set of Axxis (PBR) MetalMaster pads.

velo · « **Reply #3 on:** June 07, 2004, 08:02:21 PM »

Bump. Anyone else have work they need to do on their car soon? Will you have all your parts by this weekend Alan? I'm not in a huge hurry so we can push this back a week or two if that works better for people.

92UrS4 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 07, 2004, 08:15:07 PM »

I will have my Brakes by this weekend, should be here Wednesday. I would like to replace my Pads and maybe even doa flush since I have no idea when one was last done on my car.

I just need to double check about a wedding shower that might be this weekend.

Also, i need to get in touch with Jon since he has the rear brake caliper tool and the bleeder.

velo · « **Reply #5 on:** June 07, 2004, 08:25:16 PM »

I just sent an email to Jon about the bleeder. I'll try to get it from him this week. Amanda has her rear brake tool, but loaned it to a friend of hers. How hard is it to compress the rear calipers without it? Is that tool something we can borrow from Checker or someplace?

92UrS4 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 07, 2004, 08:36:15 PM »

We might be able to get it from checker, some people have used other methods, but I can't recall what they did.

Thanks for getting the bleeder.

Chas · « **Reply #7 on:** June 07, 2004, 09:58:37 PM »

Well I have some new tie rod ends on the way to me. Should be here sometime this week. I would love to get some help from someone that has either done these or seen it done. They shouldn't be too tough I would guess.

As for rear brake tools, I bought a set of brake compression tools a little while back and they are the total bomb for doing anything with brakes. Front or rear. I'd be happy to bring them. I could probably do my rear brakes too. They seem to be making some noise and that's usually not good.

June 12th is a bad day for me. I'll be way busy that day. What about the 13th?

velo · « **Reply #8 on:** June 07, 2004, 10:01:55 PM »

The 13th might actually be better for me too. I didn't help Dave with his tie rod ends, but shoot him a PM and see if he's free?

Chas · « **Reply #9 on:** June 07, 2004, 10:07:30 PM »

Thanks Alan, I'll do that.

SweetVW · « **Reply #10 on:** June 07, 2004, 10:28:19 PM »

Chas, let me see, but the 13th sounds like it may work. Church comes first, but we can go to the early service and that lets out about 9:30, drop the family off then I am free. I will be glad to lend a hand.

ColoradoB5 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 08, 2004, 01:40:31 PM »

I'm going to do a tie rod end writeup and post it on CB5 and here as well. I am shooting to get that done tonight for those doing that this weekend (Chas).

92UrS4 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 08, 2004, 02:40:50 PM »

Looks like I am good to go for Saturday or Sunday. I can bring my 10x10, I guess we could even do stuff at my house. I need to get the OK from the roommies first.

I'm going to add a poll to this thread for numbers.

aowhaus · « **Reply #13 on:** June 08, 2004, 03:01:58 PM »

doh! Import Replacement Parts told me the front MetalMaster pads are on back order, I went ahead and got the rears and ordered a pair of the EBC Greenstuff front pads from Tire Rack just now. All of the pads should arrive by Friday, so I'm good to go this weekend.

velo · « **Reply #14 on:** June 08, 2004, 05:38:53 PM »

Sounds like Sunday is still a good day for most people. Now we just need a location. Mark, you still willing to host? Or should we just do this at Jay's?

Sounds like we've got 3 brake jobs and 1 possible tie rod job to do so far.

92UrS4 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 08, 2004, 06:13:20 PM »

I also have a 33gal Air compressor, some Air Tools, a whimpy floor jack, 2 jack stands and a creeper.

Sunday should work for me, we should be able to do it at my house if Mark doesn't want us soiling his property or getting him on the bad side of his neighbors just yet

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I might just have to buy a bunch of beer.

madigan · « **Reply #16 on:** June 08, 2004, 06:29:17 PM »

I'm still willing to host...it's up to you guys. I'd be more than happy to have all of you over but be forewarned, space is a constraint...Can we start a list of definite work to be done? I have an air compressor, floor jack, jack stands and a few basic tools.

aowhaus · « **Reply #17 on:** June 08, 2004, 06:32:07 PM »

I'll also bring beer and food for the BBQ, and a pair of jack stands.

92UrS4 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 08, 2004, 06:32:27 PM »

Sweet, I think that will work if we run a schedule. We can probably do some work in the street and I'll bring my 10x10

I don't really have any clue how long it will take to do brake pads, I have to do a little cutting and splicing with my front pads due to the different plug type. I know the rears go quick, especially if Chas has brake tooks.

I have twice as many pads up front so i am going to read/print out Jon's instructions as well as ay others I can find about my fronts. I also need to get some brake fluid.

Anyone know how those guys disposed of brake fluid at the last Garage Day?

aowhaus · « **Reply #19 on:** June 08, 2004, 06:35:28 PM »

We emptied all of the brake fluid into an empty Clorox container.
Someone took it down to Checker or other garage/autoshop for recycling.

shummer · « **Reply #20 on:** June 08, 2004, 07:05:50 PM »

Quote from: "aowhaus"

We emptied all of the brake fluid into an empty Clorox container.
Someone took it down to Checker or other garage/autoshop for recycling.

Yeah, we left it with Jon. Not sure what he did with it.

velo · « **Reply #21 on:** June 08, 2004, 07:34:15 PM »

I'll take responsibility for disposing of the old brake fluid. I'll see if Checker will take it or maybe Champagne motors will dispose of it for us.

If Chas can't make it on Sunday, can one of you try to get his rear brake tool? I'll hopefully get Jay's bleeder from Jon tomorrow.

I'll let Jay & Mark flip a coin to decide who plays host for us. I'll bring my jack stands and floor jack too.

92UrS4 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 08, 2004, 07:35:05 PM »

It's all Mark unless he doesn't want to do it

velo · « **Reply #23 on:** June 09, 2004, 08:14:12 PM »

Ok, picked up the bleeder from Jon today.

I haven't had time to search clubb5 for good brake replacement write-ups. Have you guys come across any good ones? I've got my Haynes manual too, but need to find time to look thru it before Sunday.

madigan · « **Reply #24 on:** June 09, 2004, 08:27:51 PM »

Quote from: "gietl"

It's all Mark unless he doesn't want to do it

[Tone Loc voice] Let's do it...[/Tone Loc voice]

SweetVW · « **Reply #25 on:** June 10, 2004, 11:33:06 AM »

I am in, I am not doing anything to my car, just there to help.

I can also stop by Chas's house and pick up the tool if he cannot make it. I hope he can!

shummer · « **Reply #26 on:** June 10, 2004, 01:01:18 PM »

Am I the only one that hasn't been to Mark's place? Send me your address mang. I'll try and show up around noon.

madigan · « **Reply #27 on:** June 10, 2004, 01:22:32 PM »

Quote from: "shummer"

Am I the only one that hasn't been to Mark's place? Send me your address mang. I'll try and show up around noon.

Actually, JR, Eric, Pat and Jason are the only people from the Club that I've had over...I'll PM you my address. Who else needs my address? Send me a PM...

Thanks.

Mark

madigan · « **Reply #28 on:** June 10, 2004, 01:35:29 PM »

List of those attending...chime in if I forgot your name.

velo
aowhaus
gietl
StarlightB5
shummer
Chas (maybe)

DenverPat · « **Reply #29 on:** June 10, 2004, 01:38:03 PM »

Sorry, I can't make it.

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Author Topic: Garage Day? (Read 11707 times)

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