Brake Pad Replacement in Marietta, GA averages $197.00, with prices ranging from $149.00 to $349.99 based on 42 verified prices from 42 local shops.
Prices verified from 42 Marietta shops · July 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Marietta, GA range from $149.00 to $349.99 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 42 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 Marietta 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 Marietta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eiffel's Place1791 Roswell Road | Independent | $229.95 | Last verified 91 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Wylie Automotive1035 Wylie Road | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Verified 2 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.0 mi | View Shop | |
| ALM Marietta1071 Cobb Parkway Southeast | Dealership | $279.99Above avg | Verified 2 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.1 mi | View Shop | |
| SML Auto Sales2265 Roswell Road | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 7 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.0 mi | View Shop |
| Jiffy Lube Oil Change1605 Cobb Parkway Southeast | Franchise | $199.99Coupon | Verified 5 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Midas1764 Cobb Parkway Southeast | Franchise | $199.99Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.4 mi | View Shop |
| Gravity Autos Marietta1830 Cobb Parkway Southeast | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 6 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Precision Tune Auto Care1775 Cobb Parkway Southeast | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 6 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.4 mi | View Shop |
| Atlanta Used Car Sales Marietta1781 Cobb Parkway Southeast | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Jiffy Lube Oil Change2550 Delk Road Southeast | Franchise | $199.99Coupon | Verified 5 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Car Spa Oil Change2330 Windy Hill Road Southeast | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 6 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Accurate Care Automotive3143 Canton Road | Independent | $229.95 | Last verified 91 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers3535 Austell Road Southwest | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 91 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.4 mi | View Shop | |
| NuBrakes Mobile Brake Repair4249 Roswell Road | Independent | $349.99Above avg | Last verified 91 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.3 mi | View Shop | |
| American Brake & Foreign Car Service1310 Johnson Ferry Road | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Verified 7 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Marietta Auto Repair815 Jamerson Road | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 5 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Woodstock New and Used Tires935 A Jamerson Road | Independent | $179.99- $229.99 | Last verified 92 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.2 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Marietta, GA costs $199.97 across 17 shops. The cheapest verified price is $149.95 at SML Auto Sales.
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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