Price table · 30 popular cars
Brake pads & discs cost, car by car
Front pads and discs run £200–£330 on a Fiesta but £9000–£20000 on a McLaren P1. Here's what your car should cost at a UK independent in 2026.
Front pads & discs — 30 popular cars (2026)
| Car | Front pads & discs |
|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | £200–£330 |
| Ford Focus | £210–£350 |
| Vauxhall Corsa | £180–£320 |
| Vauxhall Astra | £190–£340 |
| Volkswagen Golf | £220–£360 |
| Volkswagen Polo | £200–£330 |
| BMW 1 Series | £320–£560 |
| BMW 3 Series | £350–£600 |
| Audi A3 | £240–£380 |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | £280–£480 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | £320–£560 |
| Toyota Yaris | £185–£330 |
| Toyota Corolla | £200–£360 |
| Nissan Qashqai | £220–£360 |
| Nissan Juke | £210–£340 |
| Honda Civic | £250–£430 |
| Hyundai i10 | £150–£260 |
| Hyundai Tucson | £220–£360 |
| Kia Sportage | £220–£360 |
| Kia Picanto | £190–£300 |
| Peugeot 208 | £190–£320 |
| Peugeot 3008 | £220–£370 |
| Renault Clio | £200–£330 |
| Skoda Octavia | £210–£360 |
| Seat Leon | £230–£370 |
| Mini Cooper | £240–£420 |
| Mazda 3 | £250–£420 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | £320–£560 |
| Volvo XC40 | £250–£420 |
| Suzuki Swift | £190–£300 |
Independent-garage prices, parts + labour + VAT. Source: MyRepairCost database (1059 models), validated July 2026.
The cheapest brakes in our database
| Car | Front pads & discs |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Kalos | £155–£235 |
| Daihatsu Cuore | £155–£235 |
| Vauxhall Agila | £150–£250 |
| Suzuki Wagon R | £160–£240 |
| Daihatsu Charade | £160–£240 |
| Vauxhall Viva | £150–£260 |
The most expensive
| Car | Front pads & discs |
|---|---|
| McLaren P1 | £9000–£20000 |
| McLaren SPEEDTAIL | £9000–£20000 |
| McLaren ELVA | £9000–£20000 |
| Aston Martin VULCAN | £8000–£20000 |
| McLaren 765LT | £7000–£15000 |
| McLaren SENNA | £7000–£15000 |
Pads only, or pads and discs?
Discs usually last 2–3 sets of pads. If discs are above minimum thickness and not lipped or warped, pads-only is legitimate and roughly halves the bill. A garage insisting on discs every time pads are done — ask to see the measurement.