Brake Pad Replacement in the area around North Lauderdale, FL averages $171.00, 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 North Lauderdale · September 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in North Lauderdale, 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 North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTAMOTORS833 North Andrews Avenue | Dealership | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Prestige auto repairs & Tires Fort Lauderdale930 Northeast 4th Avenue | Independent | $149.00CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles | Verified 5 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.7 mi | View Shop |
| Holman Motorcars Fort Lauderdale900 East Sunrise Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 34 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Grieco Ford of Fort Lauderdale1333 North Federal Highway | Dealership | $179.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 8.2 mi | View Shop |
| Superior Exotics Team8410 West State Road 84 | Dealership | $179.99Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 8.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Expert Auto Group Inc4301 North Diexe Highway | Dealership | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 8.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Rick Case Kia14500 West Sunrise Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 8.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Sienna Motors2891 North Federal Highway | Dealership | $179.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 8.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Apex Tire & Auto - Lighthouse Point3500 North Federal Highway | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 34 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.9 mi | View Shop |
| Phil Smith Kia4250 North Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.3 mi | View Shop | |
| CarLux Fort Lauderdale2200 South Federal Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 10.1 mi | View Shop |
| Mobile Mechanic of Fort Lauderdale229 Southwest 30th Street | Independent | $149.00CouponBelow avg | Verified 11 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Davie Garage4301 Southwest 64th Avenue | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 10.3 mi | View Shop |
| World Class Auto Repairs9787 Glades Road | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 43 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.6 mi | View Shop | |
| University Mitsubishi5395 South University Drive | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 11.4 mi | View Shop |
| Rob Lambdin's University Dodge Ram5455 South University Drive | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 11.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Tire Kingdom19571 Florida 7 | Independent | $80.00CouponBelow avg | Free Visual Brake Inspection, Includes Front or Rear Brake Pads (or Shoes), Includes Labor, Valid on Most Cars | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 11.9 mi | View Shop |
| Gaff’s Mobile Tires285 Southwest 5th Street | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 70 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Boca Auto Service, LLC303 Northwest 1st Avenue | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Rick Case Genesis Davie3550 Weston Road | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.9 mi | View Shop |
| AmaZinn Used Cars2140 North State Road 7 | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.9 mi | View Shop |
| Weston Nissan3650 Weston Road | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 13.0 mi | View Shop | |
| AutoNation Toyota Weston4050 Weston Road | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 13.1 mi | View Shop |
| AutoNation Toyota Weston Service Center4050 Weston Road | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 13.1 mi | View Shop |
| Boca Classic Motorsports Co.115 Northwest 11th Street | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 13.1 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in North Lauderdale, FL costs $176.68 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $80.00 at Tire Kingdom. Dealerships average $186.83 — 18% 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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