Originally Posted by Mike Nickolas

I know it's too late and it is really no help to the problem but you should really learn to change your own brakes. It's really very easy, all you need is a C-clamp and a couple of common tools. I did my brakes in as little as an hour and for less than $100. If you can change a vacuum cleaner belt and bag, you can change your own brakes.

Sorry, i'll try to mind my own business.