Brakes · Car

Front brake discs and pads cost

£175 – £365Independent garage · Family car, SUV · United Kingdom
Book time 1 – 1.5 hMain dealer £235 – £565Difficulty Experienced DIYer

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
City car£75 – £140£65 – £155£140 – £290£195 – £470
Family car, SUV£110 – £210£65 – £155£175 – £365£235 – £565
Premium£200 – £440£65 – £155£270 – £595£345 – £865

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€65 – €140€190 – €385€245 – €535
Belgium€60 – €125€190 – €380€235 – €515
SwitzerlandCHF 110 – CHF 210CHF 285 – CHF 565CHF 350 – CHF 760
Germany€80 – €190€210 – €435€270 – €620
Austria€85 – €185€215 – €450€280 – €620
Spain€45 – €90€165 – €335€200 – €445
Italy€40 – €80€160 – €325€195 – €430
Portugal€35 – €75€155 – €310€190 – €420
Netherlands€75 – €150€205 – €415€255 – €560
United Kingdom£60 – £170£175 – £365£235 – £565

Family car, SUV. Method

What changes the price

  • The hourly rate: it can double between a small-town independent and a city-centre dealer.

  • Parts quality: genuine, original-equipment brand or aftermarket.

  • Access: on some engines other parts must come off before the mechanic can reach the job.

Safety-critical part: have the work checked by a professional.

Related problems

Brakes squealing or grindingSteering wheel shakes when braking

Cost by model

Renault Clio£135 – £285Renault Mégane£175 – £365Renault Captur£175 – £365Renault Scénic£180 – £370Renault Twingo£135 – £285Peugeot 208£135 – £285Peugeot 308£175 – £365Peugeot 2008£175 – £365Peugeot 3008£180 – £370Peugeot 5008£180 – £370Citroën C3£135 – £285Citroën C4£175 – £365Citroën C5 Aircross£180 – £370Opel Corsa£135 – £285Dacia Sandero£135 – £275Dacia Duster£175 – £355Volkswagen Polo£135 – £285Volkswagen Golf£175 – £365Volkswagen Tiguan£185 – £380Volkswagen Passat£185 – £380Seat Ibiza£135 – £285Seat Leon£175 – £365Skoda Octavia£175 – £365Toyota Yaris£135 – £285Toyota Corolla£175 – £365Ford Fiesta£135 – £285Ford Focus£175 – £365Nissan Qashqai£180 – £370Fiat 500£135 – £275Fiat Panda£135 – £275Hyundai Tucson£180 – £370Kia Sportage£180 – £370Audi A3£275 – £610Audi A4£280 – £625BMW 1 Series£280 – £620BMW 3 Series£285 – £635Mercedes A-Class£280 – £620Mercedes C-Class£285 – £635

Frequently asked questions

How much does a front brake discs and pads cost?

At an independent garage, expect £175 to £365, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £235 – £565.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Book time: 1 – 1.5 h.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.