Brake Rotor Replacement Cost: $232–$495 (2026)

How much does a brake rotor replacement cost?

Also called: brake discs

Typical total cost
$232–$495
Parts
$128–$272
Labor
$104–$223

Across 21 popular vehicles

Rotors are the discs the pads clamp onto. They wear down in thickness and can warp from heat. Many shops now replace rather than resurface them, because modern rotors are thinner and often cannot be machined and still stay above the minimum thickness stamped on the hub.

What it costs on different cars

A single national average hides the thing you actually want to know, which is whether your car sits at the cheap or expensive end. Usually it is access rather than the part that moves the price: the same component can take an hour on one engine layout and most of a day on another.

VehiclePartsLaborTotal
2014 Nissan Rogue$128–$173$104–$140$232–$313
2017 Hyundai Elantra$149–$201$122–$166$271–$367
2019 Toyota Camry$155–$209$127–$171$282–$380
2011 Honda Civic$157–$213$129–$175$286–$388
2022 Hyundai Tucson$157–$213$129–$175$286–$388
2020 Toyota Tacoma$158–$214$129–$175$287–$389
2000 Dodge RAM 1500$161–$219$132–$179$293–$398
2012 Jeep Wrangler$163–$221$133–$181$296–$402
2016 Mazda Mazda3$163–$221$133–$181$296–$402
2008 Ford Escape$179–$242$119–$161$298–$403
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee$164–$222$134–$182$298–$404
2012 Honda CR-V$166–$224$136–$184$302–$408
2015 GMC Sierra 2500hd$182–$246$122–$164$304–$410
2017 RAM 1500$184–$248$122–$166$306–$414
2016 Mazda CX-5$170–$230$139–$189$309–$419
2015 Ford Mustang$192–$260$128–$174$320–$434
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500$193–$261$128–$174$321–$435
2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid$180–$212$148–$174$328–$386
2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid$181–$213$149–$175$330–$388
2023 Ford F-150$207–$243$138–$162$345–$405
2016 Volkswagen Jetta$202–$272$164–$223$366–$495

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The ranges above cover a spread of vehicles. Enter a VIN and the report gives the estimate for that exact year, make, model and trim, alongside what the car has actually been through: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.

Signs you need this job done

  • A pulsing or judder through the pedal when braking
  • The steering wheel shaking under braking at speed
  • Deep scoring or a pronounced lip at the edge of the disc
  • Blue discolouration from overheating

How urgent is it?

Warped rotors are a comfort and stopping-distance problem rather than an immediate safety failure, but rotors below minimum thickness crack, and that is a failure.

Frequently asked questions

How much does brake rotor replacement cost?

Expect $232–$495 in total: $128–$272 for parts and $104–$223 for labor. Figures are drawn from 21 popular vehicles, so your car may sit at either end.

What are the signs this job is needed?

A pulsing or judder through the pedal when braking. The steering wheel shaking under braking at speed. Deep scoring or a pronounced lip at the edge of the disc. Blue discolouration from overheating.

Why does the price vary so much between cars?

Access is usually the reason rather than the part itself. Across the vehicles we sampled, a 2014 Nissan Rogue comes to $232–$313 while a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta comes to $366–$495 for the same job.

How do I get the price for my exact car?

Enter your VIN. The report includes the repair cost estimates for that specific year, make, model and trim, alongside its history: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.

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About these figures. Parts and labor ranges are supplied by a licensed vehicle-data provider and reflect a sample of 21 popular vehicles as of 2026-09-17. They are estimates for comparison, not quotes. What you actually pay depends on your vehicle, your local labor rate, whether the shop fits original-equipment or aftermarket parts, and what else is found once the job starts. Always get a written quote before authorising work.