Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Miami Gardens, FL averages $172.00, with prices ranging from $80.00 to $199.95 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Miami Gardens · September 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Miami Gardens, FL range from $80.00 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 Miami Gardens 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 Miami Gardens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota of North Miami (Service)444 Northwest 165th Street | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.7 mi | View Shop |
| Oil Change North Miami Beach -Friendly Motor- Car Repair Shop153 Northeast 167th Street | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Manny The Mechanic1900 Southwest 100th Terrace | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 4.0 mi | View Shop |
| Lakes Auto Center698 West 84th Street | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.4 mi | View Shop | |
| 25/8 mobile tire shop llc15450 New Barn Road | Independent | $179.95Coupon | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Jap Tech Inc7701 Pines Boulevard | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Verified 5 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Xtreme Automotive Repairs, Inc5934 Funston Street | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 4.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Round the Clock Roadside Assistance10590 Southwest City Center boulevard | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 5.0 mi | View Shop |
| Brake World Pembroke Pines- pines & palm ave10225 Pines Boulevard | Independent | $129.99CouponBelow avg | Includes pads, rotors, and labor | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.1 mi | View Shop |
| Luxe Auto Repair6031 Hollywood Boulevard | Independent | $199.00CouponAbove avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 5.3 mi | View Shop | |
| JNL Auto Repair400 North State Road 7 | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 5.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Yan Auto Repair901 North State Road 7 | Independent | $199.00CouponAbove avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 5.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Aventura Collision Center18900 West Dixie Highway | Independent | $179.95Coupon | Last verified 63 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Express Sliding Door Repair — Aventura19580 West Dixie Highway | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Anthony Garage Door & Electric Gate Repair18851 Northeast 29th Avenue | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Last verified 35 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Hialeah Auto Care Center5988 West 20th Avenue | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Tire Kingdom100 West Hallandale Beach Boulevard | Independent | $80.00CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 6.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Prestige Auto Repairs & Tires Hollywood2425 Pembroke Road | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Most vehicles | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 6.8 mi | View Shop |
| Flame Auto Repair2105 Fletcher Street | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Last verified 94 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Westland Auto Center4000 West 16th Avenue | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Artemisa Auto Air Inc261 West 23rd Street | Independent | $139.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Tire Express II2281 West 4th Avenue | Independent | $129.99CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 7.4 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Miami Gardens, FL costs $160.79 across 22 shops. The cheapest verified price is $80.00 at Tire Kingdom.
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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