Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service
“We've been customers for over 10 years and a visit today reminded me why: great service, honesty and integrity, and friendly folks all- around.”
Best Brake Repair in Des Moines, IA
20 experts listed · all 20 in Des Moines · 7 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Ace Body & Motor
“They do quality work and have my vehicle ready when they promised.”
Silzer Auto Repair
“They also communicated very transparently the entire time, and the price was less than I thought it would be.”
Livingston's Automotive
“Honest, and they do great work always been impressed with their work”
Honest Wrenches Auto Repair
“The work was well done and I recommend Honest Wrenches if you want a good repair job done and guaranteed.”
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Beckley Automotive Services
“I will definitely be making them my go to shop for my Honda Civic”
Listed for drivers in and around Des Moines, IA, these 20 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: Des Moines, IA
All 20 experts we list here are in Des Moines itself. We have 23 experts in Des Moines on file; this page shows the highest-rated 20. The experts on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 4,502 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (82%), value (82%) and professionalism (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "honest" and "fair". 7 are open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 70 years. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the experts on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 5 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.
Do any listed shops advertise brake specials?
5 of the 20 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.
Joey's Auto Shop
“The Managers are very thorough an do an excellent job explaining what needs done, the technicians are knowledgeable and I have total confidence my car is at the right place in the right hands.”
Fast Tire Des Moines
“I have been coming here for years and he always explains what is necessary and never nickel and dimes me!”
TOM Davis Automotive
“You will get great service here!”
Iowa Mufflers & Brake
“The technician spent time walking around the vehicle with me, reviewing any issues.”
CHR Tire and Auto
“There have been multiple times Tom has saved me from spending unnecessary money on things other places stated I needed.”
Budget Brake & Chassis/Tlc Fast Lube
“Tim and his team were incredibly helpful and we are eternally grateful to have found his business.”
Carlos Auto Service
“Carlos is a great mechanic and he is so reasonable with his charges if anyone asks me if I know of a good mechanic he is always who I refer”
A&G Auto Repair .
“They even realigned my headlights and a few other little things like that at no charge..”
Hickman Auto & Home
“I was given nothing short of five star service great conversations great work great prices”
Nieves Auto Services
“Wont take My Vehicles Any Where Else.”
Harger Automotive
“My Integra was here several times (including an engine replacement) and the service was always top notch.”
R C Automotive
“Reggie has been my mechanic for years and has always been a good and honest man.”
Bens Auto Service
“Ben is a great mechanic and very fair priceing.”
Auto Repair Luna DBA Beaver Auto Repair
“Great workers they give you the right details and give honest response recommend this place 100%”
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