Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Dade City, FL averages $194.00, with prices ranging from $149.95 to $249.99 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Dade City · June 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Dade City, FL range from $149.95 to $249.99 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 Dade City 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 Dade City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferman Buick GMC – Wesley Chapel24252 Florida 54 | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 18.2 mi | View Shop | |
| GRACELAND AUTO LLC10426 Main Street | Dealership | $179.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 22.1 mi | View Shop | |
| HNH MOTORS17618 U.S. 41 | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Cars41 - Eagle Eye Trading LLC17416 U.S. 41 | Dealership | $179.95 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Daniel's Auto Sales LLC4001 Florida 574 | Dealership | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Drive Now FL3724 U.S. 92 | Dealership | $179.99 | Last verified 35 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Mission Automotive Enterprises Sales and Repair4803 East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95- $249.95 | Last verified 35 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Regal Automotive2615 Lakeland Hills Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Bayshore Automotive611 South Alexander Street | Dealership | $179.99 | Last verified 35 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.9 mi | View Shop | |
| A Car Lot Inc.10805 U.S. 92 | Dealership | $179.99- $229.99 | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Valantino Motors1402 Lenna Avenue | Dealership | $179.99- $229.99 | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Lovering Auto Sales111 Bartow Road | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Bayside Automall126 South Lake Parker Avenue | Dealership | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 27.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Car Choice5803 North 56th Street | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 27.8 mi | View Shop | |
| CarHeroes9389 North Florida Avenue | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 27.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Ferman Chevrolet Tampa11001 N Florida Ave | Dealership | $209.95Coupon | Most ACDelco Gold Front Brake Pads Installed*. 24 Months/Unlimited Mile Warranty** | Last verified 35 days agoby PriceMyFix | 28.0 mi | View Shop |
| Regal Used Cars Lakeland1105 Bartow Road | Dealership | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 28.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Auto Bay of Tampa329 East Brandon Boulevard | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 30.0 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Dade City, FL costs $191.64 across 18 shops. The cheapest verified price is $149.95 at Ferman Buick GMC – Wesley Chapel.
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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