Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Milton, GA averages $158.00, with prices ranging from $80.00 to $229.95 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Milton · July 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Milton, GA range from $80.00 to $229.95 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 Milton 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 Milton 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 |
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| Extra Mile Automotive2875 Bethany Bend | Independent | $229.95Above avg | Last verified 91 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.8 mi | View Shop | |
| 9 North Tire13689 Georgia 9 | Independent | $179.99Above avg | Last verified 91 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.1 mi | View Shop | |
| USA Used Cars6735 Atlanta Highway | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Walmart Auto Care Center5200 Windward Parkway | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 5 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.7 mi | View Shop | |
| German Car Repair Inc6070 Atlanta Highway | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 6 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Land A Cars5830 Atlanta Highway | Dealership | $179.95Above avg | Last verified 91 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers5855 Gateway Drive | Franchise | $149.99Coupon | Verified 7 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Bavarian Motor Cars5870 Gateway Drive | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 7 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Mr. Tire Auto Service CentersAlpharetta Highway | Franchise | $149.99Coupon | Verified 5 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.7 mi | View Shop | |
| The Crew Auto Sales820 McFarland Parkway | Dealership | $149.99Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 91 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.1 mi | View Shop |
| Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram11460 Alpharetta Highway | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Noble Auto1815 Hembree Road | Dealership | $149.99Coupon | Last verified 91 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Eurofed Automotive11090 Old Roswell Road | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Verified 6 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Nalley Lexus Roswell Service Center980 Mansell Road | Independent | $149.00Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 6.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers895 Mansell Road | Independent | $179.99Above avg | Last verified 91 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta Service Center1550 Mansell Road | Independent | $149.00Coupon | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Smith Tire and Service1220 Alpharetta Street | Independent | $150.00 | half the price quoted by the Mazda dealership | Verified 6 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.4 mi | View Shop |
| Butler Tires and Wheels11750 Jones Bridge Road | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Last verified 91 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.7 mi | View Shop | |
| TireSouth4865 Alabama Road | Independent | $179.99Above avg | Last verified 91 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers10945 State Bridge Road | Franchise | $149.99Coupon | Verified 5 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers1574 Holcomb Bridge Road | Franchise | $149.99Coupon | Verified 6 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Roswell Transmission and Car Care Inc.105 Hill Street | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Last verified 54 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Speed Auto Repair of Suwanee7120 McGinnis Ferry Road | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Most cars and light trucks. Includes pads, labor, and hardware. Excludes performance and heavy-duty vehicles. | Verified 7 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.8 mi | View Shop |
| Fixed in Faith Mobile Auto Repair2405 Summerlake Drive | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Most vehicles | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.9 mi | View Shop |
| Mavis Tires & Brakes890 Marietta Highway | Franchise | $80.00CouponBelow avg | Includes Front or Rear Brake Pads (or Shoes) and Labor. Valid on Most Cars | Last verified 59 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.0 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Milton, GA costs $155.10 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $80.00 at Mavis Tires & Brakes. Dealerships average $155.97 — 1% 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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