Rear Brake Pads & Rotors
Full rear brake service: new pads and rotors/discs.
Rear Brake Pads & Rotors costs $260–$1,050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG | $260-$420 | $160-$224 | $72-$251 |
| Chery | $266-$430 | $160-$232 | $72-$261 |
| Haval | $269-$435 | $168-$232 | $75-$259 |
| BYD | $276-$446 | $168-$240 | $75-$269 |
| GWM | $276-$446 | $168-$240 | $75-$269 |
| LDV | $286-$462 | $176-$248 | $78-$277 |
| Hyundai | $292-$487 | $120-$200 | $132-$244 |
| Suzuki | $292-$472 | $176-$256 | $78-$287 |
| Mitsubishi | $299-$483 | $184-$256 | $84-$289 |
| Kia | $302-$488 | $184-$264 | $81-$294 |
| Nissan | $318-$514 | $192-$272 | $90-$312 |
| Toyota | $325-$525 | $120-$200 | $150-$280 |
| Honda | $331-$535 | $208-$288 | $90-$317 |
| isuzu | $341-$551 | $208-$296 | $93-$332 |
| Mazda | $341-$551 | $208-$296 | $93-$332 |
| Subaru | $351-$567 | $216-$304 | $96-$340 |
| Jeep | $364-$588 | $224-$312 | $102-$352 |
| Ford | $373-$603 | $232-$320 | $105-$360 |
| Skoda | $373-$603 | $232-$320 | $105-$360 |
| ram | $390-$630 | $240-$336 | $108-$378 |
| renault | $396-$640 | $240-$344 | $108-$387 |
| peugeot | $406-$656 | $248-$352 | $111-$395 |
| Volkswagen | $406-$656 | $248-$352 | $111-$395 |
| lexus | $438-$708 | $272-$376 | $123-$423 |
| volvo | $455-$735 | $280-$392 | $126-$441 |
| Audi | $487-$787 | $304-$416 | $138-$468 |
| BMW | $503-$813 | $312-$432 | $141-$486 |
| Mercedes-Benz | $520-$840 | $320-$448 | $144-$503 |
| land-rover | $552-$892 | $336-$480 | $150-$539 |
| porsche | $650-$1050 | $400-$560 | $180-$630 |
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DIY Estimate
This repair can be done at home in approximately 4 hours. You'll save on labour costs ($160-224 in labour).
You'll still need to buy parts: approximately $72-251 for parts.
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