TESLA Model 3 Brake pad and disk replacement Cost
2017–2023 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$385–$693
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4h
At a typical garage
Brake pads press against the rotor to slow the car—worn pads increase stopping distances and can score the rotors if left too long. Most manufacturers recommend replacement when pad thickness falls below 3 mm. TESLA Model 3 brake pad replacement typically costs $385–$693 including parts and labour.
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
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Brake pad and disk replacement on a TESLA Model 3 typically takes 1.5–4 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a TESLA Model 3, this is typically needed every 30,000–50,000 miles, or sooner when thickness falls below 3 mm.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the TESLA Model 3
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$595–$1.1k
- ABS sensor replacement$245–$441
- ABS system bleeding$196–$353
- AC compressor clutch replacement$490–$882
- AC compressor replacement$525–$945
Brake pad and disk replacement cost on similar cars
- BMW 5 Series Sedan$303–$545
- AUDI A6 Avant$275–$495
- MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse and predecessors$275–$495
- VOLVO S80$303–$545
- SAAB 9-5$275–$495
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