Brake repair price ranges in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin
Front pads only: $149–$300 per axle. Pads and rotors: $250–$450 per axle. Rear drum brake service: $180–$350. Caliper replacement: $150–$400 each. Brake fluid flush: $90–$150. ABS module repair: $400–$1,200.
Prices vary by metro mostly because of labor rates, but the bigger factor is your vehicle — a Ford F-150 or Chevy Tahoe uses larger rotors than a Honda Civic.
What makes brake jobs cost more
Waiting too long is the biggest one. When pads wear to the metal backing plate, they grind into the rotors, turning a $180 pad job into a $400 pads-and-rotors job.
Ceramic pads cost more than semi-metallic but run quieter with less dust. Performance and European vehicles often require electronic parking brake service tools, adding labor.
How to save money on brakes
Get a free brake inspection at every oil change, replace pads at 3mm instead of waiting for grinding, and ask whether rotors can be resurfaced instead of replaced.
Car Auto Repairs of Texas gives written estimates before any work starts, and our brake repairs carry a 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty.