Warranty about to expire, want to get into DIY
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C63 AMG
Warranty about to expire, want to get into DIY
All,
Now that I’m approaching the 50k point, I was wondering for all you DIYers, where did you go to for answers in doing your own work?
I have an 18’ C63 Coupe, and I probably would do simple things myself, but don’t know how with our cars.
- brake pads / rotors
- fluids (potentially)
- spark plugs?
anything else I should learn to do as a new DIYer? Also where have you found good resources for these services?
I'm excited to truly own an AMG inside and out lol
Now that I’m approaching the 50k point, I was wondering for all you DIYers, where did you go to for answers in doing your own work?
I have an 18’ C63 Coupe, and I probably would do simple things myself, but don’t know how with our cars.
- brake pads / rotors
- fluids (potentially)
- spark plugs?
anything else I should learn to do as a new DIYer? Also where have you found good resources for these services?
I'm excited to truly own an AMG inside and out lol
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W205 C63 AMG Coupe
All,
Now that I’m approaching the 50k point, I was wondering for all you DIYers, where did you go to for answers in doing your own work?
I have an 18’ C63 Coupe, and I probably would do simple things myself, but don’t know how with our cars.
- brake pads / rotors
- fluids (potentially)
- spark plugs?
anything else I should learn to do as a new DIYer? Also where have you found good resources for these services?
I'm excited to truly own an AMG inside and out lol
Now that I’m approaching the 50k point, I was wondering for all you DIYers, where did you go to for answers in doing your own work?
I have an 18’ C63 Coupe, and I probably would do simple things myself, but don’t know how with our cars.
- brake pads / rotors
- fluids (potentially)
- spark plugs?
anything else I should learn to do as a new DIYer? Also where have you found good resources for these services?
I'm excited to truly own an AMG inside and out lol
I will say, however, that there is much less How-to instructions on forums and online in general for this car.
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I've been a DIY-er on all my previous cars; this one will be no exception. I just replaced the front and rear pads, rotors and wear sensors and it was pretty straight forward. I searched YouTube and did a Google search for tips and information and was able to find some helpful videos there.
I will say, however, that there is much less How-to instructions on forums and online in general for this car.
I will say, however, that there is much less How-to instructions on forums and online in general for this car.
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I’d also recommend a caliper spreader or similar tool to retract the pistons. The rear pistons are retracted electronically via the brake pad replacement mode in the gauge screen and there’s a process to enter that mode. Also doesn’t hurt to have a one man bleeder and bleeder bottle to change fluid. Oh, a non-marring hammer and some chop sticks to get those pins in/out of the front calipers.
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I’d also recommend a caliper spreader or similar tool to retract the pistons. The rear pistons are retracted electronically via the brake pad replacement mode in the gauge screen and there’s a process to enter that mode. Also doesn’t hurt to have a one man bleeder and bleeder bottle to change fluid. Oh, a non-marring hammer and some chop sticks to get those pins in/out of the front calipers.
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