MIT Drivetrain Specialists
“Kenny, the technician, clearly explained the entire repair process and even showed me the damaged parts they removed from my truck (and they were BAD!”
Best Brake Repair in El Cajon, CA
18 experts listed · all 18 in El Cajon · 7 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Rancho Auto Service
“Relaxed, friendly, and can tell a joke or two with reliable service that he takes pride in.”
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True Line Wheel Alignment
“Service was provided at the appointment time and I was informed in an attentive, courteous manner of what was inspected and adjusted.”
Dose Independent BMW Service
“They checked everything and gave me the confidence to move ahead with the purchase.”
Grease Monkey Garage
“He is very fair and honest so I never feel like I'm getting a bad deal when I go to grease monkey garage.”
Diesel Doctor
“Jesse went above and beyond to assist me and found ways to save me money on my repair even when it meant outsourcing a component for my Range Rover.”
Listed for drivers in and around El Cajon, CA, these 18 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: El Cajon, CA
All 18 experts we list here are in El Cajon itself. We have 26 experts in El Cajon on file; this page shows the highest-rated 18. The experts on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,156 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), value (80%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 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 1997. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 16 of the experts on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 9 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 7 of the 18 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.
Elite Auto Service
“Jayson was incredibly helpful and made getting my car fixed a stress free experience!”
Caliber Auto Repair
“Caliber Auto has given us great service for the past five years.”
Sunshine Auto Repair
“Really nice place and people, the work is wonderful and I don't have any complaints about them, totally recommend”
Coronels Auto
“Our family has been entrusting our vehicles with this family owned shop for years.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Dawn Marie and the whole AAMCO team has earned my business from this point on and I will always refer my family, friends & anyone else with vehicle issues to AAMCO.”
Legacy Auto Care
“You can tell right away it's a family owned business and they really care about the people who come in.”
Team Auto Service & Sales
“After this experience, Team Auto Center will definitely be one of my first choices for servicing my company's vehicles.”
Greg's Automotive
“I've had nothing but great experiences at Greg's for over 30 years!”
Pro-a-Line & Brakes
“John was very helpful in scheduling my appointment and answering my questions.”
Pilcher's Quality Auto Repair
“If you own a Mercedes, this is where you should always take it for service and / or repairs.”
Roach's Automotive Services
“They are honest, they are good at what they do, they are highly knowledgeable, they have a keen ability to assess the exact fix.”
Cedars Auto Repair
“This place, I don't know what to say, the owners are really honest, and it's really hard to find honest mechanic.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about experts in El Cajon
- “I really appreciate the professionalism, transparency, and respect shown to us, and I would absolutely recommend Dose BMW to anyone looking for trustworthy service—especially service members and their families.” — customer of Dose Independent BMW Service
- “Karen and Kenny constantly communicated updates and provided the appropriate recommendation to extend the rear brake lines to ensure lift installation was 100% perfect, while keeping safe operation in-mind.” — customer of MIT Drivetrain Specialists
- “I felt confident with the inspection and estimate for my brakes, rotors and an alignment.” — customer of True Line Wheel Alignment
- “Professional and quick ! I got my parking brake fixed it was quick and affordable.” — customer of Sunshine Auto Repair
- “Absolutely amazing, service was timely and very good customer service, definitely coming back!” — customer of Legacy Auto Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.
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