Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
“Bruce and Daren were courteous and professional, and kept me updated on the status of my repair throughout the day, as well as providing a written estimate of the work through email.”
Best Brake Repair in Berkeley, CA
16 experts listed · all 16 in Berkeley · 5 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Smog Check Berkeley
“Right across the street from AAA, so smog and registration is almost a one-stop process.”
Argonaut Garage
“I am literally shocked, with just an oil change, my car is now purring.”
Autometrics
“Always the best customer service and care for my car at Autometrics!”
Model Garage
“They discovered the cause of creaking sound - my loose spare tire and jack!”
Berkeley Auto Service
“I've never had any issues here and I would highly recommend Berkeley Auto Service to anyone who needs a good mechanic!”
Listed for drivers in and around Berkeley, CA, these 16 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: Berkeley, CA
All 16 experts we list here are in Berkeley itself. We have 17 experts in Berkeley on file; this page shows the highest-rated 16. The experts on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,020 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (91%) and punctuality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "communication". 5 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers financing; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 12 of the experts on this page; 7 publish a contact page and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the experts on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Can I get brakes done on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend hours are listed by 5 of the 16 shops. Pads and rotors on one axle is a short job, so it fits a Saturday well, as long as nothing is seized and no parts have to be ordered in.
German Auto Sport
“Alex and Justin were so helpful and really took time to talk with me and get an understanding of my car's history.”
Oceanworks Berkeley
“Oceanworks has provided a generation of East Bay folks with reliable and ethical service for their Japanese cars.”
Holland Service
“Chris and Robert are exceptional mechanics, and they always take great care of my 30+ year old truck.”
Don's Tire Service
“I have bought my tires here for many years and have always been extremely happy with the service.”
Motor City Automotive
“"Alan" is very honest and skilled enough to find what the problem is, even further potential problems.”
Auto Options
“Bill is really kind and patient in explaining all of the work that has been done and/or needs to get done to a non-car expert like myself.”
Bridgeway Service
“I have been coming to this place for car repairs for more than 20 years, for both of the family cars.”
Sos Auto Service
“I've been coming to them for years with my old Subaru Legacy and now they take great care of my new Honda Accord.”
Orozco's Tires 2 Auto Repair
“Great customer service, excellent work, unbeatable pricing.”
Cabello Brothers Automotive
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