Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Dunwoody, GA averages $175.00, with prices ranging from $80.00 to $199.99 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Dunwoody · October 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Dunwoody, GA range from $80.00 to $199.99 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 Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody 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 |
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| Gravity Autos Sandy Springs7360 Roswell Road | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.9 mi | View Shop |
| Jim Ellis Ford Sandy Springs7555 Roswell Road | Dealership | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.0 mi | View Shop |
| Jim Ellis Buick GMC Atlanta5862 Peachtree Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Jim Ellis Automotive Group5855 Peachtree Boulevard | Dealership | $199.00Coupon | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Hennessy Ford Atlanta5675 Peachtree Boulevard | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.7 mi | View Shop |
| Quick Lane at Hennessy Ford Atlanta5675 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | Dealership | $179.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 59 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.7 mi | View Shop |
| Ed Voyles Kia of Chamblee5647 Peachtree Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Gravity Autos Atlanta5465 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Autobahn Performance6476 Buford Highway | Dealership | $179.99Coupon | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Nalley Lexus Roswell980 Mansell Road | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most cars and light trucks. Includes pads, resurface or replace rotors, and labor. | Last verified 47 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.7 mi | View Shop |
| Auto Fiesta5865 Buford Highway | Dealership | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Nalley Toyota of Roswell11130 Alpharetta Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 61 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.3 mi | View Shop |
| Gravity Autos Roswell11170 Alpharetta Highway | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram11460 Alpharetta Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Avalon Auto1815 Hembree Road | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Ed Voyles Kia2145 Cobb Parkway Southeast | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Antep Auto Sales3717 Lawrenceville Highway | Dealership | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Atlanta Used Car Sales Marietta1781 Cobb Parkway Southeast | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Last verified 79 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Gravity Autos Marietta1830 Cobb Parkway Southeast | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.5 mi | View Shop | |
| VC Cars Gwinnett4132 Buford Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.8 mi | View Shop | |
| ALM Marietta1071 Cobb Parkway Southeast | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Car Connection, Inc2558 Mountain Industrial Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 52 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Gravity Motor Cars468 Cobb Parkway Southeast | Dealership | $179.95Coupon | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.4 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Dunwoody, GA costs $179.92 across 23 shops. The cheapest verified price is $149.95 at Hennessy Ford Atlanta.
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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