Brakes · Fiat 500 · City car

Fiat 500 front brake pads cost

£65 – £145Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 0.5 – 1 hMain dealer £95 – £240Parts £30 – £55Difficulty Manageable

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€30 – €60€40 – €90€70 – €150€95 – €215
Belgium€30 – €60€40 – €85€70 – €145€90 – €205
SwitzerlandCHF 40 – CHF 80CHF 70 – CHF 150CHF 110 – CHF 230CHF 140 – CHF 315
Germany€30 – €60€50 – €120€80 – €180€110 – €265
Austria€30 – €60€55 – €125€85 – €185€115 – €265
Spain€30 – €60€30 – €65€55 – €125€70 – €165
Italy€30 – €60€25 – €60€55 – €120€70 – €155
Portugal€30 – €60€20 – €50€50 – €110€65 – €150
Netherlands€30 – €60€45 – €105€80 – €165€100 – €230
United Kingdom£30 – £55£40 – £90£65 – £145£95 – £240

What changes the price

On the Fiat 500, access takes on average 10% less time than the average for its class (city car), where the range is £70 – £155.

Pads are always replaced per full axle. If the discs are below the minimum thickness stamped on their edge, they must be replaced at the same time.

Safety-critical part: this job is for professionals only. MecaScan does not provide a guide for it.

Fiat 500: other repairs

Oil and filter change£60 – £120Full manufacturer service£130 – £300Front brake discs and pads£135 – £275Rear brake pads£70 – £160Timing belt kit with water pump£245 – £635Timing chain kit£555 – £1,430Clutch kit£355 – £845Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£730 – £1,475Car battery£85 – £185Alternator£205 – £525Starter motor£165 – £480Front shock absorbers£175 – £385EGR valve£220 – £605Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£450 – £1,070Turbocharger£575 – £1,315Water pump£120 – £375Air conditioning regas£55 – £145Head gasket£490 – £1,340Diesel injector£190 – £525Catalytic converter£285 – £755Spark plugs£45 – £150

Frequently asked questions

How much does a front brake pads fiat 500 cost?

At an independent garage, expect £65 to £145, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £95 – £240.

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. Fiat 500: 0.5 – 1 h.

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.

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.