GMC R3500 Brake Pad Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(202)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(202)

Brake Pad Replacement Service

How much does a Brake Pad Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a GMC R3500 Brake Pad Replacement is $242 with $74 for parts and $168 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1990 GMC R3500V8-5.7LService typeBrake Pads - Front ReplacementEstimate$347.12Shop/Dealer Price$391.72 - $515.80
1991 GMC R3500V8-5.7LService typeBrake Pads - Rear ReplacementEstimate$527.80Shop/Dealer Price$583.49 - $741.48
1990 GMC R3500V8-7.4LService typeBrake Pads - Rear ReplacementEstimate$527.80Shop/Dealer Price$583.54 - $741.58
1990 GMC R3500V8-5.7LService typeBrake Pads - Rear ReplacementEstimate$527.80Shop/Dealer Price$583.54 - $741.57
1990 GMC R3500V8-7.4LService typeBrake Pads - Front ReplacementEstimate$336.31Shop/Dealer Price$380.59 - $504.42
1991 GMC R3500V8-5.7LService typeBrake Pads - Front ReplacementEstimate$336.31Shop/Dealer Price$378.99 - $501.62
1990 GMC R3500V8-6.2L DieselService typeBrake Pads - Front ReplacementEstimate$336.31Shop/Dealer Price$378.84 - $501.36
1991 GMC R3500V8-7.4LService typeBrake Pads - Front ReplacementEstimate$336.31Shop/Dealer Price$378.82 - $501.33
Show example GMC R3500 Brake Pad Replacement prices

What are brake pads and how do they work?

Brake pads consist of friction material that is bonded to a sturdy steel backing plate. When you push on the brake pedal, the friction material on the brake pads is forced against the inner and outer surfaces of the steel brake rotor under tremendous pressure. The resulting friction causes the wheels on your car to slow rapidly allowing for a quick, safe and controlled stop. After thousands of miles, this friction material eventually wears away, and the brake rotor wears away as well, requiring replacement.

Brakes-Service

When to replace brake pads?

Here are several indications that you need new brake pads:

  • Wear indicator on vehicle dashboard. When the friction material on the brake pads is worn to within 2 mm of the pad backing plate, replacement of the pads is necessary. Most newer cars today have electronics built into the brake pad. When the pad is at a point that it needs to be replaced, a symbol will appear on your vehicle dashboard’s instrument cluster. Consult your owner’s manual to learn what the symbol looks like.
  • High pitched squeal when braking. When the friction material on the pads is worn close to the backing plate, you may hear a squealing or squeaking noise as you drive regardless of whether you are applying the brakes or not. That squealing or squeaking noise is designed to make you aware that the brake pads are getting low and need to be inspected. If all of the friction material on the brake pad has been worn away, you will hear grinding and scraping noises when you apply the brakes. Pad replacement is mandatory at this point and the vehicle is unsafe to drive until corrected.
  • Brake pedal pulsation or vehicle vibration. Over time, brake rotors may develop excessive thickness variation (>.001 inches), excessive runout on the wheel hub (> .002 inches), or the brake rotor may warp due to high operating temperatures. If these defects exist, you may notice pulsation in the brake pedal or steering wheel during braking. New pads and rotor resurfacing or replacement will be required if the rotor has any of the above-mentioned deficiencies.
  • Vehicle pulling or wandering on braking. If your car pulls to the right or left during braking, that could be a sign of a sticking brake caliper, misalignment of the suspension, and sometimes tire defects or uneven tire inflation from side-to-side. The mechanic who inspects your vehicle will determine if new brake pads alone will resolve the issue or if other repairs are needed.
  • High mileage on existing pads. Regardless of whether any of the above brake system symptoms occur, every 10,000 miles a mechanic should measure the thickness of the remaining friction material on the brake pads and perform a thorough visual inspection of the braking system.
  • Brake system warning lights and/or maintenance reminder messages. Should your brake system warning light ever illuminates, or a brake system related maintenance reminder message appears in the driver information display, have your vehicle inspected and repaired as soon as possible.

How do mechanics replace brake pads?

Normally, pad replacement requires these steps:

  • Confirm the thickness of the remaining friction material on the brake pads. If the remaining friction material is less than 2 mm in thickness, pad replacement is warranted.
  • Visually inspect the brake rotor surface that contacts the pad (for scoring, pitting, grooves, rust) and measure the brake rotor with precision tools for thickness variation, run-out and warpage.
  • Inspect the caliper, torque plate, pads, and rotors to determine if the caliper is operating freely (i.e., inspect for stuck calipers).
  • Install new pads and any additional recommended components (e.g., rotors, if rotors depart from OEM specifications) only with customer approval of course.
  • Lubricate brake system components, such as caliper sliding pins, and inspect the condition of the brake fluid. Top off brake fluid as required.
  • Perform a basic 50 point safety inspection of your vehicle.
  • Finally, the mechanic will test drive your vehicle to confirm normal operation of the brake system.

Is it safe to drive with a brake pad problem?

Driving a vehicle with a known deficiency in the braking system is unsafe and consequently is not recommended. Worn out brake pads can increase stopping distances and so for your safety, it is always advised that worn out brake pads be replaced promptly. Further driving is not recommended and you should request service at your earliest convenience if any of the following circumstances exist: stopping distances are much greater than what you are accustomed to; the brake pedal is not firm or is low; there is loss of braking power assist; the vehicle pulls severely to one side on braking; or the brake system warning light is on.

If you detect unusual noises, such as squealing or grinding, but stopping distances are close to what you are used to, and the brake pedal is firm, and there are no warning lights, it may be safe to proceed to your destination but schedule service at your earliest convenience. When it comes to the brakes on your vehicle, always err on the side of caution and have a mechanic check your brake pads and braking system at the first indication of a problem.

When replacing brake pads keep in mind:

Brake pads must always be replaced as a set, that is both wheels (driver and passenger side) on an axle, front or rear, must be serviced. If brake pads on only one side of the car were replaced, your car might pull to one side when you apply the brakes. Often, resurfacing or replacement of the brake rotors is necessary and a competent mechanic will always measure for wear and damage to the brake rotors and advise you as to whether rotor replacement or re-surfacing is needed.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert GMC mechanics

Real customer reviews from GMC owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(202)

Rating Summary
198
3
0
0
1
198
3
0
0
1

Tomas

18 years of experience
226 reviews
Tomas
18 years of experience
GMC R3500 V8-5.7L - Brake System Inspection - Newark, New Jersey
Pretty good. My inspection for my brakes went very quick, (a little too quick.) Not the most thorough inspection. However, Tomas came to the same conclusion that I had already suspected and the problem is now "dually" analyzed. 15 minutes, and I'm good. Tomas was quite knowledgeable and polite. He came with the proper tools and equipment to say the least and was promptly on time for the booked appointment. I would consider requesting Tomas again for similar work. Thanks again to Tomas and the team at YourMechanic for helping out.

Shaun

11 years of experience
542 reviews
Shaun
11 years of experience
GMC Yukon V8-5.3L - Brake Pads Replacement (Rear) - Surprise, Arizona
Shaun came on time and went above and beyond and did a great job.

Samuel

15 years of experience
3 reviews
Samuel
15 years of experience
GMC Envoy L6-4.2L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front, Rear) - Austin, Texas
Samual showed up exactly on time. He had to go get one more part but finish the job within about 2 1/2 hours. This was my first time using Your Mechanic and I will definitely use it again and request Samual.

Jermaine

25 years of experience
382 reviews
Jermaine
25 years of experience
GMC Yukon XL 1500 V8-5.3L - Brake Pads Replacement (Rear) - Washington, District of Columbia
I’ll be avoiding the shop and booking this brother from here on out.

Excellent Rating

(202)

Rating Summary
198
3
0
0
1
198
3
0
0
1
Number of GMC Brake Pad Replacement services completed
2222+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT GMC MECHANICS
900+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Replace a Cooling Fan Resistor
The cooling fan may not work at all speeds if the resistor is broken. If the engine overheats or the fan never turns off, the resistor may be faulty.
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid
The The 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid is a really great choice for anyone looking for a mid-size sedan. Not only does it boast plenty of room for people and cargo, but it also has a good amount of power and...
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Infiniti FX
There’s There’s just something unmistakable about the overall design and aesthetics of the 2012 Infiniti FX. With sleek lines and a classic feel, some might think this SUV is all about looks. However, it also packs exceptional performance and plenty...

Possible issue with the shift solenoid or TCM?

It could be either one and it's impossible to say without inspecting the car. The difference between the O'Reilly diagnosis and the dealer's is probably one of equipment. O'Reilly uses a generic OBD-II scanner and the dealer should be using...

code reader -engine coolant flow low/performance

Hello. The trouble codes you have listed do not appear to be in the typical format for automotive trouble codes. Trouble codes are listed with a letter P followed by four digits. If your EPC light is on that indicates...

Hello, when my car is in park or neutral it starts to accelerate on its own.

It could be caused by several different problems like the idle control valve, engine vacuum leak, intake air filter clogged or contaminated mass air sensor or a sensor failure or engine just needs maintenance. I would suggest having the vehicle...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com