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Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service
“The time before that I brought my car here for a tire with a nail in it, no one else would patch it but they did and saved me from having to buy a new tire.”
Best Brake Repair in Ames, IA
24 experts listed · 7 in Ames · 5 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Eastman Auto Care
- Brake
- Job
- Oil
“My daughters car needed brake lines replaced graduation weekend and Larry came in on Sunday to finish so we could get on the road much ealier than expected.”
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Ron's Auto Repair Center
- Inspection
- Communication
- Brakes
“It's hard for privately owned companies, or any company, to be this self-accountable and accountable to the public in an seemingly instantaneous online manner - have a lot of respect for the way things are being run here and for the people putting in...”
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Wheelock's Auto Service
- Quality
- Work
- Tire
“In a world where service has become a commodity and hard to find, It's great to find a family owned business that treats you well and still believes in it.”
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Campus Garage
- Dealership
- Communication
- Work
“They knew what the issue immediately when I described the sounds my vehicle was making over the phone, inspected my car the next day and had it fixed the day after!!”
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Magic Mufflers & Brakes
“I had scheduled some hitch work down the street, and they said they wouldn't have the tires right away, but Doug offered to take my truck to the shop for the hitch work, and bring it back to do the tires!”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 24 shops replace pads, rotors and calipers. What each one says about parts brands, warranties and free inspections comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ames, IA
Of the 24 experts we list here, 7 are in Ames itself and 17 come from towns including Boone (5, 14 mi), Nevada (2, 9 mi) and Madrid (2, 15 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,810 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (79%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "communication", "honest" and "fair". 5 are open on Saturdays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are oil changes (4), brakes (3), check engine light (2), maintenance (2) and tires (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 4 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the experts on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Do any listed shops advertise brake specials?
7 of the 24 shops list a coupon or a promotion. Advertised brake deals usually cover pads on one axle with the cheapest compound, so read what the price includes before you book, especially whether rotors and hardware are extra.
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Dave's Auto & Truck Service
- Priced
- People
- Vehicle
“😬 and much cheaper than the 'big name' towing company I have used in town before.”
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Big 8 Tyre Center
“I came by after hours when they were closed and seen the door open so I asked if they can put my spare tire on and he did with pleasure so fast I was so thankful he got us back on the road because we had no tools”
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Top & Body Repair Inc
“If they were unclear about something he called to confer.”
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Condon's Services Ltd
“Needed a replacement tire for a good deal and they communicated with me while there about my options and what would be best and they got me all set and taken care of very quickly, great family business, very honest and even gave my 4 kiddos a bag of ...”
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Madrid Service Center
“I called to fix my car Monday they said it could be looked at Thursday but I could bring it in before, they called me Tuesday to let me know what was wrong and had it fixed Thursday, which was the day it was supposed to just be looked at.”
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Craig Automotive
- Price
“I was stranded on a Sunday night, and when I called at 8am Monday morning to ask the status of my car, I was told they probably wouldn't even be able to get to my car that day because of how busy they were.”
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Hoyt Boyz Repair
- Truck
- Price
- Engine
“Brought my older truck in to have the A/C looked at, expecting to spend close to $1,000.”
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Barkmeier Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Truck
- Cost
“I would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for a place you can count on to fix what ever is wrong from fuel pumps to electrical problems, and at a reasonable price.”
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Les Auto
- Priced
“Professional, personal,accommodating and priced right!!”
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Speed's Fiberglass Repair
“Good work, fair price”
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Sternquist Garage & Tire
- Tires
- Work
- Pick up
“I took my car here for a second opinion (first shop was Barkmer- something worst experience ever) they gave me the current diagnosis and fixed it beautifully.”
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Brakes Plus
- Sell
- Inspection
- Estimate
“I had been here before in the past and their service was subpar, then I got a mailer that offered a discounted oil change, so I thought I would give it another shot, I was pleasantly surprised I was greeted by smiling faces, and I didnt feel pressur...”
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Honest Wrenches Auto Repair
- Truck
- Diagnostic
- Work
“First time in my life I've had a mechanic do an actual inspection of the vehicle from front to rear and isolate deficiencies, and then clearly communicate what needed to be done and what could wait until the next service.”
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Chuy's Auto Service LLC
“When they seen that my caliper was broken Not only did he call me as well as send me a picture he told me if I wanted to stop and grab one from the auto store which is cheaper that they would still be able to get my car done today.”
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Imlay Service
- Honest
- Price
“They can unlock cars I have a auto lock on my van and am alway locking keys in when worm car up”
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R & R Auto Services
- Mechanic
“And most important: if they know they can't fix it (rare) they'll tell you (instead of trying and not being able to do it) and recommend the proper place to go.”
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Finish Line
- Vehicle
“I sense their willingness to learn how to expand their abilities (that they can work on mini cooper to a point) and adding new services (such as dealer of particular tire).”
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Deaton Truck & Auto Inc
“Personal service with people you can trust.”
Brake Services in Ames, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$44
Maximum cost
$602
National Average
$164
Avg Per Hour Rates
$97
$143
$328
Typical price range is based on 422 cost profiles
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