Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Hudson, FL averages $170.00, with prices ranging from $100.00 to $199.95 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Hudson · September 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Hudson, FL range from $100.00 to $199.95 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 Hudson 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 Hudson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Brothers Automotive3712 North Nebraska Avenue | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 6 days agoby PriceMyFix | 30.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Citrus Transmission & Auto8270 West Grover Cleveland Boulevard | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Last verified 110 days agoby PriceMyFix | 31.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Donny Mills Auto Sales450 East Bay Drive | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 31.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Largo Auto Center723 West Bay Drive | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Most vehicles | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 31.6 mi | View Shop |
| Auto Analyst & Repair7755 West Homosassa Trail | Independent | $100.00Below avg | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 32.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Stout's Auto Service1801 South Belcher Road | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 32.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Village Cadillac of Homosassa2431 South Suncoast Boulevard | Dealership | $179.95Coupon | Most vehicles | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 32.7 mi | View Shop |
| Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires13015 Seminole Boulevard | Franchise | $100.00CouponBelow avg | Verified todayby PriceMyFix | 33.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Dynamic Motors12199 Seminole Boulevard | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 33.7 mi | View Shop |
| Jenkins Chevrolet Of Homosassa1035 South Suncoast Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. Includes pads and labor. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 34.0 mi | View Shop |
| Jenkins Chevrolet of Homosassa Service1035 South Suncoast Boulevard | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. Includes pads and labor. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 34.0 mi | View Shop |
| Gator Ford11780 Tampa Gateway Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 34.4 mi | View Shop |
| Evo Motors11809 U.S. 92 | Dealership | $149.00CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 34.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Brandon Ford9090 Adamo Dr | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 35.3 mi | View Shop |
| CarPoint of Tampa Bay11715 East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 35.7 mi | View Shop |
| P & M Automotive Inc1110 South 90th Street | Independent | $199.00CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles | Verified 6 days agoby PriceMyFix | 35.9 mi | View Shop |
| Top Gun Automotive (Now Buford's Garage)8592 Seminole Boulevard | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 11 days agoby PriceMyFix | 36.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Buford's Garage Inc.8592 Seminole Boulevard | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 36.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Sammys Auto1403 South Parsons Avenue | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Most cars and light trucks. Includes pads, labor, and hardware. Excludes performance and heavy-duty vehicles. | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 36.1 mi | View Shop |
| Jenkins Kia of Crystal River1850 Southeast US Highway 19 | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 36.3 mi | View Shop |
| Tires2Go Florida6290 Park Boulevard | Independent | $129.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 36.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Tampa Auto Doctor6840 South MacDill Avenue | Independent | $199.00CouponAbove avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 36.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Suncoast Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM8755 Park Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 36.5 mi | View Shop |
| Crystal River Fast Lube & Repair1050 Southeast US Highway 19 | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 36.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Absolute Auto Repair13095 U.S. 92 | Independent | $149.00CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 36.7 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Hudson, FL costs $166.21 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $100.00 at Auto Analyst & Repair. Dealerships average $177.86 — 12% 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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