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Sparks Affordable Automotive
“I called for an appointment, and John was able to get me in first thing the following morning - I received a diagnosis and was back on the road with confidence 45 minutes later.”
Best Brake Repair in Saint Paul, MN
24 experts listed · 19 in Saint Paul · 5 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Zak's Auto Service
- Honest
- Tire
- Area
“Recently my husbands catalytic converter was stolen and they worked with us to find the cheapest solution as the vehicle is older and not worth putting too much money into, they also helped us think of a great selling price for that vehicle.”
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Rodriguez Auto Service
- Price
- Sunday
- Vehicles
“They did an excellent job, charged a very reasonable amount, and were incredibly kind and helpful, even letting us store our bags in their waiting room for several hours after we had to leave our lodging.”
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Doran King
- Price
- Communication
- Mechanic
“I forgot my wallet the day of my service, and not only did Tom do the service and let me call in with my credit card when I got home, but he also offered to lend me a few bucks so I could get a cup of coffee across the street while I waited.”
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Lloyd's Automotive Service
“Lloyd's Automotive were wonderful to work with - they answered all my questions, and kept me updated with each step of the repair since it was also my first time dealing with insurance claims and I was unsure how the process was supposed to go.”
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Jerry's Service Center
- Prices
- Mechanics
- Job
“They consistently go above and beyond with my car; replacing lug nuts as they get worn, monitoring fluid levels, offering timelines on brakes and tires, the list goes on!”
Listed for drivers in and around Saint Paul, 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: Saint Paul, MN
Of the 24 experts we list here, 19 are in Saint Paul itself and 5 come from West St Paul (2, 2 mi), North St Paul (2, 7 mi) and South St Paul (1, 5 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,897 reviews; 19 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 (96%), quality (79%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "honest", "fair" and "communication". 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are electrical systems (2), engine repair (2), heating & cooling systems (2), oil changes (2) and steering & suspension (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE and TIA) and 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 2 offer 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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Sunray BP Auto Repair
“These guys are really honest, another auto shop told me that I needed work done on my brakes, I took it to them and they said I didn't, they have a new customer from here on thanks again.”
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Five Star Auto Service
- Vehicle
- Reviews
- Worry
“She told me not only that I didn't need one (and thus didn't charge me for it) but also taught me how low the brakes will actually need to be before I need to start thinking about one, which is fantastic given that I only knew the miles recommendatio...”
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Green Line Auto Service & Tire
- Prices
- Couple
- Quote
“I came in to get a general checkup for my car and was met with an efficient but thorough checkup, an honest review with no unnecessary/pricy recommendations, and they didn't even charge me for the visit.”
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Minnesota Repair
- Price
- Engine
- Oil
“I wanted my breaks dune well it was in there for something else an I was gonna add a flush for the water stuff an he said it was all just dune an I had no need yet he said (not to long ago all dune it's all new no need yet ) I was like are u sure he ...”
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Hazel Park Auto Service
- Prices
- van
- Vehicles
“They did a great job, service was awesome and they made it super affordable, provided a loaner car for my convenience to get around in while my car would be in the shop for a couple of days.”
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Dale Transmission & Auto Repair
- Price
- Driving
- Mechanic
“The best thing about them is they are so friendly and honest about the maintenance work that has to be done and they offer the most competitive rates (a lot cheaper then most places)in town for high quality service!”
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Dynotech Automotive
- Prices
- Understanding
- Job
“Dynotech hasn't actually fixed anything on my car yet, so I can't speak to the quality of their work, but they haven't fixed anything on my car yet /because/ they carefully and clearly explained to me why my car didn't need repairs instead of chargin...”
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Parkway Auto Care
“After several frustrating attempts to fix a wobble in our steering wheel (when we would depress the breaks) only to have the wobble return every 3,000-5,000 miles, these folks were able to figure out the permanent fix and gave us a very fair price fo...”
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Clair's Automotive
- Prices
- Company
- Team
“Clairs is an outstanding and they are fair honeys and know car mechanics - this company goes back at least 3 generations Dake the owner is easy to business with - I e been going there since 1982 - love the work they do -”
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Adaptive Repair
- Prices
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“Had a timing chain to out on my wifes Saturn ion which ruined the valves, but they were able to get me another motor and install it for a very very reasonable price and a few day install and kept fantastic communication with me to keep me updated on ...”
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Go Auto Sales and Repair
- Vehicle
- Leak
- Mechanic
“I let them know ahead that I had a bad tire on the car and that the computer part of my car did not not work (would need to be looked at by a certified technician) but that I only wanted the HEAT part of the car to be fixed, because it is an older ca...”
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Hillcrest Brake & Alignment
- Price
- Solid
- Truck
“I wish I had been notarizing all my experiences here over the past 30 years to reflect my positive opinion of the brothers running this place and the importance of giving your money to independent local businesses!!!”
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Fix Em All
- Prices
- Vehicle
- Fair
“My truck was in need of repairs they did the work fast it was expensive to me but I'm also a single mom so everything is expensive 😊 Kane was forthcoming and kept in contact with me also let me use a vehicle of his while they fixed mine.”
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Hoyeboy Automotive
- Price
“The owner does a great job of explaining the problem with my car, what needed to be done & the possible costs involved.”
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Mike's Auto Repair
- Honest
- Opinion
- Tow
“In fact my truck runs and feels 10x better than I first purchased it last year I have no complaints and will go back no questions asked definitely will refer friends and family to get there vehicle done and not be hassled and treated with honesty a...”
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Jefferson Auto Repair
- Prices
- Sales
- Fair
“The price was reasonable and the owner was very professional I want to thank you personally for being there because I did really need you at that time and I recommend if you have car trouble go to Jefferson Auto great service great price great person...”
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Wilbur's Auto Services
- Price
- Quality
- Mechanic
“Wilbur aka Dave is it fair and honest man does good work in a reasonable amount of time he also tells you straight up what it there's that you need and how much it could cost and what could happen before he does any of the work so you're not stuck pa...”
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Romero Auto Repair
- Price
- Timing Belt
- Work
“Fast and did not stagger from the quote- called me to tell me other things that were wrong- then when I went to pickup- he lifted my car to show me and when my mom (great with cars) said she had fixed it before he made sure he knew how and even gave ...”
Brake Services in Saint Paul, MN Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$50
Maximum cost
$678
National Average
$185
Avg Per Hour Rates
$109
$161
$370
Fair price range is based on 468 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about experts in and near Saint Paul
- “Their prices are competitive and thus, fair. More importantly, the honesty of their assessments, the accuracy of their estimates and the quality of their work are absolutely top notch!” — customer of Doran King
- “I was there less than an hour. They were absolutely amazing and I'll recommend to anyone!” — customer of Fix Em All
- “Kevin & Chris (owners) were great! They got me in and out in an hour with new brakes & rotors.” — customer of Adaptive Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.
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