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Dealerships charge $400–$800 for brake pads. Here's what the parts actually cost, what labor should run, and how to spot when someone's trying to take you for a ride.

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Dealerships charge $400–$800 for brake pads. Here's what the parts actually cost, what labor should run, and how to spot when someone's trying to take you for a ride.
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