Their service charges are typically outrageous, thats why I went with a prepaid service contract this time, which supposedly saved me about 25-33% and then I got that at 50% of advertised cost so I feel like at THAT rate its fair.  

I too have heard you're not supposed to change just one tire if you have all wheel drive but I'm not sure if that is just a ploy to get more money from you.  Seems like it would screw up your traction control more than anything with the incongruent tire diameters.

I think you could do it on your own if you want to invest time and money, or you could get it done at a chain place (pep boys, firestone, sears, etc) for probably 1/2 of what Infiniti quoted you just probably wouldnt be OEM equipment.

Changing the pads themselves is a piece o'cake. Bleeding is the bear, and it's easy to get air in the lines.

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From what I recall, bleeding is only necessary if you open an otherwise closed system. The problem is fitting in new thicker pads where the piston has pushed out to accommodate the old thinning ones. This gadget actually allows you to push back the piston without damaging anything or having to mess with the brake lines. Then the new pads just slide in and no bleeding is required.

I'll take a look in the garage and see if I can find the brand, model, or manufacturing information.

Thanks guys for the advice.  I'm going to give it a shot soon (Wife is going to Houston again this Wed until next Friday and the car is going to stay parked at the SFO - Even if she left the FX in the garage I would have my hands full with the kids the whole weekend anyway LOL).

Very interesting read, Turbo, thanks.