Front brake pads
New front pads to restore stopping power and stop the squeal.
Typically £80 – £116 depending on your car · About 1 hour
- Fixed pricesKnow the cost before you book
- Vetted mechanicsQualified, insured and checked
- 12-month guaranteeOn parts and labour
- Pay afterCard held, charged when you approve
About this job
Brake pads wear down with every stop. When they get thin you may hear squealing or see a warning light. Your mechanic fits new quality pads, checks the discs and calipers and tests the brakes before handing the car back.
Signs you might need it
- Squealing or scraping when braking
- Brake pad warning light
- Longer stopping distances
What's included
- Quality front pads
- Caliper slide clean and grease
- Disc condition check
- Road test
Plus travel, disposal of old parts and a 12-month guarantee.
Typical prices by car size
| Small car (e.g. city car, supermini) | £80 |
| Medium car (e.g. family hatchback, saloon) | £89 |
| Large car / SUV / MPV | £102 |
| Premium or performance car | £116 |
| Small van / pickup | £107 |
Prices shown are starter estimates and are being finalised. The price on your quote is the price you pay.
Front brake pads prices for popular cars
- Audi A1 · £116
- Audi A3 · £116
- Audi A4 · £116
- Audi Q5 · £116
- BMW 1 Series · £116
- BMW 3 Series · £116
- BMW X3 · £116
- Citroen C3 · £80
- Citroen C4 · £89
- Fiat 500 · £80
- Fiat Panda · £80
- Ford Fiesta · £80
- Ford Focus · £89
- Ford Kuga · £102
- Ford Puma · £89
- Ford Transit Custom · £107
- Honda Civic · £89
- Honda CR-V · £102
- Honda Jazz · £80
- Hyundai i10 · £80
- Hyundai i30 · £89
- Hyundai Tucson · £102
- Kia Ceed · £89
- Kia Picanto · £80
Questions about front brake pads
How long does front brake pads take?
Usually about 1 hour. Your mechanic will tell you if your car needs longer.
Can it be done at my home?
In most cases, yes. Mobile mechanics need a safe, level place to park, such as a driveway or quiet street. If your job needs a workshop we'll let you know before you pay anything.
Is the price fixed?
Yes. The price on your quote is what you pay. If the mechanic finds something else, they'll explain it and give you a separate price – nothing extra is done without your OK.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes – parts and labour are covered for 12 months. See our guarantee page for the details.