Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Alachua, FL averages $202.00, with prices ranging from $139.95 to $477.89 based on 40 verified prices from 40 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Alachua · September 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Alachua, FL range from $139.95 to $477.89 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 40 shops across the area. Brake pads are friction material pressed against the rotors (the metal discs attached to each wheel) when you apply the brake pedal. Prices for this service in Alachua vary by vehicle make and model, the grade of parts and fluids used, and whether you book with an independent shop, a franchise chain, or a dealership. Independent and chain repair shops in Alachua typically charge 20 to 40 percent less than dealerships for this service; dealerships may justify the premium for warranty-covered work or brand-specific diagnostics. All prices listed on this page were verified directly from shop websites or user-submitted receipts, and each carries a Last Verified date. For details on how PriceMyFix verifies prices, visit pricemyfix.com/about/methodology.
| Shop | Type | Price | Details | Verified | Distance | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strada Services13351 Progress Boulevard | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 1.1 mi | View Shop |
| Jiffy Lube7531 West Newberry Road | Franchise | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 72 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.9 mi | View Shop | |
| City Auto Repair4488 Northwest 6th Street | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 11.2 mi | View Shop |
| Big Gainesville Mobile Mechanic111 Northeast 35 Avenue | Independent | $199.00Coupon | Parts and labor | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.2 mi | View Shop |
| Honda of Gainesville3801 North Main Street | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Volkswagen of Gainesville3737 North Main Street | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.3 mi | View Shop |
| Key Acura of Gainesville3435 North Main Street | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.4 mi | View Shop |
| Gainesville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram3000 North Main Street | Dealership | $477.89Above avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Parks Ford of Gainesville3333 North Main Street | Dealership | $179.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.5 mi | View Shop |
| Parks Hyundai of Gainesville3111 North Main Street | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Jenkins Kia of Gainesville2810 North Main Street | Dealership | $249.99- $299.99Above avg | Normally $299.99 | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.6 mi | View Shop |
| Davis Gainesville Chevrolet GMC2600 North Main Street | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.7 mi | View Shop | |
| All-Star Automotive of Gainesville706 Northwest 13th Street | Independent | $139.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Advanced Auto Care Center635 Northwest 13th Street | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Walmart Auto Care Center2900 Southwest 42nd Street | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Motory Group1007 North Main Street | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 13.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Jiffy Lube3200 Southwest 34th Street | Franchise | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 13.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Ahrens Auto Inc.604 Southeast 2nd Street | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 14.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Destynee 24/7 Mobile Tire Services & Roadside Assistance4115 Southwest 13th Street | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 15.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Walts Brake & More3890 Northwest Gainesville Road | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 43.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Parker's Tire & Auto Service3000 North Pine Avenue | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 44.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Affordable Tire & Auto Care640 Northwest 27th Avenue | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 45.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Ocala Truck & Car Center LLC2608 Northwest 6th Street | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 45.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Son Rise Automotive1800 Northwest 10th Street | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 45.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Spencer's Auto & Diesel Repair Services1734 Northeast 2nd Avenue | Independent | $349.99Above avg | Per Axle. Light-duty vehicles only. Includes premium brake pads, premium rotors, and caliper inspection. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 45.7 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Alachua, FL costs $203.85 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $139.95 at All-Star Automotive of Gainesville. Dealerships average $228.62 — 20% more than independents and chains in this area.
Trucks and SUVs with higher oil capacity may cost more. Check individual shop listings for vehicle-specific pricing.
Brake pads are friction material pressed against the rotors (the metal discs attached to each wheel) when you apply the brake pedal. This friction converts kinetic energy to heat, slowing the vehicle. Modern pads use semi-metallic, ceramic, or organic compound formulations — each with different trade-offs in noise, dust, heat resistance, and cost. Brake pads are wear items with a metal indicator that creates a squealing noise when the pad reaches minimum thickness, signaling it's time for replacement.
Replace when: (1) you hear a continuous high-pitched squeal when braking — that's the wear indicator touching the rotor, (2) you hear grinding when braking — metal-on-metal, requiring immediate inspection, (3) the pad thickness measures below 3mm (2mm is minimum safe; many shops recommend service at 4mm on high-heat vehicles), (4) you notice increased stopping distance, (5) the vehicle pulls left or right under braking. Front pads wear 2–3× faster than rear pads on front-wheel-drive vehicles.
Not safe. Worn brake pads are a progressive safety risk that accelerates to critical quickly. Once past the wear indicator (squealing), you have 1,000–3,000 miles before metal-on-metal contact. At that point, brake effectiveness drops 20–40% and rotor damage begins. A $180 pad replacement job becomes a $400–$700 pads-and-rotors replacement at metal-on-metal. Beyond that, caliper damage and brake fluid overheating from heat conducted through worn pads add $300–$800 more. Do not delay squealing brakes.
Red flags: (1) shops that quote 'pad replacement' without checking rotor thickness — rotors at or below minimum thickness must be replaced or resurfaced at the same time or the new pads will wear unevenly and warp within months, (2) 'lifetime warranty' pads as an upsell — these are usually low-grade organic pads that wear quickly and squeal; ask specifically what brand and compound is being used, (3) any shop that replaces only one side of an axle — always replace both pads on the same axle together for even braking.
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