Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Tavares, FL averages $194.00, with prices ranging from $80.00 to $229.99 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Tavares · June 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Tavares, FL range from $80.00 to $229.99 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 Tavares 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 Tavares 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford of Clermont - Service1101 Florida 50 | Independent | $229.95Above avg | Last verified 54 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Central Florida Auto Repair1779 South Orange Blossom Trail | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 19.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Crawford Tire Service, Inc110 Taylor Street | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 19.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Quality Car Care Inc.751 Roper Parkway | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 20.0 mi | View Shop | |
| U.S. Tire Imports Inc12475 West Colonial Drive | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 20.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Royal Motors North12475 West Colonial Drive | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 20.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Enzo Auto Service880 Maguire Road | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 20.6 mi | View Shop | |
| On the Spot Auto Body12844 Grovehurst Avenue | Independent | $199.00Coupon | Last verified 54 days agoby PriceMyFix | 21.3 mi | View Shop | |
| E&R Tire7404 Edgewater Drive | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 21.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Muscle Tire2620 North Hiawassee Road | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 21.9 mi | View Shop |
| Ocoee Roof Repair2582 Maguire Road | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 54 days agoby PriceMyFix | 22.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Onsite Orlando Mobile Mechanic161 Peacock Drive | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.0 mi | View Shop | |
| MROD'S GARAGE800 West State Road 434 | Independent | $179.99- $229.99 | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Sundown Mobile Commercial Tires Road Service305 Dane Lane | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.8 mi | View Shop | |
| 4ever Tires460 West State Road 434 | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Auto Tech of Orlando1206 Lee Road | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 55 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change189 South Ronald Reagan Boulevard | Independent | $229.99Above avg | Last verified 54 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Addis Tire Outlet4560 West Colonial Drive | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Tire Kingdom2701 Lee Road | Independent | $80.00CouponBelow avg | Valid on Most Cars | Verified 2 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.0 mi | View Shop |
| Maitland Tire Co233 Orlando Avenue | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Gregg Smith Automotive6202 Southeast Abshier Boulevard | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Wilke's General Automotive12030 Southeast 53rd Terrace Road | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Auto Pro MobileSouth Kirkman Road | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 55 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Eurotech German Car Service659 Nicolet Avenue | Independent | $199.99Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 26.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Baseline Tire & Total Car Care10950 U.S. 441 | Independent | $139.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 3 days agoby PriceMyFix | 27.1 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Tavares, FL costs $192.34 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $80.00 at Tire Kingdom.
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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