Brake Pad Replacement in Fort Lauderdale, FL averages $191.00, with prices ranging from $99.99 to $229.99 based on 28 verified prices from 28 local shops.
Prices verified from 28 Fort Lauderdale shops · June 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Fort Lauderdale, FL range from $99.99 to $229.99 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 28 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale Mobile Mechanic1515 East Broward Boulevard | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 0.6 mi | View Shop |
| Layton's Garage114 Southwest 9th Street | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Verified todayby PriceMyFix | 0.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Direct Deal Autos817 North Andrews Avenue | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Verified todayby PriceMyFix | 0.9 mi | View Shop | |
| INSTAMOTORS833 North Andrews Avenue | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 0.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Big Boys Tires924 Northeast 4th Avenue | Independent | $179.99- $229.99 | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Holman Motorcars Fort Lauderdale900 East Sunrise Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.0 mi | View Shop |
| Jiffy Lube444 East Sunrise Boulevard | Franchise | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 35 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Rolling Wheels Inc.125 East Sunrise Boulevard | Dealership | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Fort Lauderdale Collection South1301 East Sunrise Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Vertical Automotive Fort Lauderdale707 Northeast 11th Street | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Verified todayby PriceMyFix | 1.2 mi | View Shop | |
| BMW of Fort Lauderdale1441 South Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Verified todayby PriceMyFix | 1.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Flash Lube Oil Change400 Northeast 13th Street | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified todayby PriceMyFix | 1.4 mi | View Shop |
| Southport Auto Repair101 Southwest 17th Street | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Audi Fort Lauderdale1200 North Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Grieco Ford of Fort Lauderdale1333 North Federal Highway | Dealership | $179.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified todayby PriceMyFix | 1.8 mi | View Shop |
| Grieco Chevrolet of Fort Lauderdale1300 North Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified todayby PriceMyFix | 1.9 mi | View Shop |
| Brakes Master | Mobile Brake Repair931 Northwest 14th Street | Independent | $100.00- $200.00Below avg | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.9 mi | View Shop | |
| TxTCharlie2125 South Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.9 mi | View Shop | |
| CarLux Fort Lauderdale2200 South Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified todayby PriceMyFix | 1.9 mi | View Shop |
| Mobile Mechanic of Fort Lauderdale229 Southwest 30th Street | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 45 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Broward Tire and Mechanic Shop3090 West Broward Boulevard | Independent | $149.00CouponBelow avg | Verified todayby PriceMyFix | 3.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Lipton Toyota1700 West Oakland Park Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.4 mi | View Shop |
| DAVIE TIRE SHOP CORP3800 Davie Boulevard | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.0 mi | View Shop |
| T & L Auto Repair and Tires1211 South State Road 7 | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Gunther Motor Company1800 South State Road 7 | Dealership | $229.95Above avg | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.3 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Fort Lauderdale, FL costs $191.13 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $100.00 at Brakes Master | Mobile Brake Repair. Dealerships average $196.89 — 6% 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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