Brake system

Brake systems and parts for cars in Australia

Updated 4 November 2026

A front or rear rotor and pad set costs about A$48 to A$65 in Australia, a complete performance kit about A$373 to A$936, and a full rear service kit around A$1,045. Send your car model, year and axle as a request on BlaBlaPrice, and sellers reply in the chat with their own price and delivery.

Rules that apply to your car

Under Australian Consumer Law, you do not have to have your car serviced by an authorised dealer to keep the manufacturer's warranty, as one motor association's guide explains. An ACCC example describes a manufacturer warranty that covers mechanical failure at no cost within three years of purchase, so read the warranty terms before you fit parts. If you change the braking system of a heavy vehicle, the NHVR's brake certification checklist asks whether service and parking brake performance still meets the heavy vehicle standards or an Australian Design Rule.

Season and driving

Summer runs from December to February, and heat plus long highway runs load the brakes hard, so check pads and rotors before the holiday season. Winter from June to August is cooler. Brake wear depends mostly on how and where you drive, so mileage and driving habits often matter more than the season.

How parts are sold and sent here

Brake parts are usually sold per axle or as a full kit, so ask whether the price covers the front or rear, one or both sides. Rotors are measured in millimetres. Parts are sent between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, and the listed price may not include delivery to your city, so ask the seller directly.

What to include in the request

Give the car make, model, year and engine, the axle (front, rear or both) and whether original or compatible parts suit you. Add the VIN if you have it, the condition you accept, your city and budget. Say if you need fitting, so a seller can quote the job together with the part.

Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with price, terms and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to exchange them with. Start from the request field on the home page, read how BlaBlaPrice works, or browse car parts.