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Brake pad replacement

Squealing or screeching when braking (built-in wear indicators touching the rotor). Price varies by make, model and region — select your car below for an accurate estimate.

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Parts, labour and total cost for your exact make and model.

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Common symptoms

  • Squealing or screeching when braking (built-in wear indicators touching the rotor)
  • Grinding metal-on-metal noise (pads worn through completely — replace immediately)
  • Longer stopping distances than usual
  • Vibration or pulsing felt through the brake pedal
  • Brake warning light illuminated on the dashboard

What affects the price

  • Front vs rear axle (front pads wear two to three times faster)
  • OEM vs performance compound (ceramic, semi-metallic)
  • Whether the rotors also need resurfacing or replacing at the same time