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Downey Car Care Center
“They also washed and vacuumed it when they were done , the service advisors here are real humans , they don't sound like chain shop NP Cs who don't care to cater the individual customer”
Best Brake Repair in Downey, CA
24 experts listed · 17 in Downey · 14 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Glenn's Auto Service
- Review
- Oil
- Honest
“I had to think fast because the tow truck was coming so I googled the nearest mechanic and Glenn's Auto came up with great reviews so I took my truck there instead of my regular mechanic near DTLA since we would've been stuck in morning traffic.”
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GTS Tires & Auto Service
- Prices
- Needs
- Fair
“Albert and Estrella at GTS provide Steller service and there work is second to none I recommend to all friends and family don't waste your time going somewhere else there prices are fair and quality is great!”
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Diesel-Tune
- Fair
- Truck
- Duramax
“I decided to take it to DIESEL TUNE for a second opinion before making a big decision, George gave me a free diagnostic test on my truck and said a simple battery replacement would do the trick so i took his word on it and have had ZERO issues with m...”
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Downey Hand Car Wash & Detail Center
- Windshield
- Water Spots
- Job
“They are friendly and I have been visiting this place for years for repairs, oil changes and car washes, it's just that the prices have increased a little, just like all the places hahahaha, but I still go there”
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J & J Auto Repair
- Money
- Prices
- Cost
“Great guys very friendly very helpful very knowledgeable great prices as I say very helpful to the public and to their customers would recommend them any days a week if you have any type of car problems at all they will give you a fair quote and pric...”
Listed for drivers in and around Downey, CA, 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: Downey, CA
Of the 24 experts we list here, 17 are in Downey itself and 7 come from towns including South Gate (1, 4 mi), La Mirada (1, 6 mi) and Cypress (1, 11 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 4,291 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (68%) and value (65%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 14 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 52 years. 4 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the experts on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 6 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.
Which shops listed for Downey check brakes for free?
3 of the 24 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.
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Lizard Motorsports
- Job
“Always friendly and welcoming lizard has fixed a few of my cars and never been disappointed good to see people like him keeping car cutler alive for some many iconic cars or are time 👌 …”
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Bahn Motorworks
- BMW
“I have taken my E90 here for various services, on a occasion they fixed an issue with my reverse lights, which the BMW dealership and another independent place could not figure out.”
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B & J Auto Repair Alignment & Transmission
- Price
- Mechanics
“They have fixed two of my cars and saved me thousands of dollars i say that because aamco said i needed a new transmission and it was a $20 plastic washer they had me going in 20 min they dont try to upsale you they just fix whats wrong and do it fas...”
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Downey Import and Domestic
“Rigo at Downey Import has replaced all my brakes and rotors, two of my struts, and has also helped with some other general maintenance issues to help my Subaru Impreza run as smoothly and safely as possible.”
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Martin Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Price
- Attention
“The Most Honest Mechanic, No Lies.”
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P&J Auto Electric & Auto Repair
- Prices
“Very helpful”
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F & J Tune Lube
- Prices
“They are honest people at this place with super reasonable prices and work in a timely fashion I would recommend a bus load of people thanks for your hard work guys much appreciated.”
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Danny Does Brakes (Mobile Service)
- Price
- Couple
- Brake Fluid
“Work was done on my girlfriends car on a very short notice , it needed brakes pads , rotor ,caliber , and brake fluid + (an unexpected jumpstart and charge that he was kind enough to help with), a very tough situation.”
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Kurdi's Fast Lube & Auto Care
- Price
“I came back to this location after my last visit 2 years ago, they operate under new management now and can tell they are more advanced now than ever, highly recommended”
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Jo's Auto Center
“We've taken to many auto shops but we didn't find one that can fix break job like Mr.”
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Tito the Car Doctor
“I wanted drop all of you a note of appreciation for the exceptional service you have provided myself, family, and friends!”
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Sunrise Auto Center
“Very good service”
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Imperial Tire Pros
“I've been coming to this place not just because it's around the corner but because they have helped me with nails in tires and helped me get an affordable set of tires for my wife's car.”
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Key Nissan Service
“We picked up the car a couple of hours after that and besides the great work done on it and what we felt was a very fair price for the parts and labor, the quality of customer service we were given, the time that was taken to make sure all of our qu...”
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Integrity Transmission & Auto Repair
- Family Owned Business
- Towed
- Honest
“I wanted to wait a few months to review the shop to ensure everything went well, and at this point, it has been smooth sailing and she's running like a dream.”
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American Tire Centers
- Reviews
- Parked
- Prices
“They answered the phone instantly, they had the rare Tesla tires in stock for a good price ($289 and $30 for labor) and got me back on the road in under 30min.”
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Sweeney's Custom Mufflers
“If u need a good sounds of your mufflers go to Sweeny Custom Mufflers,me and my brother in law like it so much,the flow of the air is really fantastic,very smooth to drive and it sound so perfectly nice,so folks it's to time to changed your mufflers,...”
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Karta Motorwerks
- Dealership
- Communication
- Prices
“Charlie takes his time and explains everything to you and they did a great job on my truck and they warranty all their work which is great, I highly recommend them!”
Brake Services in Downey, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$48
Maximum cost
$647
National Average
$177
Avg Per Hour Rates
$104
$153
$353
Fair price range is based on 522 cost profiles
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