How Much to Replace My Accord Brake Pads?

Depending on your Accord year and type of brake pad you want, it can cost somewhere between $150 - $450 per axle to replace your Honda Accord's brake pads. However, we offer a variety of specials on brake pads and other services. If you are looking to bring your car in for service with us, check out our specials when scheduling your service so you can get the best deal possible!

When To Replace Your Brake Pads

As part of your Honda Accord's maintenance schedule, you want to get your brake pads inspected once a year or every 12,000 miles. This ensures your brake pads are in good shape and won't damage other parts of the braking system. When it comes to replacement, brake pads can last between 25,000 - 60,000 miles depending on brake pad type and driving style. Because it is such a wide range, it can be hard to know exactly when you need to replace your brake pads, making yearly inspections a necessity.

Your brake pads may also show physical signs that they need replacement. One is your car not remaining straight when braking. This can happen due to an unevenly worn down brake pad applying uneven friction compared to the other brakes. Another sign is if you hear your brakes, grinding, squealing, or squeaking when braking. If your Honda Accord experiences either of these signs, it's worth getting your brake pads inspected for replacement.

Types of Brake Pads

There are a three types of brake pads you can get for your Honda Accord: Organic, Semi-Metallic and Ceramic. The difference between types of brake pads are their materials, how fast they wear can out, and how quiet they are when in use. Organic brake pads are made up of a blend of rubber, fiberglass, Kevlar and other composite materials. They don't generate much heat when being used, making them quite quiet. The downside of Organic brake pads are that they wear out more quickly than semi-metallic and ceramic because of their material makeup.

Semi-Metallic brake pads are made of copper, iron and steel, offer great heat resistance, and are good for constant heavy braking. This makes them ideal for people with an agressive driving style. Unfortunately, they are quite loud compared to other brake pad types due to their heavy duty construction, and generate a lot of dust. Semi-Metallic brake pads last shorter than ceramic, but longer than organic.

Finally, ceramic brake pads are made of ceramics and copper fibers. They are very quiet compared to organic and semi-metallic brake pads, and don't produce much dust when breaking. Ceramic brake pads on average will also last longer than organic and semi-metallic brake pads. They do have some drawbacks, mainly a lower to absorb friction heat while in use, which transfers more heat to other parts of your Honda Accord's braking system. This potentially wears out the rest of your Honda Accord's braking system faster. When deciding on what type of brake pads you want, be sure to speak with one of our expert technicians to get a better idea of which type would best suit your individual needs.

Next Steps

It is important when taking care of your Honda Accord to always be keeping up to date with its maintenance, especially if you a brake pad inspection showed they need to be replaced. Ignoring your cars general maintenance can lead to major problems later on as worn parts may then also damage other nearby components, compromising the vehicles ability to drive.

If your Honda Accord's brake pads need replacement, or you just haven't brought your car in for maintenance in a while, schedule using the link below and our team of expert technicians will make sure your ride stays safe and smooth.