Brake pad replacement cost in Ontario (2026)
What brake pads on one axle typically costs in 5 Ontario cities: the middle half of prices at each kind of shop, for a compact SUV, CAD before tax.
| City | Independent | Chain | Dealership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | $230–$300 | $240–$310 | $320–$420 |
| Ottawa | $220–$290 | $230–$300 | $310–$410 |
| Mississauga | $230–$300 | $230–$300 | $320–$420 |
| Hamilton | $220–$280 | $230–$290 | $300–$390 |
| London | $210–$270 | $220–$280 | $300–$390 |
What changes the price
- This price is pads only. If the rotors are worn or warped, the shop will quote pads and rotors instead, which costs more.
- Ceramic pads cost more than semi-metallic pads.
- Dealerships use the carmaker's own pads, which usually cost more than aftermarket pads.
- Seized caliper slides or hardware add time and parts.
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These are typical prices, not quotes. A shop's own price depends on your car and what it finds: ask for a written estimate, then check it here. How we work out these prices. Updated November 2026.