A brake caliper replacement costs $470 to $968 in 2026
A brake caliper replacement costs $470 to $968 in 2026 for common cars, per RepairPal. Its national average is $898 to $968. Labor is about $150 to $219 and parts are about $749. Jerry puts the typical cost to replace one caliper at $119 to $213, with remanufactured floating calipers at $70 to $180. YourMechanic lists an average of $331 for a Honda Civic, with $79 for parts and $252 for labor.
Brake caliper replacement cost by car
RepairPal lists these ranges for the most common cars. Your year and engine move the price inside each range.
| Car | Price, parts and labor |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | $663 to $734 |
| Toyota Camry | $521 to $589 |
| Ford F-150 | $470 to $539 |
How common cars compare
Against the middle of the RepairPal national average, $933, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 runs about 25 percent less; the Toyota Camry runs about 41 percent less; the Ford F-150 runs about 46 percent less. The gap comes from where the part sits, how long it takes to reach, and the price of the part for that car.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| RepairPal | National average $898 to $968. Labor is about $150 to $219 and parts are about $749. |
| Jerry | Jerry puts the typical cost to replace one caliper at $119 to $213, with remanufactured floating calipers at $70 to $180. |
| YourMechanic | YourMechanic lists an average of $331 for a Honda Civic, with $79 for parts and $252 for labor. |
| Jerry | Jerry lists $80 to $120 for a front caliper and $90 to $130 for a rear caliper. |
What pushes the quote up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| How many calipers | The price is per caliper, and most shops advise doing both sides of an axle. |
| New or remanufactured | A rebuilt caliper costs less than a new factory part. |
| Front or rear | Rear calipers with a parking brake motor or cable cost more to swap. |
| Brake bleed | After the swap the brake lines must be bled, and fluid adds to the bill. |
| Pads and rotors | A stuck caliper often ruins the pads and rotor on that side too. |
How to tell you need it
- The car pulls to one side when you brake.
- One wheel is very hot, or you smell burning after a drive.
- You see brake fluid leaking at the wheel, or the caliper piston sticks.
What the price includes
The price covers the new caliper, the labor to swap it, and bleeding the brakes. Pads and rotors are often extra, so ask. It does not include tax, shop supply fees, or other repairs the shop finds while the car is in.
How to judge your quote
- Ask if the price is for one caliper or a pair.
- Ask if it includes new pads, rotors, and a brake fluid bleed.
- Ask if the caliper is new or remanufactured, and the warranty.
- Ask the shop to show you why the caliper failed.
- Compare the total with the range above: $470 to $968 for most cars.
Ways to pay less
- Ask for a remanufactured caliper from a good brand.
- Replace pads and rotors at the same visit to save labor.
- Have a stuck slide pin cleaned first, if the caliper itself is fine.
- Compare a chain shop quote with an independent shop.
Dealer or independent shop
RepairPal puts labor for a brake caliper replacement at $150 to $219. At the typical independent shop rate of about $140 an hour, that is about 1.3 hours of work. A dealer charging $200 an hour would bill about $264 for the same labor, and a $100 an hour shop about $132. Parts cost about the same anywhere, so the shop rate is where you can save. See what mechanics charge an hour.
Why this costs more in 2026
Shop labor now runs about $100 to $250 an hour. Many car parts are imported, and freight costs went up after the oil shock that began with the Iran war in February 2026. Steel, copper, aluminum and resin prices are up too, and they go into almost every part. Calipers are cast metal with seals and pistons, and many now include electric parking brake motors, which push up the part price.
How we got these numbers
The national range, the labor and parts split and the prices by car come from RepairPal's brake caliper replacement estimate, last updated September 3, 2026. We checked them against Jerry and YourMechanic, and read every number on the source page on October 7, 2026. These are planning ranges, not quotes. Your shop's written estimate is the real price.
Common questions
How much does a brake caliper replacement cost?
RepairPal shows $898 to $968 on average in the US. Jerry lists $119 to $213 for one caliper on typical cars. Your total depends on the car and the parts.
Can I drive with a bad brake caliper?
It is risky. A stuck caliper can cause long stopping distance, heat, and a fire risk. Get it checked soon.
How long does it take?
Jerry says labor is about 1.0 to 1.8 hours per caliper. Bleeding the brakes is part of that work.
Can I do it myself?
It is possible if you know brakes well. You must bleed the brake system after, and a mistake can be unsafe.