Ok, I make a living fixing electronic and some electro-mechanical assemblies. I do my own oil changes and many repairs on the lawn eqiupment at home, etc.

I remember a friend up north would do a brake job on his car himself several times a year - he was a rural letter carrier and went thru brakes kinda quickly.

So, is it reasonable to expect that I can change my brake pads myself? Should I even consider trying this or are there pitfalls I should be afraid of? And if so, just how different is this car from, say, my Ford Van or pickup - can the guys at the local shop handle the XF or should I look at going to a MB specialist?