Brakes · Car

Rear brake pads cost

£85 – £190Independent garage · Family car, SUV · United Kingdom
Book time 1 – 1.5 hMain dealer £120 – £315Difficulty Experienced DIYer

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
City car£30 – £55£50 – £115£75 – £170£110 – £295
Family car, SUV£35 – £75£50 – £115£85 – £190£120 – £315
Premium£65 – £140£50 – £115£110 – £255£155 – £400

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€65 – €140€90 – €195€120 – €285
Belgium€60 – €125€90 – €190€115 – €270
SwitzerlandCHF 110 – CHF 210CHF 140 – CHF 305CHF 180 – CHF 415
Germany€80 – €190€105 – €235€140 – €350
Austria€85 – €185€110 – €245€145 – €350
Spain€45 – €90€75 – €160€95 – €220
Italy€40 – €80€70 – €155€90 – €205
Portugal€35 – €75€65 – €145€85 – €200
Netherlands€75 – €150€100 – €220€130 – €300
United Kingdom£60 – £170£85 – £190£120 – £315

Family car, SUV. Method

What changes the price

With an electric parking brake, the calipers must be put into service mode with a diagnostic tool first, which adds 15 to 30 minutes.

  • 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 grinding

Cost by model

Renault Clio£75 – £165Renault Mégane£85 – £190Renault Captur£85 – £190Renault Scénic£85 – £195Renault Twingo£75 – £165Peugeot 208£75 – £165Peugeot 308£85 – £190Peugeot 2008£85 – £190Peugeot 3008£85 – £195Peugeot 5008£85 – £195Citroën C3£75 – £165Citroën C4£85 – £190Citroën C5 Aircross£85 – £195Opel Corsa£75 – £165Dacia Sandero£70 – £160Dacia Duster£80 – £185Volkswagen Polo£75 – £165Volkswagen Golf£85 – £190Volkswagen Tiguan£90 – £200Volkswagen Passat£90 – £200Seat Ibiza£75 – £165Seat Leon£85 – £190Skoda Octavia£85 – £190Toyota Yaris£75 – £165Toyota Corolla£85 – £190Ford Fiesta£75 – £165Ford Focus£85 – £190Nissan Qashqai£85 – £195Fiat 500£70 – £160Fiat Panda£70 – £160Hyundai Tucson£85 – £195Kia Sportage£85 – £195Audi A3£115 – £265Audi A4£120 – £280BMW 1 Series£120 – £275BMW 3 Series£125 – £285Mercedes A-Class£120 – £275Mercedes C-Class£125 – £285

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rear brake pads cost?

At an independent garage, expect £85 to £190, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £120 – £315.

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.