Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Fern Park, FL averages $162.00, 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 Fern Park · July 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Fern Park, FL 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 Fern Park 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 Fern Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Auto & Tires8495 South US Highway 17 92 | Independent | $199.99CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 0.2 mi | View Shop |
| Car Dr. Orlando8750 S 17-92 | Independent | $179.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 0.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Casselberry Auto Service1500 East Altamonte Drive | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 0.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Mahoney's Auto Repair1120 North Orlando Avenue | Independent | $179.99Above avg | per axle | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.2 mi | View Shop |
| Affordable Import Auto Inc.1290 South US Highway 17 92 | Dealership | $179.99- $229.99Above avg | Last verified 83 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Marty's Automotive - a Main Street Auto shop154 Mingo Trail | Independent | $150.00Coupon | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.1 mi | View Shop | |
| 4ever Tires460 West State Road 434 | Independent | $179.99Above avg | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Doollies Auto Repair490 West State Road 434 | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.2 mi | View Shop | |
| MROD'S GARAGE800 West State Road 434 | Independent | $179.99- $229.99Above avg | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Family Auto Brokers Inc611 East State Road 434 | Dealership | $149.99Coupon | Verified 1 day agoby PriceMyFix | 3.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Tire Kingdom2701 Lee Road | Independent | $80.00CouponBelow avg | Valid on Most Cars | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.8 mi | View Shop |
| Tire Kingdom2216 Aloma Avenue | Independent | $80.00CouponBelow avg | Includes Front or Rear Brake Pads (or Shoes) and Labor. Valid on Most Cars. | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.9 mi | View Shop |
| E&R Tire7404 Edgewater Drive | Independent | $179.99Above avg | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.9 mi | View Shop | |
| AutoFocus Mobile Mechanics1650 North Mills Avenue | Independent | $179.99- $229.99Above avg | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Carlito's Tires2100 North Forsyth Road | Independent | $179.99Above avg | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Mobile Auto Mechanic924 North Magnolia Avenue | Independent | $179.99Above avg | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Plug Used Tires1791 South Orange Blossom Trail | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 7.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Walmart Auto Care Center1700 South Orange Blossom Trail | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 7.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Affordable Used Tires Wholesale701 West Robinson Street | Independent | $179.99Above avg | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Mullinax Ford of Central Florida | Service Center1551 East Semoran Boulevard | Independent | $95.00Below avg | New brakes can cost about $95 per wheel, including professional installation and parts. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 8.1 mi | View Shop |
| Discount Auto Center & Mufflers Shop127 South Orange Blossom Trail | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Quick Lane Auto Center | Apopka1551 East Semoran Boulevard | Independent | $95.00Below avg | per wheel, including professional installation and parts | Last verified 61 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.2 mi | View Shop |
| Motor Car Concepts II Inc900 South Orange Blossom Trail | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Verified 11 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Interstate Auto Center4398 West Colonial Drive | Dealership | $179.99Above avg | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Auto Point Car Care1150 East Semoran Boulevard | Independent | $179.95CouponAbove avg | Last verified 71 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.6 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Fern Park, FL costs $156.38 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $80.00 at Tire Kingdom. Dealerships average $164.98 — 7% 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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