Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford Explorer — Brake Pad Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford Explorer brake pad replacements at independent shops across the US.
$381
typical total — half of all Ford Explorer brake pad replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $239 – $582
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$2391 in 4 paid less
$381typical
$5823 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Brake padsPad set for one axle with hardware; rotors resurfaced or reused | $79 | $151 | $277 |
| Labor — 2 hrs typicalRange 1.3 – 2.7 hrs: replace pads, service caliper slides and hardware, check rotors, road test | $110 | $160 | $231 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$70 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $239 | $381 | $582 |
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 $239 and $582 is inside the band where half of all Ford Explorer brake pad replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (economy pads, hardware reused, no rotor service); above it is not automatically gouging (premium or OEM pads, rotors resurfaced, seized slide pins freed up) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Pad grade — ceramic and OEM pads cost more than economy semi-metallic.
- Rotor condition — pads-only works when rotors are thick and smooth; otherwise it becomes a pads-and-rotors job.
- Hardware and slides — cleaning and lubricating the caliper hardware is what keeps new pads quiet.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford Explorer, model years 1991–2025
Data confidence High — large sample, stable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Data confidence High — large sample, stable 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.