Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Surfside, FL averages $160.00, with prices ranging from $80.00 to $179.99 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Surfside · July 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Surfside, FL range from $80.00 to $179.99 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 Surfside 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 Surfside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Autotech mobile mechanic12864 Biscayne Boulevard | Independent | $179.99 | Most Cars | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.6 mi | View Shop |
| Jaguar North Dade2300 Northeast 151st Street | Dealership | $179.95Coupon | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Florida Tires2170 Northeast 162nd Street | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 93 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Evolution Leasing231 174th Street | Dealership | $179.99- $229.99 | Last verified 93 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Harbour Center's Finest Hand Car Wash18851 Northeast 29th Avenue | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Most vehicles | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.9 mi | View Shop |
| Aventura Collision Center18900 West Dixie Highway | Independent | $179.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 5.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Aventura Motor Service, Aventura Collision Center18920 West Dixie Highway | Dealership | $179.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 5.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Aventura's Finest Hand Car Wash19501 Biscayne Boulevard | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Most vehicles | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.4 mi | View Shop |
| Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires295 Northeast 167th Street | Franchise | $179.99 | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.5 mi | View Shop | |
| DR. TREAD TIRES19790 West Dixie Highway | Dealership | $149.99Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 81 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.6 mi | View Shop |
| Aventura's Finest Hand Car Wash at New Garage19565 Biscayne Boulevard | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Most vehicles | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.6 mi | View Shop |
| Oil Change North Miami Beach -Friendly Motor- Car Repair Shop153 Northeast 167th Street | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Larry's Service Center1861 Bay Road | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Last verified 72 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.0 mi | View Shop | |
| AC Repair Miami Beach1680 Michigan Avenue | Independent | $179.99- $279.99 | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Tire Kingdom100 West Hallandale Beach Boulevard | Independent | $80.00CouponBelow avg | Valid on Most Cars | Verified 2 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.5 mi | View Shop |
| Car For You4006 South State Road 7 | Dealership | $179.99- $279.99 | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Flame Auto Repair2105 Fletcher Street | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Last verified 48 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.3 mi | View Shop | |
| 1 Auto Center Corp1010 East 49th Street | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Carwarriors LLC | Used Car Dealership in Miami, FL3620 Northwest 27th Avenue | Dealership | $179.99 | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Q's Mobile Mechanic Pros of Miami68 Southeast 6th Street | Independent | $179.99- $229.99 | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Carisma Auto Dealer2690 South State Road 7 | Dealership | $149.99Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 8.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Goodwear Auto Center6301 Miramar Parkway | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Last verified 48 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.1 mi | View Shop | |
| E T Auto Repair2319 Northwest 27th Avenue | Independent | $179.99- $229.99 | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Prestige Motors Miami795 East 8th Street | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Last verified 48 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Nation Autos Miami3208 East 4th Avenue | Dealership | $149.99Coupon | Last verified 71 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.5 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Surfside, FL costs $162.78 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $80.00 at Tire Kingdom. Dealerships average $166.64 — 4% 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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