Brakes · Motorbike or scooter

Motorbike front brake pads cost

£60 – £150Independent garage · Mid-size bike · United Kingdom
Book time 0.5 – 1 hMain dealer £80 – £230Difficulty Manageable

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
125 cc and scooter£20 – £40£20 – £65£40 – £105£55 – £175
Mid-size bike£35 – £85£20 – £65£60 – £150£80 – £230
Big bike£65 – £145£20 – £65£85 – £210£110 – £315

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€60 – €125€65 – €155€80 – €220
Belgium€55 – €115€60 – €155€80 – €210
SwitzerlandCHF 100 – CHF 190CHF 95 – CHF 230CHF 115 – CHF 310
Germany€70 – €160€65 – €170€85 – €245
Austria€70 – €155€70 – €180€90 – €245
Spain€40 – €80€55 – €135€65 – €180
Italy€35 – €70€55 – €130€65 – €170
Portugal€30 – €70€50 – €125€65 – €165
Netherlands€70 – €135€70 – €165€85 – €225
United Kingdom£55 – £155£60 – £150£80 – £230

Mid-size bike. 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

Spongy motorbike brakes

Cost by model

Honda PCX 125£40 – £100Honda Forza 125£40 – £105Yamaha XMAX 125£40 – £105Yamaha TMAX£60 – £155Piaggio MP3£65 – £160Honda Dax 125£35 – £95Honda CB125R£40 – £100KTM 390 Duke£40 – £105Honda CB500£60 – £150Yamaha MT-07£60 – £150Kawasaki Z650£60 – £150Suzuki SV650£60 – £150Kawasaki Z900£85 – £215Yamaha MT-09£85 – £215Yamaha Tracer 9£90 – £220Triumph Street Triple£90 – £220Honda Africa Twin£90 – £220BMW R 1250 GS£90 – £225Ducati Monster£90 – £225Harley-Davidson Sportster£90 – £220

Frequently asked questions

How much does a motorbike front brake pads cost?

At an independent garage, expect £60 to £150, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £80 – £230.

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: 0.5 – 1 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.