Arbor Autoworks
“Friendly staff that managed to get my problem fixed in TWO days and cheaper than I was quoted.”
Best Brake Repair in Austin, TX
23 experts listed · all 23 in Austin · 3 open weekends · all 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
German Auto Center
“Brant worked with me and never gave up looking for a way to find a cost effective solution for my car repair.”
Manchaca Service Center
“They are not only professional, but have a caring attitude, that the service is done to your satisfaction”
Advanced Automotive & Tire
“What I was planning on a full transmission replacement, this team diagnosed failing sensors and fixed it right up.”
Ben White Automotive
“Strongly recommend you check them out the next time you have any issues with your automobile.”
Brink Motorsports
“He even went above and beyond a few months back when I reached out requesting a professional opinion on a botched service job by a separate tire shop leading to a dented rim”
Listed for drivers in and around Austin, TX, these 23 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: Austin, TX
All 23 experts we list here are in Austin itself. We have 66 experts in Austin on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The experts on this page are rated from 4.6 to 4.9 across 9,712 reviews; all 23 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (60%) and punctuality (56%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "warranty". 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (6), engine repair (5), oil change (5), fleet service (4) and transmission repair (4). 8 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 21 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 7 offer financing; 6 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 13 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the experts on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Which shops listed for Austin check brakes for free?
6 of the 23 shops say they offer a free inspection. A free brake check is a real service and also a sales visit, so ask them to show you the worn part on the car and to tell you the pad thickness they measured.
Lawson Tire & Automotive
“I do not write Google Reviews, but Jared and Natalie and staff from Lawson Automotive went above and beyond.”
Auto Tek
“I'm always skeptical of mechanics, but this team took the time to explain everything, including photos, etc.”
Amos Engine Installation
“Amos engine has taken care of me for years and has always left me satisfied.”
Oak Hill Automotive
“Figured out what was wrong with my headlamp and saved me a lot of money.”
Brakes To Go
“Couple that with their prompt communication, great service and fair pricing, you cannot beat Brakes To Go.”
Terry Sayther Automotive
“Great experience, diagnosed and fixed problem, the whole experience was very smooth.”
Abee's Hi-Tech Auto Service
“Incredible service abee and his staff are very friendly, honest and informative.”
Excalibur Auto
“Excalibur provides excellent service, good turnaround time and helpful, knowledgeable, friendly staff.”
Leonard's Automotive Service Center
“Experts at solving and detecting problems my auto has and letting me know how to take care of it.”
Bearden Automotive
“I feel like they are trustworthy and have been helpful when I've needed work on my car”
Elite Import Auto Service
“Chris helped me navigate an alternator replacement and checked my battery too, which needed replacement.”
Southwest Automotive
“You can go there and trust that what is being done is necessary at a fair price.”
Rising Sun Automotive
“Had a great experience at this shop, needed to fix my a/c and Noah walked me through the entire process and broke down exactly why the certain parts were needed, I did not feel pressured whatsoever.”
Luu Auto Repair
“Don was very informative and helpful throughout the whole process and helped me get the best care for my car without breaking the bank.”
Black Forest Werkshop
“Lee, the owner, has been nothing but professional, kind, truthful and respectful.”
Lugnuts Automotive
“I can't say enough good things, but if you need any work done I'd recommend saving yourself a headache and go here first.”
Austin Auto
“You fixed my old Hummer when no one else had a clue.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about experts in Austin
- “Friendly staff, reliable service, and transparent practices. Absolutely love coming here, and highly recommend to anyone.” — customer of Auto Tek
- “Absolutely an honest and professional shop! I'm preparing to sell my BMW and their pre-purchase inspection was quick, thorough, and helpful to both myself and the buyer.” — customer of Black Forest Werkshop
- “I just needed an oil change and for them to investigate a persistent squeak, they found the problem with a misaligned brake pad and fixed it, no extra charge.” — customer of Excalibur Auto
- “Absolutely fantastic customer service. Tim got us in quick, turned around the repair in one day, with a fair price.” — customer of Advanced Automotive & Tire
- “Kind, courteous, thorough and fast. I got my breaks and rotors replaced and they got me in quickly.” — customer of Leonard's Automotive Service Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.
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