Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Rex, GA averages $203.00, with prices ranging from $149.99 to $279.99 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Rex · June 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Rex, GA range from $149.99 to $279.99 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 Rex 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 Rex 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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| Eagles Landing Import Specialist56 Banks Road | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Peach State Auto Sales3964 North Henry Boulevard | Dealership | $179.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers1479 Hudson Bridge Road | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Eagles Landing Auto Spa3255 North Henry Boulevard | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Christian Brothers Automotive Eagles Landing450 Eagles Landing Parkway | Franchise | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Wheel Accent+Used tires Decatur3130 Panthersville Road | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.3 mi | View Shop | |
| TireSouth - Riverdale Store8063 Georgia 85 | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Boyd Tire Pros3495 Norman Berry Drive | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Your AutoDealer Inc.3647 Jodeco Road | Dealership | $179.95- $279.95 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.2 mi | View Shop | |
| McDonough New and Used Tires3657 Jodeco Road | Independent | $179.99- $279.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Dual Automotive3940 Jodeco Road | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Ace Auto Finance1876 Princeton Avenue | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Jay's Wheel Repair & Tire Shop3311 Glenwood Road | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Georgia Truck World1926 Georgia 155 North | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.5 mi | View Shop | |
| AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care2609 North Church Street | Franchise | $199.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Rowland Auto Services1661 Ware Avenue | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.8 mi | View Shop |
| Nesh Auto Sales2950 Midway Road | Dealership | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Cymill Motors5950 Covington Highway | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Capital Auto Sales4454 Covington Highway | Dealership | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Intown AutoCare641 East Lake Drive | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Williams Auto Services1118 Georgia 54 | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Auto Medics of McDonough310 Atlanta Street | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.1 mi | View Shop | |
| NuBrakes Mobile Brake Repair802 Glynn Street North | Independent | $189.00 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.3 mi | View Shop | |
| EJ Motors67 Keys Ferry Street | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 13.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Firestone Complete Auto Care3000 Headland Drive Southwest | Franchise | $249.99Above avg | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 13.1 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Rex, GA costs $199.94 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $149.99 at Nesh Auto Sales.
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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