Best Brake Repair in Cambridge, MA

15 experts listed · 6 in Cambridge · 6 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license

Data verified November 8, 2026

CLM Inc

CLM Inc

4.7 77 reviews
“They've been extremely helpful with inspections and general car maintenance as well!”
BBB A+Since 1993Family-owned
320 Webster Ave
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Foreign Auto Center

Foreign Auto Center

5.0 101 reviews
“Highly recommend - they were honest, knowledgeable about my car, and efficient in diagnosing and repairing the issue when my service light came on!”
Warranty on all workBBB A+Since 1985
251 Prospect St
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Aladdin Auto Service

Aladdin Auto Service

4.8 77 reviews
“I've been going to them for years, they always explain all the options and go the extra mile to find the least expensive option.”
BBB A+Since 1995
162 Alewife Brook Pkwy
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APA Automotive Transmissions

APA Automotive Transmissions

4.8 37 reviews
“They know how to treat and keep customers and are very patient and will talk you through anything you have questions on.”
BBB A+Since 1982
73 Pleasant St
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Vahe's Garage

Vahe's Garage

4.6 28 reviews
“This is the best and fairest to take your car I always have had the best service and value”
BBB A+Since 1987
651 Mt Auburn St
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Cambridge Road Auto Services Inc

Cambridge Road Auto Services Inc

4.1 28 reviews
“Zack takes pride in his shop giving old fashioned service to his customers”
BBB A+
Woburn, MA · 8 mi from Cambridge
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Listed for drivers in and around Cambridge, MA, these 15 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: Cambridge, MA

Of the 15 experts we list here, 6 are in Cambridge itself and 9 come from towns including Medford (2, 3 mi), Boston (2, 4 mi) and Somerville (1, 1 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 2,500 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "quality". 6 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 12 of the experts on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. 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.

Can I get brakes done on Saturdays or Sundays?

Weekend hours are listed by 6 of the 15 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.

Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care

Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care

4.1 34 reviews
“Someone you can trust to do the job well and to tell you the truth.”
Coupons & offersFinancing availableSince 1996
Charlestown, MA · 2 mi from Cambridge
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Abe's Complete Auto Service

Abe's Complete Auto Service

3.8 103 reviews
“And help full thank you Ravi I will recommend you to all my friends and family”
Walk-ins welcomeSe habla español35+ yearsFamily-owned
317 Fresh Pond Pkwy
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Wooding's Garage

Wooding's Garage

4.9 7 reviews
“They provided me with several helpful suggestions and were forthcoming about the severity (or not-so-severity) of the problems I was having.”
Since 1975
Boston, MA · 4 mi from Cambridge
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BBC Auto Repair

BBC Auto Repair

5.0 86 reviews
“They were so quick to fix my car, reasonably priced and did a great job!”
$5 off1-yr warrantyBBB A+Since 2011
Somerville, MA · 1 mi from Cambridge
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World Auto Body

World Auto Body

4.8 90 reviews
“Rob worked tirelessly to keep me well informed and went above and beyond whenever I asked.”
Insurance claim helpSince 1980Licensed
Boston, MA · 4 mi from Cambridge
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DGC Autobody & Mechanical Center

DGC Autobody & Mechanical Center

4.9 84 reviews
“Then my enterprise rental was expected to be around two weeks, so when Mark called me a day and a half after initially dropping the car off to tell me my car was ready to be picked up, even the Enterprise staff were surprised at how quickly I returned the rental (which means less money out of my pocket for rental coverage and fees).”
Insurance claim help40+ yearsFree consultationASE certified
Medford, MA · 3 mi from Cambridge
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Rayteam Automotive

Rayteam Automotive

4.9 127 reviews
“Their empathy during an inevitable not-so-great situation, attention to detail to recommend proactive maintenance, and ability to set your financial expectations accordingly makes it feel as though your mechanic is working WITH you to ensure you are fully comfortable with both the work and the final end product.”
BBB A+Since 1996Prices online
Waltham, MA · 6 mi from Cambridge
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Bavarian Performance Group

Bavarian Performance Group

4.9 129 reviews
“They do a thorough inspection and advise what is a priority and what can wait.”
Coupons & offersBMW specialist0% financingSince 2004Family-ownedBBB A+
Winchester, MA · 6 mi from Cambridge
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Volsar Automotive Service

Volsar Automotive Service

4.7 71 reviews
“Great, all work and cost was explained before hand and car was ready when promised.”
24-mo/24k-mi warrantyDomestic and foreign specialistSince 1976Family-ownedASE certified
Medford, MA · 3 mi from Cambridge
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