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Northwestern Tire Co
- Truck
- Maintenance
- Priced
“There were opportunities they could have upsold me on services that weren't worth it but they were always honest and would tell me when something wasn't worth the money and effort.”
Best Brake Repair in Minneapolis, MN
24 experts listed · all 24 in Minneapolis · 3 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Uptown Imports
- Upsell
- Dealership
- Diagnosis
“My interaction with John (the owner) and Dana (his super front desk manager) at Uptown Imports was great from start to finish - clear communication, appointment scheduling, loaner car, vehicle service and inspection.”
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Fixt Rite Auto Repair & Tire Center
“Had a stripped bolt trying to change my rear license plate, walked in randomly and they were able to remove the bolt, put on my plates, and have me back on the road the same day!”
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DJ Foreign Auto Care
- Transmission
- Work
- BMW
“Bringing a nice care to a non-dealership can seem intimidating however they caught items during pre inspection that BMW did not (BMW performed an inspection the day before them) and had missed that my brake pads were wearing out.”
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Auto Truck Service Co.
“We appreciate all the feedback in getting our vehicle situated, their support and assistance to ensure we throughly understood the process and made the best decision out of an unfortunate situation.”
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Action Auto Systems
“Action Auto really saved me back in December of 2023 and I never got around to giving a review because it was a very chaotic time for me, but I am SO grateful for the work they did - both quality and without insane prices / lying like Midas did for m...”
Listed for drivers in and around Minneapolis, MN, 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: Minneapolis, MN
All 24 experts we list here are in Minneapolis itself. We have 42 experts in Minneapolis on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The experts on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 3,961 reviews; all 24 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 (87%), quality (79%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 114 years. 3 offer financing; 5 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 19 of the experts on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 7 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?
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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All J's Tire Center
- Winter Tires
- Prices
- Flat
“They service all types of vehicles, but if you drive a high-end luxury automobile, especially German made ones, then these are the experts you'll want to see.”
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Cook Automotive Enterprises
- Mechanics
- Price
- Work
“I was leaving for a long trip and needed my oil changed and a thorough ounce through for the trip, which they were able to get me in very quickly, which I did appreciate.”
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Hage-Kobany Transmissions & Auto Service
“These guys saved my 2008 ford explorer, the rear heater core was leaking and there are no replacements available, They by passed the rear heater core and there's still a front heater so we'er good to go.”
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Starr Automotive
- Value
- Honest
- Price
“Starr Auto got my car in ASAP to diagnose, found out it needed a new engine and advised me to return the car ASAP, so I was able to immediately return the vehicle to the dealership and cancel the contract.”
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Southeast Auto Service
- Dealership
- Oil
- Vehicle
“Not only did they do good work for a good price, the fella at the counter was knowledgable, friendly, and spoke to my knowledge level about my vehicle.”
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Parents Autocare
- Brake
- Honest
- Prices
“Mike and the rest of the guys have been so helpful over the years and continue to go above and beyond to help me with anything I may need, honest professional shop.”
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Mr Tire Northeast
- Rotating
- Flat
- Oil
“They charge very reasonable prices, and complete the work on my car within a few hours, all while communicating with me in great detail throughout the whole process via phone.”
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Clausen Service Center
- Light
- Charge
- Price
“My car was pouring gas out the bottom and he was able to tell me what the problem was in less then a hour, got thr part the next day, fixed the car and I was able to be on my way, to 4 hours back home.”
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Brake & Equipment Warehouse
“Have been using them for years, just a few months ago they made custom brake lines for my '62 Pontiac while I waited👌Very fair pricing, great service!”
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Kennedy Transmission
- Questions
- Diagnose
- Price
“I've been really impressed by the service and pricing over a wide range of different repairs and services, really glad to have found a place close to home that I can trust to do good work and I can refer to others!”
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Sterling Auto Care & Tires
- Mechanics
- Price
- Need
“He is upfront and honest about part quality, what services are actually needed, and when he gives you a time frame, it's actually in the ballpark, unlike so many other mechanics, who stack your car in their lot for days.”
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Dimond Auto Repair LLC
- Price
- Vehicles
- Work
“He has recently purchased the business (formally known as Savorens service) as well as he has been working there for many years and continues the great service.”
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California Street Auto Repair
- Brakes
- Price
- Respectful
“These are my brothers they just sold me a car and my car is very nice and they're always helpful and they'll always talk you through whatever problem you're having and they'll fix it”
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Ron's Auto Services Inc
- Work
- Price
- Oil
“Ron is more than fair with his estimates on the work, he is incredibly ethical and honest, and I highly recommend Ron's Auto for all repairs and services.”
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Great Brakes Inc.
- Quality
- Honest
- Price
“He's great at his job, he is verrrrry fairly priced, he's nice, he always explains everything, and you never have to worry that he'd pull any kind of shenanigans that maybe you've experienced at some other places.”
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Wilson's Auto World
“After a pretty catastrophic failure resulting in a broken axel, these guys swooped in and fixed it much more quickly and much more fairly than I could've guessed.”
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Roaldo's Auto Service
- Job
- Price
- Vehicles
“Came to Minneapolis for a family emergency and my truck right front wheel bearing was going out ( at the time didn't know roaldo confirmed it) and took care of me on the spot ...”
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Volkswagen Man
- Oil
- Honest
- Prices
“(Engine light and codes were already on after the 1100 mile road trip home) They offered to work on a Sunday to squeeze it in and ease my worrying mind.”
Brake Services in Minneapolis, MN Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$50
Maximum cost
$681
National Average
$186
Avg Per Hour Rates
$109
$161
$372
Average price range is based on 458 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about experts in Minneapolis
- “Northwestern Tire is the absolute best! Always honest and take care of the things that need to be taken care of.” — customer of Northwestern Tire Co
- “I had an absolutely wonderful experience here! The guys that helped me were extremely kind and friendly.” — customer of Southeast Auto Service
- “The work that the team did looks absolutely amazing and my car looks brand new.” — customer of Auto Truck Service Co.
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