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Auto Centric
- Clean
- Oil
- Inspection
“They were perfectly on time with my appointment window and put my 15-year-old Toyota through a comprehensive, digitally-documented inspection, on par with specialty shops.”
Best Brake Repair in Grand Rapids, MI
24 experts listed · 23 in Grand Rapids · 1 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Community Automotive Repair
“On the drive to Grand Rapids, my 2005 Toyota Camry began having a bad vibration that felt like it was coming underneath the steering wheel near the tire/axle.”
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Leo and Eds
- Fair
- Job
- Oil
“Quick and fast Thank you!”
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Legacy Auto-Tech
- Estimate
- Diagnosed
- Communication
“My car was making a funny noise and they told me to just bring my car by so they could test drive it and let me know if it was something to fix urgently!”
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Meekhof Tire
“Went in to have 2 tires patched and they had me in and out very quickly even though it looked very busy, and also had plenty of seating in their waiting area.”
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Ervine's Auto Repair
- Explanation
- Prius
- Communication
“Even then--when there was no more money to be made from helping me--Ervine's went above and beyond to connect me with someone who purchase it for fair price.”
Listed for drivers in and around Grand Rapids, MI, 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: Grand Rapids, MI
Of the 24 experts we list here, 23 are in Grand Rapids itself and 1 comes from Grand Haven (29 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 4,392 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (87%) and value (63%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "honest", "communication" and "diagnosis". 1 is open on Saturdays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (4), wheel alignment (4), belts and hoses (3), brake repair (3) and tires (3). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 23 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 22 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. 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?
9 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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Jacks Service Center
- Oil
- Trust
- Honest
“What impressed me the most was their focus on addressing only the issue at hand, without trying to push unnecessary repairs like dealerships or other mechanics often do.”
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Cascade Hills Auto & Towing
- Communication
- Work
- Vehicles
“They were able to get it fixed and let me know there is another issue but did not press me to fix it, in fact unlike a lot of places, they let me know it could wait since I could not afford to fix it as well.”
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Ed & Dave's Auto Service
- Money
- Vehicle
- Quote
“Answered all of my questions and was very reasonable with time on my car a little pricey but it is worth it kind people they even waited late for me to pick up my car after close”
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Northeast Automotive
“My wife and I started bringing our cars here based on their reputation, they fit us in their schedule and Kevin keeps us posted on the status, its been great.”
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Palmer's Service Inc
- Mechanic
- Prices
- Charge
“Originally brought my vehicle in for a wheel alignment but was informed that I had some bad upper and lower control arms and other suspension parts that needed to be replaced ASAP.”
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Spaanstra Bros Automotive
- Tow
- Mechanic
- Price
“I have brought my car in twice now and Tom was so helpful, thorough, honest and made the time to explain the issues with my car and what needed to be done right away and what could wait.”
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Global Autoworks
- Needs
- Quality
- Communication
“The staff is professional and welcoming, the work is done in an efficient manner, there is a comfortable waiting area, and I would not hesitate recommending them to others.”
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Heritage Service Centre
- Lie
- Team
- Vehicle
“He and his son Mike (the guy behind the counter and answering the phone most of the time) I consider friends but even if that were not the case I would still give them the highest recommendation possible.”
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Pro Am Collision & Mechanical
- Warranty
- Estimate
- Cost
“I reached out to a few other shops but they weren't accepting new jobs and are a few months behind before they could even get my car in, but they got us in right away!”
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Auto Fixit Body Shop Inc
- Fluid
- Work
- Vehicle
“I had an unexpected issue with my car that wasn't too major because I caught it early but I needed addressed sooner rather than later or else it could've been worse.”
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Russ's Service Garage
- Quality Service
- Work
- Vehicle
“I was able to talk to the me mechanic who was the one who fixed it , was able to ask if he noticed anything else that caught his eye that might need attention.”
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Cascade Automotive Service
“I personally appreciate Jeff's informative description of each problem discovered, probable cause, solution, future prevention and follow up inspections.”
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South Kent Frame & Alinement
- Integrity
- Price
- Work
“I didn't actually get any work done there but as I was passing by I couldn't help but point out that either y'all spelled alignment wrong or the person who made the sign did.”
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Accurate Alignment & Brake Service
- Fashion
- Price
- Brakes
“Although the repairs were costly and took over a week, Scott kept me informed and they took the time to show me the old parts and explain what had to be replaced.”
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Van Laar's Auto Service
- School
- Brakes
- Honest
“They were open about the costs, not trying to upsell me, and they wrote up a quote for repairing a suspension issue they saw and the wheel alignment once the repair was done.”
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Coit Auto Care
- Job
- Vehicle
- Fair
“Towed my car there for a starter issue, other shops wouldn't take it until Tuesday (it was towed Thursday) heard back by 1pm the next day it was done and ready to be picked up.”
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Grand Rapids Hybrid
- Diagnose
- Mechanic
- Towed
“One of the things that impressed me the most was how Eric took the time to explain to me the whole process regarding the high voltage battery and how it's typical for them to need replacement at this age.”
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Best Price Auto Repair
- Job
- Jesus
- Honest
“Stopped in to see if they could inspect a couple of cars that I was looking at to buy and he took me for a test drive and inspected under the hood and the underside of the car on the hoist.”
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