At a glance
Access, condition, and tools can raise difficulty.
Confirm time from the exact procedure.
Follow the exact vehicle procedure.
General steps; verify the exact vehicle procedure.
- 01ConfirmConfirm fault and exact vehicle fit
- 02SafetyReview hazards and stop limits first
- 03BudgetFull range · 30 currencies in Budget · not a quote
- 04Repair15 steps · prepare, remove, install
- 05Verify6 post-repair checks
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Noise, vibration, pull, or a warning does not prove pads alone are the repair. Inspect both sides, the rotors, calipers, hoses, hardware, mounting surfaces, wheel bearings, tires, and hydraulic condition.
Safety and stop conditions
Critical braking and vehicle-support warning
Brake work directly affects stopping. Use approved support, keep friction surfaces clean, and do not drive until pedal, hydraulics, fasteners, electronic functions, and a controlled test are verified.
Tools, parts, and information
Budget context
Source-backed repair estimate
U.S. national parts-and-labor estimate. The page describes paired replacement but does not make this a confirmed per-axle or four-wheel price. Vehicle, rotors, location, taxes, fees, and related repairs can change the total.
ECB rates compare currencies, not local service prices.
- 01USD band$335–$394 · per replacement estimate
- 02Compare30 currencies · ECB rates dated 2026-10-05
- CAD CA$475–CA$565
- EUR €295–€355
Show all 30 currency values
- USD $335–$394
- CAD CA$475–CA$565
- EUR €295–€355
- GBP £250–£300
- AUD A$480–A$570
- JPY ¥53,005–¥62,345
- CHF 275–330
- NZD NZ$595–NZ$705
- INR ₹32,255–₹37,945
- MXN MX$6,080–MX$7,155
- CZK 7,310–8,605
- DKK 2,230–2,630
- HUF 109,970–129,345
- PLN 1,305–1,545
- RON 1,595–1,880
- SEK 3,360–3,960
- ISK 40,960–48,180
- NOK 3,215–3,785
- TRY 16,465–19,370
- BRL R$1,665–R$1,965
- CNY CN¥2,245–CN¥2,645
- HKD HK$2,625–HK$3,095
- IDR 6,000,900–7,057,780
- ILS ₪1,025–₪1,210
- KRW ₩450,230–₩529,530
- MYR 1,365–1,615
- PHP ₱20,995–₱24,695
- SGD 425–505
- THB 11,285–13,280
- ZAR 5,565–6,555
- 03VerifyConfirm vehicle and work scope
- Source 1: Brake Pad Replacement Cost EstimateSource date 2026-09-03 · Retrieved 2026-09-23
Planning range only. Not a quote.
Preparation
5 steps
Confirm the complete diagnosis and repair scope
Read the axle-specific procedure from beginning to end
Verify every service limit, fastener specification, lifting point, and required service mode
Secure, lift, and support the vehicle on a stable surface
Inspect fluid level and plan for displacement before piston retraction
Removal overview
5 steps
Remove the wheel and inspect the complete wheel-end before disassembly
Support the caliper without loading the hose or wiring
Record pad position, wear pattern, hardware, and sensor routing
Retract the piston only by the specified mechanical or electronic method
Inspect rotor surfaces and measurements, slide hardware, boots, hose, and leakage
Installation overview
5 steps
Correct the root cause of abnormal wear before fitting new pads
Clean and lubricate only the approved surfaces with the specified product
Install pads, hardware, sensors, and one-time fasteners correctly
Tighten every brake and wheel fastener to verified specifications
Exit service mode and restore hydraulic or electronic operation by the exact procedure
Verification
6 checks
- Before moving, restore a firm pedal using the specified method
- Confirm fluid level and inspect for leakage
- Check warning lamps and scan for brake-system faults
- Verify free rotation and normal release where appropriate
- Perform the exact low-risk functional and bedding procedure
- Recheck wheel fastening and the original symptom as directed
Common mistakes
- Working under jack-only supportA falling vehicle can cause fatal injury.
- Letting the caliper hang by its hoseInternal or external hose damage may result.
- Forcing an electronic parking-brake pistonThe actuator or caliper can be damaged.
- Installing pads without measuring or inspecting rotorsService limits and surface condition affect the complete repair.
- Moving the vehicle before restoring pedalThe first pedal application may travel too far to stop normally.
Exact-information boundary
Verify the correct information using current manufacturer service documentation for the VIN, engine, trim, transmission, drivetrain, market, and installed equipment.