I’m toying with the idea of replacing mechanical disk brakes with hydraulic ones. My local bike shop will do this for me if I supply the parts. They will charge around 60 GBP for labour. If I go for this option then the job is likely to be done well. However, this would mean I don’t get to learn how to do it myself and I’m keen to expand my bike mechanics skills.

I need to remove the existing mechanical braking system and replace the rotors, levers, hoses and calipers with hydraulic ones. The one slightly complicating factor is that the rear brake cable is internally routed.

My current skills are quite low. I can do the most basic of things like change rotors, index gears, change a BB, re-torque everything properly, etc.

The local bike shop will shorten the hydraulic hoses and re-bleed as required.

If you were in my situation would you try this yourself or leave it to your LBS?