Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Venice, FL averages $168.00, with prices ranging from $80.00 to $199.95 based on 26 verified prices from 26 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Venice · September 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Venice, FL range from $80.00 to $199.95 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 26 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 Venice 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 Venice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram7745 South Tamiami Trail | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.3 mi | View Shop |
| Gulf Coast Auto Brokers of Sarasota4343 Clark Road | Dealership | $199.00CouponAbove avg | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Encore Motorcars of Sarasota6000 South Tamiami Trail | Dealership | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Hitchcock Automotive Repair5201 McIntosh Road | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.4 mi | View Shop |
| Beiler's Auto Repair5820 Palmer Boulevard | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 15.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Elite Motor Works of Sarasota2277 2nd Street | Independent | $179.99Coupon | Verified 11 days agoby PriceMyFix | 17.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Renn Haus of Sarasota2277 2nd Street | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 17.1 mi | View Shop |
| D & R Automotive2225 8th Street | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 17.4 mi | View Shop |
| Jesse's Garage European Auto Repair2400 12th Street | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 11 days agoby PriceMyFix | 17.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Sarasota Car Care Sales1815 Snug Harbor Place | Dealership | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Nitro Tires Services2140 20th Street | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Conlan Tire8125 25th Court East | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Last verified 50 days agoby PriceMyFix | 21.0 mi | View Shop | |
| DESOTO Auto Mall & RV Center3030 Southeast Highway 70 | Dealership | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 39.5 mi | View Shop |
| DeSoto Ford Service3039 Southeast Highway 70 | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 39.5 mi | View Shop |
| DeSoto Ford Parts3039 Southeast Highway 70 | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 39.5 mi | View Shop |
| Venemex Pro Automobile905 Southeast 9th Terrace | Independent | $199.95CouponAbove avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 44.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Speedy Mobile The Cape Coral Tire Shop905 Southeast 9th Terrace | Independent | $120.00Below avg | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 44.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Tire Kingdom2521 Skyline Boulevard | Independent | $80.00CouponBelow avg | Free Visual Brake Inspection, Includes Front or Rear Brake Pads (or Shoes), Includes Labor | Last verified 42 days agoby PriceMyFix | 44.6 mi | View Shop |
| Premier Auto Service Center of SW Florida3916 Chiquita Boulevard South | Independent | $139.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 45.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires1820 Del Prado Boulevard South | Franchise | $179.99 | Last verified 82 days agoby PriceMyFix | 45.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Rubber City Tire & Auto Repair2590 34th Street South | Independent | $179.99 | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 46.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Dan's Brake World2200 34th Street South | Independent | $149.00CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 46.9 mi | View Shop |
| Leal's Tires & Wheels4020 Palm Beach Boulevard | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 48.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Leals Tires & Wheels2533 Hanson Street | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 49.2 mi | View Shop | |
| CarLink Fort Myers3322 Fowler Street | Dealership | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 49.4 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Venice, FL costs $169.09 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $80.00 at Tire Kingdom. Dealerships average $174.80 — 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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