When it comes to car maintenance, certain tasks need to be delegated to someone else. For example, an oil change in the workshop costs no more than buying a new filter and five liters of synthetic oil. No thanks. I get my hands dirty as a mechanic.
There was a time when I wasn’t like that. My parents both retired from General Motors, and I tinkered with cars and motorcycles for years. Our vehicles are not serviced by a mechanic. But today I choose what kind of work I do.
Brakes are one such task. Every car or truck owner should learn how to replace brake pads and rotors. At a service station, especially a car dealership, markups can be high. However, brake repair can be done quickly and easily with a few inexpensive tools for less than half the cost.