Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Surfside, FL averages $158.00, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics in Motion LLC Mobile Mechanics1065 Southwest 8th Street | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 9.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Tire Express Corp3809 Northwest 36th Street | Independent | $129.99CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 9.7 mi | View Shop |
| Road King Auto Sales5920 Dewey Street | Dealership | $149.99Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 9.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Artemisa Auto Air Inc261 West 23rd Street | Independent | $139.99Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 10.4 mi | View Shop | |
| JNL Auto Repair400 North State Road 7 | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 10.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Tire Express II2281 West 4th Avenue | Independent | $129.99CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.5 mi | View Shop |
| Auto Solutions MobilePembroke Road | Independent | $179.99Above avg | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Tire Kingdom2821 Southwest 8th Street | Independent | $80.00CouponBelow avg | up to | Verified todayby PriceMyFix | 10.7 mi | View Shop |
| VJ Tires & Auto Repair Service1000 North State Road 7 | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Most vehicles | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 10.9 mi | View Shop |
| Miami Lakes Chevrolet16600 Northwest 57th Avenue | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 10.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Car Factory Outlet Miami709 Northwest 42nd Avenue | Dealership | $129.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 49 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.0 mi | View Shop | |
| 7-11 Tire1625 North State Road 7 | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Last verified 49 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.2 mi | View Shop | |
| JP AUTOS1600 North State Road 7 | Dealership | $179.99- $229.99Above avg | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Mecánico a Domicilio Electricista y Aire Acondicionado Diesel y Gasolina1200 West 64th Terrace | Independent | $179.99- $279.99Above avg | Last verified 93 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Tech Auto Sales5060 West 12th Avenue | Dealership | $179.95Above avg | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Super Deal Motors2095 North State Road 7 | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 11.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Hollywood Chrysler Jeep2100 North State Road 7 | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Most vehicles | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 11.5 mi | View Shop |
| Jap Tech Inc7701 Pines Boulevard | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Verified 2 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.5 mi | View Shop | |
| 25/8 mobile tire shop llc15450 New Barn Road | Independent | $179.95CouponAbove avg | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Westland Auto Center4000 West 16th Avenue | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Maxman Auto Repair1750 West 41st Street | Independent | $179.99Above avg | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Sharp Deal Automobiles3095 West Okeechobee Road | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 12.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Manny The Mechanic1900 Southwest 100th Terrace | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 49 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.3 mi | View Shop |
| Manny's Auto Service, Inc.5609 Northwest 6th Street | Independent | $179.99- $279.99Above avg | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.3 mi | View Shop | |
| CarBrain7920 Northwest 154th Street | Dealership | $149.99Coupon | Last verified 81 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.9 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Surfside, FL costs $152.78 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $80.00 at Tire Kingdom. Dealerships average $154.41 — 2% 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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