Rear Brake Pad Replacement
Replace rear brake pads. Often lasts longer than front pads.
Rear Brake Pad Replacement costs $97–$750 AUD in Australia in 2026, parts and labour included. Independent mechanics typically charge 30-40% less than dealers for the same job.
🔧 What Mechanics Don't Tell You
- Labour is the real variable. The same repair can cost 30-50% more at a dealer than an independent, purely on labour rate. Always ask for a written quote with labour hours itemised — if they won't itemise, walk away.
- Aftermarket parts are fine for most jobs. OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts carry a 30-60% premium. For non-safety-critical parts (pads, rotors, filters), reputable aftermarket brands (Bosch, Brembo, Sachs) perform identically for a fraction of the price.
- Get 3 quotes — the spread is real. We've seen the same job quoted from $400 to $1,800 across Brisbane shops. The cheapest quote is not always the best, but neither is the most expensive.
- If they won't itemise, walk away. A reputable mechanic will break down the quote into parts cost + labour hours + markup. If they give you a single round number, get a second opinion.
Cost by Brand (AUD)
| Brand | Total | Labour | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chery | $97-$262 | $56-$120 | $30-$105 |
| MG | $104-$300 | $64-$160 | $0-$224 |
| Haval | $107-$311 | $64-$168 | $0-$234 |
| BYD | $110-$318 | $64-$168 | $0-$241 |
| GWM | $110-$318 | $64-$168 | $0-$241 |
| LDV | $114-$330 | $72-$176 | $0-$244 |
| Hyundai | $117-$337 | $64-$144 | $42-$154 |
| Suzuki | $117-$337 | $72-$176 | $0-$251 |
| Mitsubishi | $119-$345 | $72-$184 | $0-$259 |
| Kia | $120-$348 | $72-$184 | $0-$262 |
| Nissan | $127-$367 | $80-$192 | $0-$273 |
| Mazda | $130-$375 | $64-$160 | $48-$175 |
| Toyota | $130-$375 | $64-$160 | $48-$175 |
| Honda | $132-$382 | $80-$208 | $0-$287 |
| isuzu | $136-$393 | $80-$208 | $0-$297 |
| Subaru | $140-$405 | $88-$216 | $0-$301 |
| Jeep | $145-$420 | $88-$224 | $0-$315 |
| Ford | $149-$431 | $96-$232 | $0-$318 |
| Skoda | $149-$431 | $96-$232 | $0-$318 |
| ram | $156-$450 | $96-$240 | $0-$336 |
| renault | $158-$457 | $96-$240 | $0-$343 |
| peugeot | $162-$468 | $96-$248 | $0-$353 |
| Volkswagen | $162-$468 | $96-$248 | $0-$353 |
| lexus | $175-$506 | $112-$272 | $0-$374 |
| volvo | $182-$525 | $112-$280 | $0-$392 |
| Audi | $195-$562 | $120-$304 | $0-$420 |
| BMW | $201-$581 | $128-$312 | $0-$430 |
| Mercedes-Benz | $208-$600 | $128-$320 | $0-$448 |
| land-rover | $221-$637 | $136-$336 | $0-$475 |
| porsche | $260-$750 | $160-$400 | $0-$560 |
Tips
- ✓Rear pads last longer than front in most cars
- ✓Electronic parking brake may need special procedure
- ✓Check parking brake cable adjustment
DIY Estimate
This repair can be done at home in approximately 3 hours. You'll save on labour costs ($56-120 in labour).
You'll still need to buy parts: approximately $30-105 for parts.
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What Our Data Shows
Rear brake pads are the forgotten maintenance item — most owners assume front pads wear faster and neglect the rears. In modern vehicles with electronic brakeforce distribution and stability control, rear pads actually work harder than they used to, and in some European cars (BMW, Mercedes), rear pads wear at 80% of the front rate. Our data shows rear pad replacement costs 15-20% less than fronts on average (smaller pads, same labour time), but rear rotors often cost MORE because many vehicles use integrated handbrake systems in the rear rotors, requiring electronic parking brake retraction before the pads can be changed — a procedure that requires diagnostic software at some workshops.
— Bo Qi, automotive data engineer. How we calculate.
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