Brake Pad Replacement in the area around Wildwood, FL averages $178.00, with prices ranging from $100.00 to $199.95 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Wildwood · September 2026
Brake Pad Replacement prices in Wildwood, FL range from $100.00 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 Wildwood 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 Wildwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilke's General Automotive12030 Southeast 53rd Terrace Road | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 14.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Gregg Smith Automotive6202 Southeast Abshier Boulevard | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 14.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Martel Automotive Service Inc6105 Southeast Hames Road | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 15.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Baseline Tire & Total Car Care10950 U.S. 441 | Independent | $139.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 15.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Walmart Auto Care Center34 Bahia Avenue | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 18.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Plaza Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram2077 Highway 44 West | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 19.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Nick Nicholas Ford Inc Service2901 Highway 44 West | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 19.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Nick Nicholas Ford2901 Florida 44 | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 20.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Motor City of Ocala5030 South Pine Avenue | Dealership | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 20.7 mi | View Shop | |
| AutoMax Ocala1918 Southwest 17th Street | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 23.7 mi | View Shop | |
| RNR Tire Express (Ocala, FL)2547 Southwest College Road | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 23.7 mi | View Shop | |
| Jenkins Kia of Ocala2305 Southwest College Road | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 23.9 mi | View Shop |
| Jenkins Auto Group2025 Southwest College Road | Dealership | $199.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 24.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Honda of Ocala1800 Southwest College Road | Dealership | $199.00Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 24.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Jenkins Hyundai of Ocala1602 Southwest College Road | Dealership | $199.00 | Starting At | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 24.1 mi | View Shop |
| Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center726 North Magnolia Avenue | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 24.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Ocala Truck & Car Center LLC2608 Northwest 6th Street | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 25.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Son Rise Automotive1800 Northwest 10th Street | Independent | $149.95CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 25.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Imports Professional Auto285 Hatteras Avenue | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.5 mi | View Shop |
| Yokley's Automotive204 Hatteras Avenue | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Parker's Tire & Auto Service3000 North Pine Avenue | Independent | $199.95Coupon | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 26.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Walts Brake & More3890 Northwest Gainesville Road | Independent | $149.99CouponBelow avg | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 27.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Quick Lane1051 Florida 50 | Independent | $169.99 | Includes pads, installation, and rotor resurfacing. | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 27.4 mi | View Shop |
| Ford of Clermont - Service1101 Florida 50 | Independent | $179.95Coupon | Most vehicles. | Verified 11 days agoby PriceMyFix | 27.5 mi | View Shop |
| Apex Precision Mobile Automotive4575 Dreamy Day St | Independent | $124.99Below avg | Price shown is for labor only, parts sold separately. Price applies to most passenger vehicles. European luxury vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, and performance vehicles may require additional labor. Final quote provided after vehicle information is verified. | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 28.1 mi | View Shop |
The average brake pad replacement in Wildwood, FL costs $178.49 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $124.99 at Apex Precision Mobile Automotive. Dealerships average $193.47 — 13% 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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