For a 2017 Honda Accord, brake pad sets typically cost about $25 to $75 per axle for aftermarket options, with front pads generally more expensive than rear. OEM or dealer pads run around $60 to $120 per axle, and installation costs are extra and vary by shop and location.
This article breaks down the typical price ranges by axle and material, explains the factors that influence cost, and outlines additional expenses you may encounter during a brake-pad replacement.
What affects brake pad pricing
Prices are shaped by where you buy, the pad material, whether you’re replacing the front or rear pads, and whether hardware or sensors are included. The following factors commonly push costs up or down:
- Front versus rear axle: Front pads usually cost more due to greater stopping power requirements.
- Pad material: Ceramic pads tend to be pricier than semi-metallic or organic options.
- Brand and quality: OEM/dealer pads typically cost more than aftermarket brands, and premium brands can command higher prices.
- Inclusions: Some sets include wear sensors, anti-rattle hardware, or shims, which adds to the price.
- Regional pricing and labor rates: Prices can vary by region and by shop’s labor rate.
Understanding these factors helps you choose a pad that fits your driving needs and budget, and it helps you forecast total costs beyond the pad price itself.
Typical price ranges for 2017 Honda Accord brake pads
Prices shown reflect common aftermarket options and some OEM choices available online or at chain stores in 2024–2026. They exclude installation labor and any rotor service unless noted.
- Front pad set, aftermarket, semi-metallic: $25–$50
- Front pad set, aftermarket, ceramic: $40–$75
- Rear pad set, aftermarket, semi-metallic: $25–$60
- Rear pad set, aftermarket, ceramic: $35–$70
- Front pad set, OEM/dealer: $60–$110
- Rear pad set, OEM/dealer: $60–$100
Premium or performance-grade pads with sensors or special coatings can exceed these ranges, and prices may vary by retailer or location. OEM pads from a Honda dealer tend to sit toward the higher end of the spectrum.
Additional costs to consider
Replacing brake pads often involves more than the pad sets themselves. The following costs are commonly part of the job, depending on rotor condition and local pricing:
- Labor for pad replacement: typically $80–$150 per axle, depending on shop and region.
- Hardware kit (clips, shims, anti-rattle components): $5–$20.
- Wear sensor (if applicable): $15–$45.
- Rotor resurfacing (machining) if supported by the vehicle and rotor condition: $10–$40 per rotor.
- Rotor replacement (if worn or warped): $30–$100 per rotor, plus parts.
Always obtain a written estimate that itemizes parts and labor, and ask whether rotor service is included or recommended based on rotor wear.
Summary
Brake pad prices for the 2017 Honda Accord vary by front vs rear, material, and brand. In general, aftermarket pads fall in the $25–$75 per axle range, with front pads typically costing more than rear. OEM/dealer pads are higher, often $60–$120 per axle. When you add labor and potential rotor service, total per-axle costs commonly range from roughly $150 to $300, with higher totals if rotors or sensors are replaced.