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Eakle's Auto Care
- Truck
- Technician
- Oil
“I was kept well informed of details of what repairs were required and costs for these repairs before they were made so I could make realtime decisions about how to proceed.”
Best Brake Repair in Ellicott City, MD
24 experts listed · 5 in Ellicott City · 4 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Neubauer's Auto Repair
“In addition, Matt, the front staff and the technician who worked on the car seemed genuinely concerned about solving the issue i was having with my car.”
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CF Auto Care
“Tahar (5 Stars) and the Auto Tech at this location were very forthcoming about the work I needed done; did specifically what I asked to be fixed without any problems.”
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Long Gate CMF Service Center
- Tire
- Mechanic
- Price
“He provides honest and great advice on work that needs to be done, doesn't try to sell unnecessary services, and gets the vehicles in perfect operating condition.”
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Mobile Auto Repair LLC
- Vehicle
- Diagnostic
- Call
“I just wanted to emphasize how knowledgable Hany is, not only is he very skilled, he is also honest and has a wide scope of knowledge as to what needs to be done and the best way to do it.”
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Hollenshade's Auto Services
- Estimate
- Generations
- Oil
“They fix it very fast (especially for a shop that busy), and pointed out that the alleged leak of the power steering rack is simply nonexistent, which saved my friend about 2k.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ellicott City, MD, 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: Ellicott City, MD
Of the 24 experts we list here, 5 are in Ellicott City itself and 19 come from towns including Baltimore (7, 12 mi), Glen Burnie (3, 15 mi) and Catonsville (1, 6 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 5,226 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (83%) and value (65%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "honest", "diagnosis" and "fair". 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 18 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 84 years. 3 offer financing; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 12 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the experts on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 12 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.
Do any listed shops advertise brake specials?
12 of the 24 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.
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Maven Motors
- Understanding
- Totaled
- Oil
“Sorry that I'm forgetting the young lady's name on the front desk at the moment but she greets everyone cheerfully and called my rental car company to arrange my pickup.”
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Pleasant Hill Service Center
“I think he saw how stressed that referral made me, because he took my keys and took it for a test drive right then, and came back and agreed it probably wasn't the transmission.”
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Preferred Automotive
- Diagnostic
- Needs
- Mechanic
“I appreciate that Gary took the necessary time to work on my car, (the needed repairs were quite extensive), but also that the work was completed within a couple of days.”
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Sudden Impact Collision Center
- Brand
- Quarter Panel
- Insurance Company
“I did not mentally or emotionally handle this incident very well because this was my dream car (used to own a CR-X) and I was mortified my insurance would total it because this model/ color/mileage was very difficult to find on the used market.”
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S.a.p. Automotive Group & Auto Repair
- Work
- Diagnostics
- Tow
“When one of my truck's cylinders malfunctions; I was misled by another vendor to suggest that he damage was more extensive and I needed a brand new engine.”
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Wells Automotive
“They were patience, courteous and very professional I thank you for the opportunity to repair my Vehicle, if you are looking for a reputable repair shop look no further!”
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Auto Sense Auto Service Center
- Dealership
- Oil
- Diagnosed
“Originally left a one star review due to a miscommunication, but the owner explained things to me & I understand the diagnosis they gave my vehicle was accurate, just not as detailed the first time around so thanks for clearing things up for me!”
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Olympic Auto & Truck Service LLC
- Dealership
- Running
- Fair
“Great work very helpful and good service my front end was sloppy and they got it right, also got an alignment And they got it on point I would recommend to anyone.”
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Jay's Auto Service
- Employee
- Truck
- Diagnose
“They kept me informed through the whole process and the experience left me feeling much more comfortable about the general condition and safety of my car.”
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Autobahn
- Mechanic
- Job
- Honest
“Diagnosed a rear axle issue causing wheel speed sensor issues, ordered specific part, and replaced the next business for a reasonable and fair price for a bmw x3.”
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International Auto Repair
- Inspection
- Engine
- Honest
“For years international Auto has done outstanding work on my 2002 Malibu did you catch that 2002 and it's still running beautifully you can trust them to do a professional and knowledgeable job”
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Clark Auto Repair
- Money
- Tires
- Vehicle
“Great customer service and prices”
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Baltimore Body Shop & Service
“James took it in to the back of the shop, told me the liquid was nothing to worry about (condensate) and then fixed the broken plastic right there on the spot in under 25 minutes.”
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Freedom Automotive
- Mechanic
- Fair
- Vehicle
“Wow, excellent service; smart and knowledgeable about cars; practical and experienced service without trying to sell something or fix something that is not really needed.”
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Maryland Auto & Truck Repair
“I recently had my box truck over 10k gvwr undergo a state inspection at this repair shop and was thoroughly impressed with their professionalism and kindness.”
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Aspen Hill Exxon
“They are so nice, attentive and detailed communication on your vehicle issues and what needs to be fixed right away and what can wait a few more months.”
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Plotkins
- Truck
- Vehicle
- Tire
“And this time when I was trying to lift my car up the jackscrew wasn't handling all that wight of my mini van and came crashing down ( I had a lot of stuffs from moving in the vehichle).”
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Prince's Tire & Auto Service
“We were not notified of that when we brought the vehicle in and most places that do charge a fee it's used towards the repair of the vehicle, which in this case it was not.”
Brake Services in Ellicott City, MD Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$45
Maximum cost
$612
National Average
$167
Avg Per Hour Rates
$98
$145
$334
Typical price range is based on 282 cost profiles
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