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Brake pad replacement (axle, parts + labor ballpark) cost

National average: $150 – $600 per axle

Enter a ZIP for a local BEA RPP range. Typical inclusions and exclusions are listed below. Planning estimate only — not a bid.

Per axle

$132 – $529

Local range · LA

$132 – $529

Adjusted with BEA RPP (88.21). Planning estimate only — not a bid.

Approximate planning estimate only — not a bid or quote. Materials, access, codes, and local labor vary widely. Verify with licensed local providers.

Usually includes

Pads for one axle at an independent shop, including a basic rotor check.

Usually not included

Rotor replacement, calipers, and luxury/performance packages.

Sample ZIP ranges

Same national factor × that ZIP’s state RPP. Open a ZIP to keep it in the calculator.

ZIP 90210

$166 – $664

CA local range

ZIP 10001

$162 – $648

NY local range

ZIP 60614

$150 – $600

IL local range

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Brake pad replacement (axle, parts + labor ballpark) cost by state

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Wage context: take-home calculator and each state’s salary hub (from that state’s cost page).

Frequently asked questions

What does brake pad replacement (axle, parts + labor ballpark) cost nationally?
The national planning range is $150 – $600 per axle. Local prices use regional price parities when a ZIP is provided.
What is included in this range?
Pads for one axle at an independent shop, including a basic rotor check. Not included: Rotor replacement, calipers, and luxury/performance packages.
Is this a quote I can hire against?
No. It is a ballpark for research. Get written bids from licensed local providers before you spend.
How is the ZIP adjustment done?
National low/avg/high × (BEA all-items RPP / 100) for the ZIP’s state when RPP is available.