{"id":2275,"date":"2022-12-06T12:16:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T02:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/?p=2275"},"modified":"2023-03-30T19:51:46","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T09:51:46","slug":"brake-pad-replacement-how-much-does-it-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/brake-pad-replacement-how-much-does-it-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Brake Pad Replacement – How Much Does It Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Brake Pad Replacement – How Much Does It Cost?<\/p>\n

As different vehicles and braking systems will require various parts, there is no set price for replacing brake pads. However, as a general estimate, you should budget $150 to $350<\/strong> for front brake pads for disc brakes, which are the standard brakes on most automobiles and SUVs.<\/p>\n

Obviously, this cost is reduced if you just need front or rear brake pads. However, it’s worth noting that some pads for performance cars can be significantly more costly. The kind of ceramic brake pads installed on some high-end sports cars can be significantly more – but you’ll usually be aware if your vehicle is fitted with this style of brake.<\/p>\n

How to tell if you need new brake pads?<\/h2>\n

Many modern cars have a brake warning light that will illuminate on your dashboard if your braking system needs any attention.<\/p>\n

However, this doesn’t always happen – and some older vehicles don’t have these kinds of sensors. Because of this, it’s useful to know the kind of symptoms you might experience if you need brake pad replacements.<\/p>\n

Warn Brake Pad Symptoms include:<\/strong><\/p>\n