I guarantee you it would be cheaper to by tools and do it yourself. You don't need anything considered a "special" tool.
I posted the steps to replace both the pads and rotors for you as well as the cost for your parts:
Pads---$13.99 for the set (does both sides)
Rotors-- $23.99 each
Next post is the steps for it all.
Removal & Installation
Remove the master cylinder cap and check the fluid level in the reservoir. Remove the brake fluid until the reservoir is half full. Discard the removed fluid.
Raise and safely support the vehicle. Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the rotor mounting face, being careful not to damage or interfere with the caliper, rotor shield or the steering knuckle.
For vehicles through 1993, remove the caliper locating pins using Torx® Drive Bit D79P-2100-T40, or equivalent. For 1994-95 vehicles, remove the rear brake pin retainers.
It is not necessary to disconnect the brake lines.
Lift the caliper assembly from the integral knuckle, anchor plate and rotor using a rotating motion. Suspend the caliper inside the fender housing with wire. Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose.
Lift the caliper assembly from the integral knuckle, anchor plate and rotor using a rotating motion
Suspend the caliper inside the fender housing with wire. Do NOT let the caliper hang from the brake hose
Do not pry directly against the caliper piston or damage will result.
Remove the inner and outer brake pads. Inspect the rotor braking surfaces for scoring and machine as necessary. Refer to the minimum rotor thickness specification when machining. If machining is not necessary, hand sand the glaze from the braking surfaces with medium grit sandpaper.
Remove the outer brake pad from the caliper assembly, then ...
... remove the inner brake pad
To install:
Use a 4 in. (10cm) C-clamp and a wood block about 23/4 in. x 1 in. (7cm x 2.5cm) and about 3/4 in. (19mm) thick to seat the caliper piston in its bore. This must be done to provide clearance for the caliper assembly with the new brake pads to fit over the rotor during installation. Care must be taken during this procedure to prevent damage to the caliper piston. Do not allow metal or sharp objects to come into direct contact with the piston surface or damage will result.
Remove all rust buildup from the inside caliper legs (brake shoe contact area). Install the inner pad in the caliper piston. Do not bend the pad clips during installation in the piston or distortion and rattles can occur. Install the outer pad. Make sure the clips are properly seated.
Install the caliper over the rotor as outlined later in this section. Install the caliper locating pins or rear brake pin retainer, as applicable. Tighten the rear brake pin retainer to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
Install the wheel and tire assembly. Lower the vehicle, then, using a torque wrench, tighten the lug nuts to 85-105 ft. lbs. (115-142 Nm).
Pump the brake pedal prior to moving the vehicle to position the brake linings. Refill the master cylinder
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Yes, if you do not have the right tools it would be better to have it done by a mechanic.
In case you want to do this yourself you will need to:
1. With your lug wrench, loosen the lugnuts...just LOOSEN them do NOT remove them!
2. Jack the car up until the wheel is off the ground and brace the car with a jackstand...NEVER rely solely on the jack!
3. Remove the lug nuts and remove the wheel from the rotor.
4. Remove the caliper; this is done by removing the two bolts that hold it to the car.
5. Inspect the rotor, unless it has deep gouges in it you should not have to replace the rotor.
6. Remove the pads from the caliper and clean the caliper...do not use compressed air to clean the caliper...the brake dust will go everywhere and you will breathe it in and that is never a good thing! I use BrakeKleen to clean my calipers. The new pads will come with a small container of "grease", this is for the back of the pad where it contacts the caliper; it quiets brake noise....DO NOT PUT THIS STUFF ON THE PAD ITSELF!!!
7. With a C-Clamp, push the piston in the caliper into its housing...you have to do this; if you don't then when you try to install the caliper with the new pads, they won't fit!
8. Once the piston is pushed in, install the pads and place the caliper on the rotor.
9. Bolt the caliper back to its mount.
10. Put the wheel back on and install the lugnuts.
11. Remove the stand and lower the car to ground.
12. Repeat the sequence for the other wheel.
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