What Do Performance Brake Pads Cost?
Performance brake pads are typically far more expensive than standard service replacement parts, but are always lower in cost than genuine/original parts. The chart below gives a rough idea of the typical price ranges.
Original parts are just that, made in many different countries and chosen by the vehicle builder.
The mid group is premium aftermarket parts, which are typically products made in USA, the UK, Europe or Japan. Prices shown are very rough prices at retail level in US$.
The lower group are typically all made in Asia, where manufacturing costs are lower.
The global market for brake pads is huge, and there are literally hundreds of different brands to choose from. Not every driver needs a performance grade brake pad, but for those who do, these are the typical prices that you can expect to pay.
