Average cost to replace your brake pads

As we all know, it is quite expensive to maintain a car. From fuel expenses to parts inspection, it can surely burn a hole in our pockets. Brakes don’t require as much maintenance as tires, and repairing or replacing them isn’t as difficult to do. But for those without greasing skills, here are the average costs to replace your pads.

The typical cost to replace brake pads ranges from $90 to $250 per axle, depending on the make and model of the car. Replacing the brakes on expensive or luxury cars tend to cost more, because these tend to have complex systems that require more labor. A 1998 Toyota Camry costs $150 for the front axle, while Audi A6 front brake pads cost between $215 and $250. Prices also depend on how much compensation workers ask for. You should also keep an eye out for discount promotions, as they usually only include the brake pads and not the labor. A complete brake pad replacement includes road testing, wheel removal, and examination of the brake pads, rotors, calipers, and bearings. The process will also include parts cleaning, rotor replacement and bearing repacking. If the rotors need to be replaced, that will add another $300 – $700 to your expenses.

To minimize costs, you need to be able to look around and find the most cost-effective garage or mechanic in your area before you actually need one. This will prevent other mechanics you visit for the first time from ripping you off. Another aspect to consider is proper maintenance. If you don’t replace your brakes on time (every 10,000 miles), you could cause metal-to-metal friction that can further damage your car. There are usually alerts on the dashboards that come on when the brake pads need to be replaced.

If you think you may need new brakes, we’ve put together a list of things to consider.

1. High-pitched aftermath when stopped

2. Lack of brake pedal pressure when approaching a complete stop

2. Grinding noises every time you press the brake pedal.