Brakes · Motorbike or scooter

Motorbike rear brake pads cost

£35 – £90Independent garage · Mid-size bike · United Kingdom
Book time 0.5 – 0.5 hMain dealer £50 – £145Difficulty Manageable

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
125 cc and scooter£15 – £30£15 – £50£30 – £80£45 – £135
Mid-size bike£20 – £40£15 – £50£35 – £90£50 – £145
Big bike£30 – £65£15 – £50£45 – £115£60 – £175

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€60 – €125€40 – €95€50 – €135
Belgium€55 – €115€35 – €90€45 – €125
SwitzerlandCHF 100 – CHF 190CHF 55 – CHF 140CHF 70 – CHF 190
Germany€70 – €160€40 – €105€55 – €155
Austria€70 – €155€40 – €110€55 – €155
Spain€40 – €80€30 – €80€40 – €105
Italy€35 – €70€30 – €75€35 – €100
Portugal€30 – €70€30 – €70€35 – €95
Netherlands€70 – €135€40 – €105€50 – €140
United Kingdom£55 – £155£35 – £90£50 – £145

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£30 – £75Honda Forza 125£30 – £80Yamaha XMAX 125£30 – £80Yamaha TMAX£35 – £95Piaggio MP3£40 – £100Honda Dax 125£30 – £75Honda CB125R£30 – £75KTM 390 Duke£30 – £80Honda CB500£35 – £90Yamaha MT-07£35 – £90Kawasaki Z650£35 – £90Suzuki SV650£35 – £90Kawasaki Z900£45 – £115Yamaha MT-09£45 – £115Yamaha Tracer 9£45 – £120Triumph Street Triple£45 – £120Honda Africa Twin£45 – £120BMW R 1250 GS£45 – £125Ducati Monster£45 – £125Harley-Davidson Sportster£45 – £120

Frequently asked questions

How much does a motorbike rear brake pads cost?

At an independent garage, expect £35 to £90, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £50 – £145.

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 – 0.5 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.