9 PRICES TRACKED
Brake discs & pads
Discs and pads together, more than pads alone.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
The gap: advertised vs actually paid (medians)
People reported paying 83% more than the advertised list price for brake discs.
List prices are advertised prices; paid figures are what people reported, often for different cases and from a small sample so far. Treat the gap as a signal, not a quote.
Quoted vs actually paid (real submissions)
The strongest signal there is: what one person was quoted, and what the same job actually cost them.
- quoted £450↑paid £540+20%
Independent garage quote for front and rear discs and pads on a VW Golf MK7 GT TDI; £450 + 20% VAT = ~£540 inc VAT
| Year | Region | Provider | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK | Independent | Front brake discs and pads, Vauxhall Astra (09 plate), independent garageVauxhall Astra, 09 plate, small independent garage | — | £130 | source |
| 2018 | UK | Unknown | Front brake discs and pads, Vauxhall Corsa (11 plate)Vauxhall Corsa, 11 plate | — | £180 | source |
| 2018 | UK-wide | Main dealer | Front and rear discs and pads, fixed price up to 1.3 litreMr Clutch fixed nationwide price quoted by a forum poster for engines up to 1.3 litres | £295 | — | source |
| 2018 | UK | Independent | Front brake discs and pads, Mercedes B-Class, independent garageMercedes B-Class, small independent garage | — | £350 | source |
| 2025 | UK-wide | Independent | Brake pads and discs replacement, all makes averageAverage across all makes, models and locations booked through WhoCanFixMyCar | £440survey avg | — | source |
| 2022 | UK unspecified | Independent | Front and rear discs and pads, VW Golf MK7 GT TDIIndependent garage quote for front and rear discs and pads on a VW Golf MK7 GT TDI; £450 + 20% VAT = ~£540 inc VAT | — | £540quoted £450 | source |
| 2022 | UK unspecified | Main dealer | Rear discs and pads, Porsche Macan S (main dealer)Porsche main dealer (OPC) rear discs and pads on a Macan S, 41k miles, price includes 10% PCGB club discount on parts | — | £750 | source |
| 2022 | UK unspecified | Main dealer | Rear discs and pads, Porsche Macan (main dealer)Porsche main dealer (OPC) quote for rear discs and pads on a 3-year-old Macan with 20k miles | — | £1,042 | source |
| 2025 | UK unspecified | Main dealer | Discs and pads fitted, Ford Focus RS Mk3 (main dealer)Poster citing main dealer fitted price for discs and pads on a Ford Focus RS Mk3 | — | £1,200 | source |
Common questions
How much does brake discs cost in the UK?
Across 9 real UK prices, the median is £440, ranging from £130 to £1,200. These are published prices and bills people actually paid, not estimates.
Why do brake discs prices vary so much?
Main dealers charge far more than independent garages for the same work, and labour rates vary a lot by area. The parts are often the small part of the bill.
How can I pay less for brake discs?
Get quotes from an independent garage as well as the dealer, ask for the labour rate and hours, and supply your own parts where a garage allows it.
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Methodology: prices here are published prices and bills people reported paying. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we will fix or remove it fast.