Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Palm Coast, FL averages $175.00, with prices ranging from $60.00 to $199.95 based on 45 verified prices from 45 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Palm Coast · September 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Palm Coast, FL range from $60.00 to $199.95 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 45 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 Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeLand Auto Fix1023 North Woodland Boulevard | Independent | $149.00CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 37.7 mi | View Shop |
| LP & Sons Auto Care342 West New York Avenue | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 39.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Citi Auto, Inc.700 South Woodland Boulevard | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 39.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Moe’s Mobile Brake Repair210 West Beresford Avenue | Independent | $60.00Below avg | Verified 1 day agoby PriceMyFix | 39.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Rick's Auto Marketing Center South1207 North Dixie Freeway | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 40.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Kaiser GMC Truck1590 South Woodland Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 40.8 mi | View Shop | |
| DeLand Reliable Cars & Trucks2180 South Woodland Boulevard | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 41.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Garber Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram3408 U.S. 17 | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Per axle. Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 42.0 mi | View Shop |
| Mullinax Ford of New Smyrna Beach | Service Center2317 Florida 44 | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 42.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Mullinax Ford of New Smyrna Beach | Dealership2317 Florida 44 | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 11 days agoby PriceMyFix | 42.1 mi | View Shop |
| Quick Lane Auto Center | New Smyrna Beach2311 Florida 44 | Independent | $199.00CouponAbove avg | Includes pad replacement, resurfacing or replacement of rotors, and caliper inspection. Most vehicles. | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 42.1 mi | View Shop |
| Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires2835 South Woodland Boulevard | Franchise | $179.99 | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 42.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Garber Chevrolet Buick GMC3340 U.S. 17 | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 42.2 mi | View Shop |
| Southern Auto Repair & Restoration, LLC1603 Canal Street | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 42.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Coggin Deland Ford2655 North Volusia Avenue | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 42.8 mi | View Shop |
| Coggin Chevrolet in Jacksonville10880 Philips Highway | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 45.4 mi | View Shop |
| RPM Automotive1807 East West Parkway | Independent | $100.00CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 46.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Apex Tire & Auto3575 U.S. 17 | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Last verified 62 days agoby PriceMyFix | 48.2 mi | View Shop |
| Legacy Automotive2487 County Road 220 | Independent | $199.00CouponAbove avg | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 48.9 mi | View Shop | |
| DBMW German Auto Repair904 9th Avenue South | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 6 days agoby PriceMyFix | 49.3 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Palm Coast, FL costs $171.81 across 20 shops. The cheapest verified price is $60.00 at Moe’s Mobile Brake Repair. Dealerships average $187.45 — 16% 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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