We aren't here to take work away from local businesses. Our goal is to help you solve problems. Once you mentioned the hardware kit, it sounded to me like you're working with a reputable and conscientious mechanic who has your best interest at heart. A back-yard mechanic might be able to save a few bucks by cutting corners, but you'll end up with a less-than-professional brake job.
If you have more time than money and don't mind waiting, consider looking for a nearby community college with an Automotive program. We were always looking for live work to give our kids real-world experience. Parts have a very small mark-up, and labor costs are very low to form a "breakage fund" in case they damage something, which is rare. The drawback is they will only do brake work when that subject is being taught, and that might be only once or twice per year. They won't do brake work when they're teaching air conditioning, for example, because that would take work away from the business owners who hire their graduates, and the work they do has to pertain to what they are studying. Also, since much of their time is spent in the class room, it can take up to a couple of weeks to get your car back.
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