A standard front-axle brake job replaces both pads and both rotors. Average national cost runs $300-$700 per axle, depending on parts grade and vehicle.
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A DIYer with basic tools can save $200-$400 in labor — but if the caliper slides are stuck or rotors need machining, a shop visit pays for itself.
Typical total runs $366–$932 in Connecticut, with parts around $150–$500 and labor $216–$432 at the CT average labor rate of $144/hr.
New pads (both sides); New rotors (both sides); Caliper slide cleaning & lube; Brake-fluid top-off; Test drive.
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A DIYer with basic tools can save $200-$400 in labor — but if the caliper slides are stuck or rotors need machining, a shop visit pays for itself.
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