Brake Pad Replacement in Delray Beach, FL averages $197.00, with prices ranging from $129.99 to $279.99 based on 29 verified prices from 29 local shops.
Prices verified from 29 Delray Beach shops · June 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Delray Beach, FL range from $129.99 to $279.99 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 29 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 Delray 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 Delray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Auto Repair445 Northeast 6th Avenue | Independent | $199.00Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 0.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Delray Auto Repair & Quick Lube765 Northeast 6th Avenue | Independent | $179.95 | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 0.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Quality Oil Brakes, Auto Repair & AC16 Northwest 18th Avenue | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Tires Plus1801 West Atlantic Avenue | Franchise | $199.99 | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Quality Oil Exchange Inc1801 West Atlantic Avenue | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Eric's Wrench Inc145 South Congress Avenue | Independent | $279.99- $379.99Above avg | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Delray Tire and Auto - Firestone90 North Congress Avenue | Franchise | $129.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Best Auto & Economy Tire220 North Congress Avenue | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Arnst Ocean Automotive and Classic222 North Congress Avenue | Independent | $249.95Above avg | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.4 mi | View Shop | |
| A&H Automotive1601 Southwest 10th Street | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Motorcars of Palm Beach2201 West Atlantic Avenue | Dealership | $249.99CouponAbove avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 1.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Cash Now Auto2201 West Atlantic Avenue | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 1.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Precision Auto Care & Tires1 Linton Boulevard | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Most vehicles | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.5 mi | View Shop |
| Tires4U21 Linton Boulevard | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Mercedes-Benz of Delray1001 Linton Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.6 mi | View Shop |
| Schumacher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Delray2102 South Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.7 mi | View Shop | |
| BMW of Delray Beach1311 Linton Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Grieco Mazda of Delray Beach2001 South Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.7 mi | View Shop |
| Grieco Nissan of Delray Beach2200 South Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.8 mi | View Shop |
| Delray Buick GMC2400 South Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.0 mi | View Shop |
| Grieco Ford of Delray Beach2501 South Federal Highway | Dealership | $179.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.0 mi | View Shop |
| Delray Acura2500 South Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 2.1 mi | View Shop |
| Grieco Chevrolet of Delray Beach2605 South Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.1 mi | View Shop |
| Delray Honda2500 South Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.1 mi | View Shop |
| Ed Morse Automotive Group2850 Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Per axle. Most vehicles. | Verified todayby PriceMyFix | 2.2 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Delray Beach, FL costs $196.33 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $129.99 at Delray Tire and Auto - Firestone. Dealerships average $198.54 — 3% 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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