don't do your own brakes

[nukeduster]

Go buy a Nissan.

[shadowpuck]

wow.....
didn't i see this post someplace else?

hmmm.

interesting, the first thing i ever learned how to do on a car was how to replace the brakes. i've now either done or been a part of so many DIY's I've lost count. I've now touched every system on the car.

I've either done or assisted with several brake jobs, never an issue. In fact, I rarely use "power" tools.

I am not a mechanic (far from it, I'm an IT guy), and never did anything mechanical until I decided to start working on my e36.

DIY isn't for everyone, and yes you can injure yourself or the car. Yes, there's an investment in tools required. Sounds like you have found out DIY isn't for you.

I have found the assistance from the members of the BMW Car Club of America, various internet forums (including this one), and the Bentley service manual to be invaluable.

[gotKRAUT]

Originally Posted by shadowpuck

I am not a mechanic (far from it, I'm an IT guy), and never did anything mechanical until I decided to start working on my e36.

I resent this! I'm an IT nerd myself and I've ALWAYS worked on my own cars! Almost ALWAYS use power tools too! Hahaha...

X2 on "Intensive Purposes"

[shadowpuck]

Originally Posted by gotKRAUT

I resent this! I'm an IT nerd myself and I've ALWAYS worked on my own cars! Almost ALWAYS use power tools too! Hahaha...

X2 on "Intensive Purposes"

LOL.......

Let the record show that gotKRAUT is an IT guy and so mechanical that MacGuyver calls him for advice!

[witeshark]

MacGuyver: Is that the classic show on the internet?

[Torque]

^^ For all intensive purposes, yes.

[james123]

I love ALL of my Craftsman tools, but I have supplemented them with "Lifetime Guarantee" items from Harbor Freight. It is a great VALUE. I have not had any major problems thus far with their stuff.

[Nick_318is]

Sounds like you need a breaker bar, Brakes are one of the easier things to do.