Brake pads alone aren't all too expensive. A set of brake pads could be had for just around $50 to $100. Add that up with labor costs, and it should cost you around $150 on average. However, vehicles with larger or more complex braking setups may cost you closer to $500 or even $1,000 for a set of brake pads. Meanwhile, brake rotors are slightly more expensive, costing between $400 to $500 per axle. Once again, heavy-duty and high-performance vehicles will cost more to have their rotors replaced. This is likely around $1,000 to $2,500. Add them all up, and the average brake pad and rotor replacement cost is roughly $550 per axle, on average.