When to replace the brake pads??

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Boomer. Plus one on tackling this, take your time and follow the advice these folks have provided. I had never worked on cars before I got mine. Many of the normal maintenance items are very easy to do. Once you've done it, you will be amazed at how easy it is. Good luck.

If you're not comfortable doing it yourself, see if someone close will stop by for a few hours to walk you through it. That is what someone did for me. In the past eight years I have been able to do my own oil changes, replaced pads and rotors, flushed brakes, cleaned radiators, replaced a few parts on the convertible top, changed my plugs, and serpentine belt. The confidence in doing it yourself is great, $$$ savings are good as well.