Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford F-150 — Brake Pad, Rotor And Caliper Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford F-150 brake pad, rotor and caliper replacements at independent shops across the US.
$707
typical total — half of all Ford F-150 brake pad, rotor and caliper replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $529 – $981
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$5291 in 4 paid less
$707typical
$9813 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Pads, rotors and caliperPad set, two rotors and one or two calipers for the axle, brake fluid | $316 | $434 | $584 |
| Labor — 2.4 hrs typicalRange 1.8 – 3.2 hrs: replace caliper(s), pads and rotors, bleed the circuit, road test | $148 | $202 | $294 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$71 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $529 | $707 | $981 |
Low / typical / high are computed per line, so they don't add up exactly to the totals — the total row is the real distribution of complete invoices.
Is your quote fair?
A quote between $529 and $981 is inside the band where half of all Ford F-150 brake pad, rotor and caliper replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (one remanufactured caliper, economy friction parts); above it is not automatically gouging (both calipers, premium parts, full fluid flush, rear parking-brake calipers) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- One caliper or two — shops often replace calipers in pairs for even braking.
- Why the trio — a seized caliper destroys the pads and rotor — that's why they travel together.
- Electronic parking brake — rear calipers with integrated parking brakes cost more and need a service-mode tool.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford F-150, model years 1990–2022
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Bring it to the shop. Ask for the written estimate split into parts, labor hours and rate, and fees — then compare each line. A shop that explains a number above the range is doing its job; one that won't is telling you something too.