Cost Guide
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