Brake Pad Replacement in the area around North Palm Beach, FL averages $181.00, with prices ranging from $100.00 to $199.99 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of North Palm Beach · September 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in North Palm Beach, FL range from $100.00 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 North Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Auto Repair & Tire INC9730 Florida A1A Alternate | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 68 days agoby PriceMyFix | 0.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Quick Lane Auto Center | West Palm Beach1209 Northlake Boulevard | Independent | $190.00 | per axle | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 0.6 mi | View Shop |
| All Star Auto Service1420 10th Court | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Last verified 42 days agoby PriceMyFix | 0.9 mi | View Shop | |
| North Palm Japanese Auto802 Old Dixie Highway | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 1.3 mi | View Shop |
| Good Guys Auto Repair LLC1700 Avenue L | Independent | $179.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 2.9 mi | View Shop | |
| TOMAS TIRES & AUTO SERVICES7150 Devons Road | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 2.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Angel's Autocare Center1100 53rd Court South | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 4.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Pete's Auto Repair4349 Okeechobee Boulevard | Independent | $149.00CouponBelow avg | per axle | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 7.7 mi | View Shop |
| Mike's Auto Repair & A/C225 Venus Street | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 93 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Bill Tyson's Auto Repair, Royal Palm Beach1213 North State Road 7 | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 10.6 mi | View Shop |
| Foreign Auto Specialists8446 Belvedere Road | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 42 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Corbin's Auto Repair3745 South Congress Avenue | Independent | $199.00Coupon | Most vehicles | Last verified 70 days agoby PriceMyFix | 13.6 mi | View Shop |
| Bill Tyson's Auto Repair, Wellington3031 Fortune Way | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 15.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Apex Automotive3200 Fairlane Farms Road | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 70 days agoby PriceMyFix | 15.6 mi | View Shop |
| Apex Automotive - Boynton3922 Hypoluxo Road | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 17.1 mi | View Shop |
| Affordable Auto Repair Tire Center of Boynton Beach7427 South Military Trail | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Last verified 115 days agoby PriceMyFix | 17.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Bill Tyson's Auto Repair, Boynton Beach2500 Quantum Lakes Drive | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 18.8 mi | View Shop | |
| A&E Mobile Tire Services & More Inc139 Northeast 15th Avenue | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 19.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Neal's Autohaus Inc902 North Federal Highway | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 42 days agoby PriceMyFix | 19.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Delray Auto Repair & Quick Lube765 Northeast 6th Avenue | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 23.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Elite Auto Repair445 Northeast 6th Avenue | Independent | $199.00Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 24.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Precision Tune Auto Care1 Linton Boulevard | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Last verified 48 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.1 mi | View Shop |
| Elite Auto Repair4756 Northwest Boca Raton Boulevard | Independent | $199.00Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 29.4 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in North Palm Beach, FL costs $178.93 across 23 shops. The cheapest verified price is $149.00 at Pete's Auto Repair.
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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