Rear brake pads and discs
New rear discs and pads, including electronic handbrake reset where needed.
Typically £159 – £229 depending on your car · About 1.5 hours
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- Vetted mechanicsQualified, insured and checked
- 12-month guaranteeOn parts and labour
- Pay afterCard held, charged when you approve
About this job
Rear brakes wear more slowly but still need replacing. Many modern cars have electronic parking brakes, so your mechanic uses a diagnostic tool to wind the calipers back and recalibrate the system afterwards.
Signs you might need it
- Rear brake noise
- Handbrake not holding well
- MOT advisory on rear discs
What's included
- Two new rear discs
- New rear pads
- Electronic parking brake reset if fitted
- 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) | £159 |
| Medium car (e.g. family hatchback, saloon) | £177 |
| Large car / SUV / MPV | £203 |
| Premium or performance car | £229 |
| Small van / pickup | £212 |
Prices shown are starter estimates and are being finalised. The price on your quote is the price you pay.
Rear brake pads and discs prices for popular cars
- Audi A1 · £229
- Audi A3 · £229
- Audi A4 · £229
- Audi Q5 · £229
- BMW 1 Series · £229
- BMW 3 Series · £229
- BMW X3 · £229
- Citroen C3 · £159
- Citroen C4 · £177
- Fiat 500 · £159
- Fiat Panda · £159
- Ford Fiesta · £159
- Ford Focus · £177
- Ford Kuga · £203
- Ford Puma · £177
- Ford Transit Custom · £212
- Honda Civic · £177
- Honda CR-V · £203
- Honda Jazz · £159
- Hyundai i10 · £159
- Hyundai i30 · £177
- Hyundai Tucson · £203
- Kia Ceed · £177
- Kia Picanto · £159
Questions about rear brake pads and discs
How long does rear brake pads and discs take?
Usually about 1.5 hours. 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.