Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Johns Creek, GA averages $178.00, with prices ranging from $149.00 to $199.99 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Johns Creek · October 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Johns Creek, GA range from $149.00 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 Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram11460 Alpharetta Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.6 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 | 7.7 mi | View Shop |
| Nalley Lexus Roswell Service Center980 Mansell Road | Independent | $149.00CouponBelow avg | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Scott's Auto Center820 Peachtree Parkway | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Robert's Automotive325 Sharon Industrial Way Northwest | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Last verified 39 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Gravity Autos Roswell11170 Alpharetta Highway | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Nalley Toyota of Roswell11130 Alpharetta Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 61 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.1 mi | View Shop |
| Fixed in Faith Mobile Auto Repair2405 Summerlake Drive | Independent | $149.00CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.2 mi | View Shop |
| Southern Auto Imports Alpharetta1805 Grassland Parkway | Dealership | $179.95Coupon | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Precision Mobile Wheel Alignment725 Brogdon Road | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Smith Tire and Service1220 Alpharetta Street | Independent | $150.00Below avg | half the price quoted by the Mazda dealership | Verified 2 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.8 mi | View Shop |
| Premier Auto Repair1177 Alpharetta Street | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Five Brothers Auto Cumming3344 Buford Highway | Dealership | $179.99Coupon | Last verified 65 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires4960 Atlanta Highway | Franchise | $179.99 | Last verified 45 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Eurofed Automotive8135 Roswell Road | Franchise | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Precision Tune Auto Care416 Pleasant Hill Road | Franchise | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Last verified 61 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.7 mi | View Shop |
| Crabapple Automotive12265 Crabapple Road | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.8 mi | View Shop |
| Car Budget llc3629 Lawrenceville Highway | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Last verified 52 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.9 mi | View Shop |
| Jim Ellis Buick GMC Atlanta5862 Peachtree Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Jim Ellis Automotive Group5855 Peachtree Boulevard | Dealership | $199.00Coupon | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Eurofed Automotive3900 North Peachtree Road | Franchise | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Georgia Auto Gallery5384 Lawrenceville Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Hennessy Ford Atlanta5675 Peachtree Boulevard | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.4 mi | View Shop |
| Quick Lane at Hennessy Ford Atlanta5675 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | Dealership | $179.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 59 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.4 mi | View Shop |
| Killian Hill Service Center24 Killian Hill Road Southwest | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 83 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.4 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Johns Creek, GA costs $176.64 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $149.00 at Nalley Lexus Roswell Service Center. Dealerships average $182.37 — 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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