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Automotive Procare
“Recently, when I faced a car issue before a long drive for my son's soccer game, when I called Ryan said to “come on in” and when I got there I was helped immediately.”
Best Brake Repair in Rochester, MN
24 experts listed · 20 in Rochester · 3 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Complete Auto Repair
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- Work
- Price
“They took the time to get to the bottom of my car's issue, and gave me a very comprehensive and honest game plan of what could be wrong and how it can be fixed.”
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Babcock Auto Care
“They give you a full rundown diagnostics of everything that you might want to get checked out without pushing too much to get it fixed unless the vehicle is unsafe.”
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Westgate Auto Repair
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- Work
- Price
“Upon recommendation from a family member I dropped my Passat off at Westgate Auto Repair for the first time after having semi-confidently self-diagnosed a problem with the motor.”
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Schmitt Automotive Repair
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- Price
- Work Done
“Prompt friendly service and can provide helpful advice, however, questionable as they tried to tell me my belt tensioner needed replacing in order to remove the serpentine belt, which is an expensive fix.”
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Heartland Tire Service
“I had taken a vehicle to a new car dealer for a recall and besides doing the recall gave me a estimate for $2700 worth of other "repairs" they felt was needed.”
Listed for drivers in and around Rochester, 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: Rochester, MN
Of the 24 experts we list here, 20 are in Rochester itself and 4 come from Pine Island (3, 15 mi) and Chatfield (1, 18 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,382 reviews; 15 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 (89%), value (72%) and quality (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "fair" and "honest". 3 are open on Saturdays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 4 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 18 of the experts on this page; 14 publish a contact page and 6 list a public email. 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?
6 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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Broadway Car Care Inc
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“Work was done quickly (in almost the estimated time before the tie rod issue was known) and after looking it over myself, appears to have been done well.”
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Tilson's Auto Repair
“Truck happen to breakdown during lunch time and Ben and his team were able to give me a ride to get my lunch and to work while they worked on my truck.”
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Rochester Quick Lane on 2nd
“After having a disappointing experience at a larger mechanic last year, where I was given an outdated and incorrect battery for my car, I was apprehensive about trying a new place.”
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Cordell's Automotive Service & Tire
“While my vehicle was in the shop I got an email which confirmed that the requested service would be completed but also included an itemized list, of some work that was recommended, either now or in the future, along with the costs.”
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The Muffler Center
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- Job
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“As soon as I came through a very cool man was standing in front of his shop waiting for one of his clients and took the time out of his day to look at my exhaust.”
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Darrel's Complete Automotive Repair
- Auto Shop
- Muffler
- Price
“Figured out what was causing my misfires + fixed flex pipe beautifully.”
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Black's Automotive Service
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- Money
- Prices
“They have done all of my vehicle repairs (aside from simple repairs I do in my garage) since moving to Rochester 12 years ago and I haven't had any problems.”
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Allstar Auto Repair
“I had a water pump replaced at another shop, they used one with a plastic impeller that failed a year later and took out the timing belt with it, causing bending of several of the exhaust valves, resulting in an expensive head repair.”
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The Brake Shop
- Fair
- Pricing
“Steve is a really nice guy and helps you the best he can.”
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On Point Auto Service
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- Prices
- Money
“I've even been told by another local place that I needed to replace my brake pads, so I went to change them with Corey and he told me they were fine.”
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Rochester Auto Service
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“No words can describe how amazing this company is and the wonderful work they do on cars Mr salah has done such a great job on my car on several occasions even in emergency he is consistent and reliable just like his service ..”
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Kern Auto Repair
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“Came here to get wheel bearing and hub taken out and put in, very knowledgeable more worried about me getting on road safely than how much I'm spending didn't feel any pressure for work that wasn't needed and pricing was extremely reasonable, I will ...”
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A&H Auto Repair
“Fast and friendly would highly recommend them.”
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Frahm's Service Center
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- Price
“He's a generous man who's actually helping out the community and gives great prices including giving useful details about your car and what it doesn't need to get fixed”
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Ron's Auto Repair
- Car Wash
- Vehicles
- Truck
“Twice now I have ok'ed a major repair and when they got in there determined I didn't need and saved me hundreds of dollars by fixing the part rather than replacing.”
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Bird's Auto Repair
- Towed
- Honest
- Price
“I live in the cities but have family in the Pile Isle, and I choose Birds because Jason runs the most reliable, honest and hardworking shop I've ever used.”
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Gar's Mobile Repair & Garage
- Prices
- RV
“We trust them with all of our vehicles and they treat us right!”
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Steve's Auto Care
- van
- Vehicle
- Communication
“However over the years, this business has assisted with batteries, tire purchases and ongoing rotations, general maintenance, diagnostics and repairs related to check engine lights, a/c repair, tune ups, exhaust work, transmission and brake work”
Brake Services in Rochester, MN Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$48
Maximum cost
$652
National Average
$178
Avg Per Hour Rates
$105
$155
$356
Fair price range is based on 307 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about experts in Rochester
- “This second time we are absolutely five star pleased with how everything went, the honesty is what anyone would hope for in my experience.” — customer of Broadway Car Care Inc
- “Just today I brought my car in to diagnose a grinding noise, they took care of the noise which didn’t require any real repairs and didn’t charge me anything.” — customer of Complete Auto Repair
- “The best around! Their work ethics and customer service are absolutely top-notch.” — customer of Heartland Tire Service
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