Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Sun City Center, FL averages $198.00, with prices ranging from $149.95 to $250.00 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Sun City Center · June 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Sun City Center, FL range from $149.95 to $250.00 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 Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center 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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| Alens used cars llc5228 34th Street North | Dealership | $179.99 | Last verified 59 days agoby PriceMyFix | 20.6 mi | View Shop | |
| BCC Auto services2316 West Hillsborough Avenue | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Verified 4 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 20.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Crown Kia St Petersburg6500 US Highway 19 North | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Verified 4 days agoby PriceMyFix | 21.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Tampa Auto Showroom4402 West Crest Avenue | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 21.6 mi | View Shop |
| Ferman Chevrolet Tampa11001 N Florida Ave | Dealership | $209.95Coupon | Most ACDelco Gold Front Brake Pads Installed*. 24 Months/Unlimited Mile Warranty** | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 22.5 mi | View Shop |
| Absolute Auto Repair13095 U.S. 92 | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 22.6 mi | View Shop |
| Big Tires & More Tire Pros5317 Park Boulevard | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 22.6 mi | View Shop | |
| NORTHERN TIRE & AUTO8016 West Hillsborough Avenue | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 54 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Mission Automotive Enterprises Sales and Repair4803 East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | Dealership | $199.95- $249.95 | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Gus's Auto Repair Glass & Tinting Inc.4757 East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 59 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Orlando's Auto Service LLC7910 Anderson Road | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Daniel's Auto Sales LLC4001 Florida 574 | Dealership | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 59 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Pauls Mobile Tire Service2410 Airport Road | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Last verified 59 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.3 mi | View Shop |
| Roadrunner Oil & Lube Center2303 James L Redman Parkway | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 54 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Bayshore Automotive611 South Alexander Street | Dealership | $179.99 | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Onyx Automotive LLC11455 66th Street North | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 59 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Aviles Tires2101 Reynolds Street | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Magnetic Motors LLC10911 Endeavour Way | Dealership | $199.99Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.1 mi | View Shop |
| Randy’s Auto Repair and Tire12235 66th Street North | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Parts and labor included. Most vehicles. | Verified 4 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.1 mi | View Shop |
| Jes Omega tires4200 Florida 60 | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 59 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Bergs Towing & Auto Service206 Waller Street | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 59 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.3 mi | View Shop | |
| German Tech Inc10881 75th Street North | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.5 mi | View Shop | |
| European Autohaus1105 East Bearss Avenue | Independent | $229.95Above avg | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Specialty Car and Truck8040 Ulmerton Road | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 59 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Levan Automotive8380 Ulmerton Road | Dealership | $229.99- $329.99Above avg | Last verified 54 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.9 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Sun City Center, FL costs $192.38 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $149.95 at Absolute Auto Repair. Dealerships average $202.98 — 10% 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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