Repair costs / Front brake pad replacement

Front brake pad replacement cost: what's fair?

Typical all-in range (parts + labor)

$106–$415

Parts about $30–$85. Labor about $76–$330 (0.8–1.5 hrs at typical rates).

A front brake pad replacement is usually prompted by squealing or grinding when you brake. The single biggest driver of an unfair price isn't the labor — it's parts markup. Shops commonly charge well above retail for the part itself, and that's the easiest thing for you to verify and push back on.

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