Always do my own brakes, first time on any vehicle is the longest, just figuring out how they are put together. This is my second Ram so I can do it blindfolded and like Hammer said better that changing the oil!

Since both of my rams like to warp rotors its a good thing!

BTW, just picked up Ceramic pads and slotted/crossdrilled rotors off ebay for $153.00!!!

 

My rotors are warped and I need to replace them soon. Disc brakes are much easier for the average Joe to do then shoes and drums. My one recommendation is deep six the C-clamp and pay a few $$ for a dedicated tool to compress the piston. And whenever I change pads, I open the brake fluid reservoir and suck the fluid out with a turkey baster and service it full when done. That keeps any brake fluid from spilling out when compressing the piston and it also helps to refresh the brake fluid in between flushes.

 

To this day *knock on wood* I haven't hade any brake fluid come out, I only do one side at a time and pump the brakes in between. I don't bleed them either, part lazy, part confidence to do it right.

BTW, I like the turkey baster idea, that just made the list. Although the turkey could have a funny taste this Thanksgiving!

 

I bought one that stays in my rollaway. I think the wife would be a tad pissed if I used the one she bastes the turkey with.

It really helps when you do a flush. Empty the reservoir with the baster and fill with brake fluid that's a dfifferent color, and start bleeding/refilling until the color of the fluid completely changes over.