Rear brake pads and rotors cost in Toronto
About $500 at an independent shop for a compact SUV, before tax. Most independent shops charge $440 to $570; a dealership is about $690.
Typical prices for a compact SUV in Toronto, North York, Scarborough and Etobicoke, before tax, with typical shop supplies. Early estimate: no local invoices for this work yet. Updated October 2026.
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Rear brake pads and rotors by vehicle type
| Vehicle | Independent | Chain | Dealership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact car | $440 | $450 | $610 |
| Midsize car | $480 | $490 | $670 |
| Compact SUV | $500 | $500 | $690 |
| Large SUV or minivan | $550 | $550 | $760 |
| Pickup truck | $620 | $640 | $880 |
| Luxury or European | $750 | $760 | $1,140 |
Typical price in Toronto, before tax.
What goes into the price
At an independent shop: about 1.5 hours of labour at around $148 an hour, plus about $260 in parts, for a compact SUV. One axle. Pads, two rotors, hardware. Dealerships usually charge a higher hourly rate and use the carmaker's own parts.
Strong evidence. Checked against 16 prices that 6 websites publish online.
These are Fixtimate's estimates of what shops typically charge, worked out from hourly rates, the time each job takes and parts prices. A shop's own price can differ: ask for a written estimate, then check it here.
Other repair prices in Toronto
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- Brake caliper, one
- Brake fluid flush
- Synthetic oil and filter change
- Cabin air filter
- Engine air filter
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid service
- Fuel system or injector cleaning
- Seasonal tire swap, on rims
- Mount and balance four tires
- Four-wheel alignment
- Diagnostic or inspection fee
- Battery replacement
- Alternator replacement
- Starter replacement
- Water pump replacement
- Timing belt and water pump
- Thermostat replacement
- Radiator replacement
- Spark plugs, full set
- Ignition coil, one
- Serpentine belt
- Valve cover gasket
- Engine mount, one
- Oxygen sensor, one
- Fuel pump module
- Wheel bearing or hub, one
- Front struts, pair
- Rear shocks, pair
- Lower control arm, one
- Outer tie rod end, one
- Sway bar links, pair
- CV axle, one
- Catalytic converter
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