Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Austell, GA averages $168.00, with prices ranging from $79.00 to $199.95 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Austell · October 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Austell, GA range from $79.00 to $199.95 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 Austell 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 Austell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity Motor Cars468 Cobb Parkway Southeast | Dealership | $179.95Coupon | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.1 mi | View Shop | |
| VIP Kars1201 South Marietta Parkway Southeast | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Walmart Auto Care Center3615 Charles Hardy Parkway | Franchise | $79.00Below avg | Verified 9 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Masters Automotive Inc1140 Roswell Road | Independent | $149.00Below avg | Per Axle and Up | Verified 2 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.5 mi | View Shop |
| AMERICA DEALER1146 Hagood Circle Northeast | Dealership | $179.99Coupon | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Drivemax1242 Marietta Highway | Dealership | $179.99Coupon | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Paulding Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram1245 Old Griffin Road | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Quick Lane1255 Charles Hardy Parkway | Franchise | $179.95Coupon | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.1 mi | View Shop | |
| The Tire Place1177 Bells Ferry Road | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Jacob Auto Collision Center2925 Headland Drive | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.6 mi | View Shop | |
| B12 Complete Automotive200 White Park Drive | Independent | $139.95CouponBelow avg | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Braxton Automotive on Northside - Asian & Domestic1172 Northside Drive Northwest | Independent | $150.00Coupon | any Brake or Suspension Job over $150 | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.2 mi | View Shop |
| West End Tires568 Lee Street Southwest | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Last verified 60 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.9 mi | View Shop | |
| American Auto Services2206 Cobb Parkway Northwest | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Last verified 56 days agoby PriceMyFix | 13.0 mi | View Shop |
| Group 1 Ford of Kennesaw2205 Barrett Lakes Boulevard | Dealership | $179.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 13.1 mi | View Shop |
| ALM Kennesaw2255 Barrett Lakes Boulevard | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 13.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Town Center Nissan2310 Barrett Lakes Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 13.3 mi | View Shop | |
| B & H WHEELS AND TIRES DALLAS565 Nathan Dean Boulevard | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 13.3 mi | View Shop |
| Kingray used tires inc4116 Dallas Acworth Highway | Independent | $129.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 39 days agoby PriceMyFix | 13.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Transmissions By Joe263 Merchants Drive | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 14.2 mi | View Shop |
| Eurofed Automotive2930 George Busbee Parkway Northwest | Franchise | $149.95Coupon | Last verified 45 days agoby PriceMyFix | 14.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Metropolitan Auto Care and Towing2016 Metropolitan Parkway Southwest | Independent | $179.99Coupon | Last verified 45 days agoby PriceMyFix | 14.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Drew International Brokerage - Used Car Sales2224 Metropolitan Parkway Southwest | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Last verified 113 days agoby PriceMyFix | 14.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Brakes To You Mobile Brake Repair6065 Roswell Road | Independent | $175.00- $1200.00 | depending on what your need | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 15.3 mi | View Shop |
| American Brake & Foreign Car Service1310 Johnson Ferry Road | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 15.6 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Austell, GA costs $166.09 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $79.00 at Walmart Auto Care Center. Dealerships average $179.96 — 14% 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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