Brakes Repair & Pad Replacement near San Diego, CA
San Diego has 97 experts of its own; this list adds 23 from towns including Encinitas (10), La Mesa (9) and Poway (2).
24 listed · 1 in San Diego · 23 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Discount
- Oil
- Upsell
Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
1 Way Auto Clinic
FTS Auto
Motec Auto Care

Area overview: San Diego, CA
Their ratings run from 4.4 to 4.9 across 6,187 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews; 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (74%) and value (69%). The services they list most often on their websites are brake repair (6), engine repair (6), air conditioning (3), check engine light (3) and maintenance (3). 2 show a license on their websites; 13 list staff certifications (ASE); all 24 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 4 give free estimates; 15 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of them; 21 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email; 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the experts on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page replace pads, rotors and calipers in and around San Diego, CA. What each one says about parts brands, warranties and free inspections comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Morena Automotive
- Smog
- Mechanic
- Money
Cartune Independent Service
John's Automotive Care
A Street Auto Service
Beeline Brake
Wentworth Automotive
Transmasters Auto Care
Smitty's Service
- Smog
- Oil
- Pump
Minsky Mercedes
Pacific Auto Service
Pettey's Auto Service
Convoy Auto Repair
Mira Mesa Automotive Repair
Sheens Auto Care
Top Care Auto Center
Wolf's Foreign Car Services Inc
- Pickup
- Mechanic
- Integrity
Robert's Auto Service
Budget Muffler Brake & Alignment
- Sound
- Job
- Truck
Brake Services in San Diego, CA Cost Estimates
Why these companies made our list
FAQ
Which shops in San Diego check brakes for free?
4 of the 24 shops say they offer a free inspection. A free brake check is a real service and also a sales visit, so ask them to show you the worn part on the car and to tell you the pad thickness they measured.
What customers near San Diego say
- “As other Yelpers rave about, SCOTT an absolutely amazing, honest, competent proprietor!” — customer of A Street Auto Service
- “Goes to bat for his customers , Super thorough and trustworthy, absolutely recommend.” — customer of Pettey’s Auto Service
- “Great prices and absolutely fantastic staff. I cannot find another mechanic outside of a dealership that provides a shuttle home.” — customer of Smitty’s Service
- “If you live downtown (San Diego) there is absolutely no reason to go anywhere else.” — customer of A Street Auto Service
- “They told me I needed new front and rear brakes and rotors - quoted me $2,400.” — customer of Wolf’s Foreign Car Services Inc
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.