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Brake Job Cost Calculator

Brake service cost from scope and vehicle class.

Inputs

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Results

Total estimated cost

$246.10

≈ 4 tanks of gas

Parts cost$80.00
Labor cost$150.00
Estimated labor hours1.5
Tax$16.10
Cost per mile$0.01
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Number of axles, Front or rear only, and Both axles.
  2. Set Vehicle class, Compact, and Sedan.
  3. Adjust SUV/truck, Heavy-duty as needed.
  4. Review the Total estimated cost ($) result.
  5. Use Parts cost ($) and Labor cost ($) to inform your decision.

How the result changes with Shop labor rate ($/hr)

Shop labor rate ($/hr)Total estimated cost
70$197.95
120$278.20
180$374.50
230$454.75

What each input means

Number of axles
Select the number of axles
Vehicle class
Select the vehicle class
Brake pad quality
Select the brake pad quality
Shop labor rate ($/hr)
Typical shop rates range from $75 to $150/hr.
Rotor service
Select the rotor service
Sales tax rate
Local sales tax percentage applied to parts and labor.

What each result means

Total estimated cost
Complete brake job cost including parts, labor, and tax.
Parts cost
Pads, rotors (if applicable), and hardware.
Labor cost
Shop labor charges based on hours and rate.
Estimated labor hours
Expected shop time for the brake service.
Tax
Sales tax on total before tax.
Cost per mile
Amortized cost over expected brake pad life.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Number of axles = 1, Vehicle class = 1, Brake pad quality = 1, Shop labor rate ($/hr) = 100 = 6 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Total estimated cost
    Total estimated cost = subtotal + tax
    246.1 = $246.1
  3. Calculate Parts cost
    Parts cost = totalPadCost + totalRotorCost + hardwareCost
    80 = $80
  4. Calculate Labor cost
    Labor cost = totalLaborHours * laborRate
    150 = $150

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