as for the t-rods, if you are definately going to do them, then yes, it would be a good time. When I did my brakes yesterday, I was looking at them the whole time thinking how easy it is to get to them with the tire off. Just make sure you got the funds though, the car needs to be alligned after you get them replaced. As for the brakes, its pretty easy after the first one if you have never done discs before.I would recomend setting a full day aside if have never done either job.