Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Temple Terrace, FL averages $166.00, with prices ranging from $80.00 to $199.95 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Temple Terrace · September 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Temple Terrace, FL range from $80.00 to $199.95 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 Temple Terrace 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 Temple Terrace 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart Auto Care Center9205 Gibsonton Drive | Independent | $87.00Below avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 13.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Tampa Auto Doctor6840 South MacDill Avenue | Independent | $199.00CouponAbove avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 13.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires10119 McMullen Road | Franchise | $100.00CouponBelow avg | Verified 1 day agoby PriceMyFix | 13.7 mi | View Shop | |
| All United Auto401 South Collins Street | Dealership | $149.99Coupon | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 16.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Remco Transmission Inc2303 James L Redman Parkway | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 16.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Murray Motive - Complete Auto Repair + Transmissions3918 Tampa Road | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 16.9 mi | View Shop | |
| My Car Guy of Plant City1410 East Baker Street | Independent | $139.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 17.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Stingray Chevrolet2002 North Frontage Road | Dealership | $149.99Coupon | Includes installation and hardware | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 17.5 mi | View Shop |
| Fitzgerald Hyundai Clearwater27419 US Highway 19 North | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 21.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Auto Service Experts Inc27837 US Highway 19 North | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 21.2 mi | View Shop |
| Courtesy Honda Service31975 US Highway 19 North | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 21.3 mi | View Shop |
| Ferman Luxury Pre-Owned Showcase31480 US Highway 19 North | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 21.4 mi | View Shop | |
| M B Star Techs37644 US Highway 19 North | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Last verified 58 days agoby PriceMyFix | 22.1 mi | View Shop |
| SPORT MOTORS38795 US Highway 19 North | Dealership | $149.95Coupon | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 22.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Crown Kia St Petersburg6500 US Highway 19 North | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 22.7 mi | View Shop |
| Dunedin Total Car Care1070 Keene Road | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 22.9 mi | View Shop | |
| RB Auto Service6240 39th Street North | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Potter's Precision Imports4200 31st Street North | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Last verified 35 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Pinellas Auto Radiator & AC209 East Lemon Street | Independent | $149.95Coupon | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Stout's Auto Service1801 South Belcher Road | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.7 mi | View Shop | |
| DUNEDIN GARAGE, INC.957 Douglas Avenue | Independent | $149.99Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 24.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Sun Toyota of New Port Richey3001 U.S. 19 | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Per axle. Most vehicles. | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.4 mi | View Shop |
| Tires2Go Florida6290 Park Boulevard | Independent | $129.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 24.4 mi | View Shop | |
| CARS HUB3530 U.S. 19 | Dealership | $149.99Coupon | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Hyundai of New Port Richey3936 U.S. 19 | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.6 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Temple Terrace, FL costs $166.21 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $87.00 at Walmart Auto Care Center. Dealerships average $177.74 — 11% 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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