Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Apollo Beach, FL averages $188.00, with prices ranging from $87.00 to $363.44 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Apollo Beach · September 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Apollo Beach, FL range from $87.00 to $363.44 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 50 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 Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Choice Auto Service Centers10742 Big Bend Road | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 4.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Walmart Auto Care Center9205 Gibsonton Drive | Independent | $87.00Below avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 6.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires10119 McMullen Road | Franchise | $179.99 | Includes pads, rotors, and hardware | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 8.3 mi | View Shop |
| Tampa Auto Doctor6840 South MacDill Avenue | Independent | $199.00Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 8.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Alliance Auto LLC7040 U.S. 301 | Dealership | $149.00CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 8.6 mi | View Shop |
| Tire Choice Auto Service Centers7015 U.S. 301 | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 8.6 mi | View Shop | |
| YourMechanic100 Ashley Drive South | Independent | $363.44Above avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Bergman's European Autoworks112 Edwards Avenue | Independent | $179.99Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 13.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Tire Choice Auto Service Centers456 Dr Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Street North | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 14.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Victory Tire & Auto—St. Petersburg3001 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Street North | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 84 days agoby PriceMyFix | 14.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Brewer's Garage2929 16th Street North | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 15.4 mi | View Shop | |
| CarPoint of Tampa Bay11715 East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 15.7 mi | View Shop |
| BCC Auto services2316 West Hillsborough Avenue | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 114 days agoby PriceMyFix | 16.1 mi | View Shop | |
| DP Auto Repair4013 West Osborne Avenue | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 16.3 mi | View Shop | |
| DAS Autowerks4014 West South Avenue | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 16.4 mi | View Shop |
| Potter's Precision Imports4200 31st Street North | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 35 days agoby PriceMyFix | 16.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Dan's Brake World2200 34th Street South | Independent | $149.00CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 16.9 mi | View Shop |
| Rubber City Tire & Auto Repair2590 34th Street South | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 16.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Evo Motors11809 U.S. 92 | Dealership | $149.00CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 17.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Crown Cars6001 34th Street North | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 17.2 mi | View Shop |
| Crown Acura6160 34th St N | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 108 days agoby PriceMyFix | 17.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Crown Kia St Petersburg6500 US Highway 19 North | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 17.4 mi | View Shop |
| Lone Star Garage715 U.S. 92 | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 17.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Brakes Now5909 Johns Road | Independent | $179.00 | Starting at | Last verified 68 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.4 mi | View Shop |
| 58th and Central Automotive5753 Central Avenue | Independent | $249.99Above avg | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.8 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Apollo Beach, FL costs $189.80 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $87.00 at Walmart Auto Care Center.
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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