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For professional brake pad replacement, you can expect to pay between $115 and $270 per axle, depending on the parts and labor rates. This typically includes between $35 and $150 for the brake pads themselves and around $80 to $120 for labor per axle.

Changing your own pads and rotors is a great way to save on brake replacement costs. Not only is this a great way to save money, it's a relatively straightforward job that can be done by a moderately skilled DIYer in a couple of hours.

Most brake pads have a wear indicator – a small metal tab that makes a screeching noise when the pads need replacement, and if it’s touching the rotor, it’s a sign you should be changing the pads.

If you’ve just installed new brake pads or rotors, following a proper brake bed-in procedure is essential to ensure smooth, reliable performance. Fortunately, the process doesn’t require any additional tools, supplies, or parts – just your freshly-finished brake job.

Squealing tends to indicate that the brake pads are worn and nearing time for replacement. Scraping can often be a sign of a stone or other object stuck in the brakes. Grinding predominantly occurs when the brake pads are completely worn out and the backing plate is contacting the rotor.

When deciding on which brake pad you need, use the characteristics above to help decide what best fits your driving style. If driving mostly in extreme weather or mountain areas, or often tow and/or brake aggressively, semi-metallic pads are a great solution.

Don’t hesitate to pick your new brake pads and get to work either replacing your OEM brake pads or improving the stopping power of your brake system with a set of Duralast Gold or Duralast Max brake pads.

Before you install your new set of brake pads, you will have to back off the calipers to open up the gap so that you can install the new pads and fit them over your rotors. Backyard mechanics have developed all kinds of homemade solutions, but these two tools make life easier.

A brake inspection every year, or every 15,000 miles is the best way to keep tabs on how your brakes are doing, but having a rough idea of your brake pad replacement time would be great. Learn more about how long do new brake pads last, when they should be changed, and signs to indicate they’re worn out.