Brakes · 2026
Nissan Qashqai brake pads & discs cost
Front brake pads and discs on a Nissan Qashqai typically cost £142–£367 fitted at a UK independent garage, with the rear axle around £121–£312. The Qashqai runs discs all round, and brakes are one of its better-documented weak points: the first generation had a front-disc wear problem, and second-generation cars have multiple reports of discs corroding at low mileages.
Electronic parking brake
The J10 (2007–13) has a conventional manual handbrake. From the J11 (2014) the Qashqai uses an electronic parking brake, so rear pad changes need the caliper motors retracted electronically via a diagnostic tool before the pistons can be pushed back — expect a little extra workshop time in rear-brake quotes on 2014-on cars.
What brakes does the Nissan Qashqai have?
Front and rear are separate jobs with separate prices — and on some generations the rear uses drums, which changes the work entirely. Here's the Qashqai's setup:
| Axle | Setup | Detail |
|---|---|---|
Front | Discs | Ventilated front discs on all generations. On the J10 (2007–13), uneven front disc wear is documented — discs found nearly worn through on the inner face at low mileages, so both faces should be measured. |
Rear | Discs | Rear discs on UK cars, with documented reports of corrosion-driven early replacement on the J11 (2014–21) — rear discs and pads at under 20,000 miles in several owner reports. |
Nissan Qashqai brake pads & discs cost
Pads and discs replaced as a pair on one axle typically cost £142–£367 at the front and £121–£312 at the rear for a Nissan Qashqai at a UK independent garage. Rear axles are usually a little cheaper — less load, simpler calipers. Main dealers charge 30–50% more, and London and the South East sit at the top of the range.
Key things to know
- First-generation (J10) front discs are documented wearing unevenly — nearly worn through on the inner face while the outer face looked fine — so discs should be measured on both faces, not judged through the wheel.
- J10 front brake judder from warped discs is a documented owner complaint.
- J11 disc corrosion at low mileage is well-documented — including a rejected warranty claim where corroded discs and pads at 20,000 miles were attributed to coastal salt exposure.
- Given the corrosion pattern, pads-and-discs rather than pads alone is a common outcome on Qashqai rear brakes.
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How much do brake pads and discs cost for a Nissan Qashqai?
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Expect £142–£367 per axle fitted for front pads and discs at a UK independent garage in 2026, and around £121–£312 for the rear. Pads-only jobs cost less, but pads and discs are usually replaced together on an axle once the discs are worn or scored — worn discs ruin new pads quickly. Main dealers charge more; use our cost calculator to adjust for your region.
Why are my Nissan Qashqai brake discs corroded at low mileage?
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It's a documented pattern, particularly on the 2014–2021 car. UK owner reports include discs and pads needed at under 20,000 miles due to corrosion, and Nissan has rejected warranty claims on the grounds of road-salt exposure. Cars that do short journeys or sit parked for days are worst affected, because the discs never get hot enough for long enough to keep the friction faces clean. If corrosion is caught early — at the surface-advisory stage — harder driving can sometimes clean discs up; once pitted, replacement is the only fix.
How do I know the brakes need doing on a Nissan Qashqai?
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Common signs: squealing or grinding when braking (grinding usually means the pads are down to metal — stop driving on them), a pulsing pedal under braking (warped or corroded discs), the car pulling to one side, and a longer pedal travel than you're used to. Many cars also flag low pads with a dashboard warning. At the MOT, pads below 1.5mm or heavily scored discs are failures, and surface-corroded rear discs are one of the most common advisories on lightly-used cars.
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