Brake Pads replacement & repair made easy

Brake pads are quite simply the friction material that is pressed against the brake disc in order to slow the rotational speed and therefore the wheels, in order to reduce the vehicle’s speed.

What does a brake pad replacement involve?

Mechanic will inspect the brake system.
Mechanic will establish whether the front, rear or both sets of brake pads require replacement.
If necessary, the mechanic will replace the brake pads.
Mechanic will inspect the brake system and, if deemed safe, will test drive the car.

Can you replace brake pads by yourself?

Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend a brake pads replacement is only carried out by a professional mechanic. ClickMechanic can help get you a vetted and local mechanic to carry out the work. Just enter your postcode and your car's registration number at the top of this page and select the work needed to get an instant fixed price up front.

What are the symptoms of worn brake pads?

Brake system warning lights appear on the dashboard.
Noises under braking.
Inadequate braking .
Pulling to one side under braking.
Vibration under braking.
You have an MOT advisory warning on brake pad wear.
Worn brake pads have been picked up on during a service.

How long does a brake pads replacement take?

A brake pads replacement usually takes around 1 hour, but can take less or more time. Ultimately, the time that the job will take will depend on a number of factors, like your vehicle's make and model, year, as well as other factors. Select your car at the top of this page for information on job time and cost for your vehicle through ClickMechanic.

How often should I replace the brake pads?

A brake pads replacement is probably the second most common requirement after servicing. The pads will wear depending on your driving style and the environment where you drive (in the city or in the countryside for example). When you consider that your brake pads are a couple of small pieces of relatively soft material, it’s inevitable that, in time, they will wear away. Just like your tyres, the harder you drive and the more you use your brakes, the more often you will need to have the brake pads changed.

How can I extend the lifetime of my brake pads?

The way you drive can have a significant effect on how long you can drive between two brake pad replacements.. Using common sense, driving carefully, and anticipating the hazards on the road ahead are the best ways of doing this.

The earlier you can brake when you need to slow down or stop, the less pressure you will need to apply on your foot brake, and so the less pressure you put on your brake pads, and the more slowly they will wear.

Frequent, hard or emergency braking will always take a greater toll on the compound of your brake pads and lead to the risk that you will need to replace the brake pads more often.

How can you tell if your brake pads need replacing?

If the brake pads have worn out prematurely or if you are experiencing trouble under braking, it is advisable to seek the help of an expert to investigate the problem and, if necessary, replace the pads as soon as possible.

Driving with brakes that do not function properly can, of course, lead to dangerous situations on the road. You should always replace either both the front pads, both the rear pads or all the pads together to ensure balanced brakes.

How much does it cost to have brake pads replaced?

Cost for a front brake pads replacement is on average £99, with pricing ranging from around £75 to £175. A rear brake pads replacement cost varies from £70 to £150, with an average of £95. Ultimately, cost depends on your location, car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your brake pads replaced by ClickMechanic by selecting your car at the top of this page!

How much does a Brake Pads replacement cost?

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These estimates may include Front brake pads including sensor, Rear brake pads including sensor, Front brake pads, Rear brake pads, Front brake pad wear sensor and/or Rear brake pad wear sensor

58 manufacturers for Brake Pads Replacement

Name	Clickmechanic Click mechanic average	Independent garage estimate	Franchise dealer estimate
Alfa Romeo Parts costs: £41.29 - £78.89 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 4398	£90	£71 - £115	£108 - £177	Get exact price
Aston Martin Parts costs: £260.78 - £341.39 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 26	£323	£307 - £334	£406 - £439	Get exact price
Audi Parts costs: £60.11 - £171.16 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 24102	£146	£98 - £192	£148 - £269	Get exact price
Austin Parts costs: £16.15 - £53.40 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 30	£85	£60 - £95	£106 - £153	Get exact price
Bentley Parts costs: £146.75 - £185.63 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 28	£182	£189 - £202	£259 - £281	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £79.38 - £153.57 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 74742	£144	£112 - £177	£160 - £251	Get exact price
Cadillac Parts costs: £62.97 - £82.49 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 22	£111	£107 - £120	£162 - £184	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £39.69 - £84.43 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2661	£93	£72 - £119	£113 - £182	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £51.74 - £92.77 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1818	£92	£74 - £117	£106 - £172	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £36.32 - £60.97 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 22960	£86	£74 - £100	£120 - £159	Get exact price
Dacia Parts costs: £42.77 - £59.92 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 706	£86	£81 - £99	£127 - £158	Get exact price
Daewoo Parts costs: £34.22 - £46.77 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 82	£78	£66 - £88	£104 - £145	Get exact price
Daihatsu Parts costs: £29.96 - £52.97 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 256	£77	£56 - £97	£88 - £159	Get exact price
Daimler Parts costs: £49.32 - £67.26 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 5	£91	£77 - £101	£114 - £157	Get exact price
Dodge Parts costs: £33.72 - £75.03 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 491	£74	£56 - £112	£84 - £173	Get exact price
DS Parts costs: £33.97 - £50.24 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 89	£77	£71 - £91	£114 - £148	Get exact price
Ferrari Parts costs: £59.28 - £78.41 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 19	£91	£86 - £109	£125 - £166	Get exact price
Fiat Parts costs: £34.82 - £61.91 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 11604	£81	£64 - £101	£101 - £160	Get exact price
Ford Parts costs: £38.67 - £65.78 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 66839	£87	£72 - £104	£113 - £164	Get exact price
Great Wall Parts costs: £64.60 - £83.31 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 3	£114	£114 - £119	£175 - £181	Get exact price
Honda Parts costs: £34.77 - £63.65 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 18881	£84	£73 - £102	£118 - £161	Get exact price
Hyundai Parts costs: £41.42 - £68.46 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 18812	£81	£66 - £106	£99 - £166	Get exact price
Infiniti Parts costs: £41.08 - £56.63 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 60	£75	£68 - £87	£103 - £137	Get exact price
Isuzu Parts costs: £32.91 - £104.82 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 148	£97	£67 - £135	£106 - £199	Get exact price
Iveco Parts costs: £44.86 - £74.64 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 437	£99	£91 - £111	£146 - £172	Get exact price
Jaguar Parts costs: £88.47 - £130.52 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 8693	£137	£126 - £160	£181 - £233	Get exact price
Jeep Parts costs: £42.97 - £77.98 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1603	£86	£65 - £110	£95 - £168	Get exact price
Kia Parts costs: £44.46 - £71.53 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 15501	£85	£71 - £109	£106 - £169	Get exact price
Lamborghini Parts costs: £83.49 - £100.19 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 9	£119	£128 - £131	£189 - £194	Get exact price
Land Rover Parts costs: £52.50 - £113.82 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 21160	£120	£85 - £144	£128 - £212	Get exact price
LDV Parts costs: £31.60 - £73.64 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 347	£87	£67 - £110	£108 - £171	Get exact price
Lexus Parts costs: £40.23 - £71.05 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2837	£87	£67 - £108	£103 - £169	Get exact price
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MG Parts costs: £30.45 - £46.68 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 672	£77	£63 - £89	£102 - £147	Get exact price
MINI Parts costs: £52.05 - £97.64 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 14868	£107	£85 - £130	£128 - £195	Get exact price
Mitsubishi Parts costs: £35.81 - £56.19 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 3202	£84	£69 - £101	£108 - £165	Get exact price
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Perodua Parts costs: £47.70 - £85.66 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 23	£109	£97 - £131	£155 - £204	Get exact price
Peugeot Parts costs: £32.26 - £63.15 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 31512	£82	£67 - £102	£107 - £161	Get exact price
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Porsche Parts costs: £116.07 - £242.53 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 845	£211	£154 - £251	£215 - £340	Get exact price
Proton Parts costs: £33.14 - £69.95 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 89	£98	£86 - £116	£145 - £185	Get exact price
Renault Parts costs: £32.44 - £64.97 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 22890	£80	£60 - £103	£93 - £163	Get exact price
Rover Parts costs: £32.35 - £52.57 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 953	£82	£74 - £93	£122 - £150	Get exact price
Saab Parts costs: £42.50 - £68.88 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2844	£86	£75 - £106	£116 - £167	Get exact price
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Subaru Parts costs: £39.95 - £66.22 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 989	£81	£65 - £100	£98 - £156	Get exact price
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Toyota Parts costs: £36.43 - £63.79 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 19106	£87	£73 - £102	£116 - £162	Get exact price
Vauxhall Parts costs: £44.67 - £89.03 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 57237	£101	£83 - £123	£130 - £187	Get exact price
Volkswagen Parts costs: £48.06 - £97.93 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 47383	£111	£84 - £131	£129 - £196	Get exact price
Volvo Parts costs: £44.35 - £72.78 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 12907	£95	£85 - £110	£134 - £171	Get exact price

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Estimates on repair costs, such as the above results for a brake pads replacement, are created by combining data from multiple third-party sources. The actual cost of using your local repair providers may be outside of the estimated range. We provide estimates on repair costs for information only and accept no liability for any inaccuracies or errors. If you think an estimate is incorrect, please contact us to let us know.

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Mechanics that undertake brake pads work

A38 Tyres & Auto Fastfix, Highbridge
Allcar Garage, Glasgow,
Evolution Hgv &Plant Repairs Ltd, Wrexham

F.M.A. Mobile Mechanic & Diagnostics, Leeds
Fuel Drain / Fd Services, Stevenage
G C Autu Tech, Romford

Leighs Mobile Auto Services, Darlington
Mbyrom, Hull
Mectec Heavy And Light Services, Abergele

Recent Brake Pads replacement quotes

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£134.33

Brake pads replacement - front (all)

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Tadworth

£85.71

Brake pads replacement - front (all)

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Bishop's Stortford

£78.50

Brake pads replacement - front (all)

Renault Scenic

Manchester

£72.74

Brake pads replacement - rear (all)

Audi A3

Battersea

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What are brake pads?

What does a brake pad replacement involve?

Can you replace brake pads by yourself?

What are the symptoms of worn brake pads?

How long does a brake pads replacement take?

How often should I replace the brake pads?

How can I extend the lifetime of my brake pads?

How can you tell if your brake pads need replacing?

How much does it cost to have brake pads replaced?

How much does a Brake Pads replacement cost?

Want to know how much you'd pay at a franchise dealer or independent garage?

Check out the ClickMechanic price for a Brake Pads replacement. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

Alfa Romeo

£90

£71 - £115

£108 - £177

Aston Martin

£323

£307 - £334

£406 - £439

Audi

£146

£98 - £192

£148 - £269

Austin

£85

£60 - £95

£106 - £153

Bentley

£182

£189 - £202

£259 - £281

BMW

£144

£112 - £177

£160 - £251

Cadillac

£111

£107 - £120

£162 - £184

Chevrolet

£93

£72 - £119

£113 - £182

Chrysler

£92

£74 - £117

£106 - £172

Citroen

£86

£74 - £100

£120 - £159

Dacia

£86

£81 - £99

£127 - £158

Daewoo

£78

£66 - £88

£104 - £145

Daihatsu

£77

£56 - £97

£88 - £159

Daimler

£91

£77 - £101

£114 - £157

Dodge

£74