Best Brake Repair in San Jose, CA

24 experts listed · 11 in San Jose · 9 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Leale's Auto & Transmission Repair

Leale's Auto & Transmission Repair

(50)
  • Warranty
  • Vehicle
  • Price
“I brought my car in for an inspection for the transmission (which they do for free btw) and Jim gave me a great in depth analysis, with genuine advice and an honest price for work he's experienced in!”
Coupons & Offers
BBB Accredited
In Business Since 1967
Accepts Cash, All Major Credit Cards
405 Keyes St, San Jose, CA
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Akins Auto Repair

Akins Auto Repair

(50)
“Despite the dealer's fluctuating prices and the temptation of a rental car, I chose to have the work done at this shop because I valued their transparency and trustworthiness.”
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ASE Certified
In Business Since 2012
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
351 Keyes St, San Jose, CA
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At the Shop Auto Repair

At the Shop Auto Repair

(48)
  • Job
  • Vehicle
  • Price
“I was tired of getting regular maintenance at the dealership and was very happy with At the Shop Auto Repair - Friendly customer service, good pricing and timeliness of work”
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BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2012
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
San Mateo, CA · 31 mi from San Jose
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Precision Auto Care

Precision Auto Care

(47)
“Words cannot express my gratitude for all of the hard work that Kristen, Jimmy, and the whole team put into the extensive repair work my family has needed over the past few years.”
Free Initial Consultation
ASE Certified
In Business Since 1988
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
San Leandro, CA · 33 mi from San Jose
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Michael & Company

Michael & Company

(47)
  • Communication
  • Oil
  • Vehicle
“Although I only got a steam engine cleaning, I can tell by the number of cars they have on the lot that are waiting to be worked on that they are probably a reputable business.”
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BBB Accredited
In Business Since 1983
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
380 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA
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Tire Outlet Auto Service

Tire Outlet Auto Service

(46)
  • Vehicle
  • Tires
  • Price
“My car needed brakes and due to my lengthy commute along 680, these guys were able to get my brakes and rotors replaced in a respectable amount of time.”
Coupons & Offers
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1959
Accepts Debit, All Major Credit Cards
901 S Second St, San Jose, CA
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Listed for drivers in and around San Jose, CA, 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: San Jose, CA

Of the 24 experts we list here, 11 are in San Jose itself and 13 come from San Carlos (6, 27 mi), San Leandro (4, 33 mi) and San Mateo (3, 31 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 5,616 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 (92%), quality (82%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "communication", "diagnosis" and "knowledge". 9 are open on Saturdays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), engine repair (3), oil change (3), battery replacements (2) and catalytic converters (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers financing; 6 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 10 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.

Which shops listed for San Jose check brakes for free?

6 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.

John's Bascom Automotive

John's Bascom Automotive

(41)
  • Job
  • Prices
  • Truck
“This place is amazing they helped me as soon as I could they were not overly priced the owner Mike is super nice very understanding and they get the job done quickly and accurately”
Coupons & Offers
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1975
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
1305 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA
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Moeller Bros. Body Shop

Moeller Bros. Body Shop

(46)
“I even tell family friends that out not local to use them because they don't disappoint with their work, and great quality work now a days is hard to find.”
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1973
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
San Leandro, CA · 33 mi from San Jose
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Stevens Creek Automotive

Stevens Creek Automotive

(50)
“A coworker recommended this place after I needed some repairs done, Bering new to the area and not much of a car guy I was very apprehensive about finding a new mechanic but the owner and staff put me at ease.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
2812 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA
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Holland Car Care

Holland Car Care

(49)
  • Communication
  • Team
  • Price
“I had an excellent experience with Holland Car Care, they fully serviced my BMW, found a couple of issues which they repaired and were not too expensive.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1977
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
San Carlos, CA · 27 mi from San Jose
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B & J Transmissions

B & J Transmissions

(47)
  • Mechanic
  • Price
  • Honest
“It's a large facility with Rebuilt Automatic and Manual Transmissions, Torque Converters, Repair Kits, Plus Fair Pricing on Servicing, Repair & Much More!!”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2002
Family Business
65 San Jose Ave, San Jose, CA
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George's Automotive Services

George's Automotive Services

(48)
“They were great my car tire popped and I was able to leave my vehicle there go get my spare at home in different city and they put it on for low cost $35.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1994
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
San Leandro, CA · 33 mi from San Jose
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Perfect Lube

Perfect Lube

(47)
  • Sell
  • Efficient
  • Team
“They're coordinating the maintenance works, chopping it up with customers, and I especially like how with each step of their service they show you what they're doing.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1976
Family Business
San Carlos, CA · 27 mi from San Jose
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GIC Car Clinic

GIC Car Clinic

(44)
  • Work
  • Inspection
  • Oil
“I had a great experience with GIC and would greatly recommend GIC for any hobby mechanic who does most simple jobs themselves but doesn't have the equipment, time, or expertise for more complicated stuff.”
ASE Certified
In Business Since 2011
Offers Financing Options
375 Barack Obama Blvd, San Jose, CA
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Almaden Auto Repair

Almaden Auto Repair

(40)
“They did an diagnostic and came back with recommendations for a $3,300 quote - engine+transmission seal ring for the oil leak, bad belt tensioner bearing for the noise, and also rear differential assembly.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1996
Accepts Check
1680 Almaden Expy suite d, San Jose, CA
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S & K Auto Repair

S & K Auto Repair

(49)
“Very honest shop, I know enough about cars and how costly repairs can be but you'll get good prices here and they only have to do it one time to get it right”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2008
San Leandro, CA · 33 mi from San Jose
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Bimmers Independent Service

Bimmers Independent Service

(39)
  • Mechanic
  • BMW
  • Price
“I was there for a check engine light for i3 , Chris was very helpful , candid for what needs to be done , explained how these codes can be misleading sometimes and fixed it.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1997
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
San Carlos, CA · 27 mi from San Jose
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Toole's Garage

Toole's Garage

(50)
  • Work
  • Inspection
  • Job
“He loved just listening to them how thorough they were with my car and how professional that he decided to leave his car at Toole's to be serviced on.”
ASE Certified
In Business Since 2010
Coupons & Offers
San Carlos, CA · 27 mi from San Jose
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Hung Auto Repair

Hung Auto Repair

(47)
“Brought my Subaru @ Stevens Creek Subaru and the technician said to get the alternator done elsewhere because of the age of my car (2001) and cost ($800).”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1990
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
59 S Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA
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A+ Japanese Auto Repair

A+ Japanese Auto Repair

(45)
“He's honest and always considerate of my time, and is more than happy to time to ensure I'm fully educated on what auto work may need or NOT need to be done.”
Family Business
ASE Certified
In Business Since 1997
Coupons & Offers
San Carlos, CA · 27 mi from San Jose
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Nordic Motors

Nordic Motors

(46)
  • Stars
  • Team
  • Price
“I have worked with him a few times over the last 10 years or so, and have always had a great experience and felt that I was given the right information and the right price.”
Family Business
ASE Certified
In Business Since 1965
Free Initial Consultation
San Mateo, CA · 31 mi from San Jose
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San Carlos Auto Solutions Inc.

San Carlos Auto Solutions Inc.

(49)
  • Inspection
  • Oil
  • Team
“Brought my wife's Lexus IS250 in for a carbon cleaning - honestly it's pretty hard to find a shop that would do it on a non-german car, but Kenneth and his team were very accommodating.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2012
Free Initial Consultation
San Carlos, CA · 27 mi from San Jose
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Reliable Auto Repair

Reliable Auto Repair

(49)
“I highly recommend this shop over any and will continue to promote their work and pass out their business cards to anyone who asks if I know a good mechanic.”
In Business Since 2015
463 Blossom Hill Rd #G4, San Jose, CA
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Big E Automotive

Big E Automotive

(30)
  • Prices
  • Team
“The fabulous folks at Big E kept my beloved Explorer "Hank" alive for far longer than I deserved and it looks like they will do the same for my dear Impala "Charlotte".”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1986
Coupons & Offers
San Mateo, CA · 31 mi from San Jose
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Brake Services in San Jose, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$50
Maximum cost
$686
National Average
$188
Avg Per Hour Rates
$110
$163
$375
Average price range is based on 329 cost profiles
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Average Cost $188
Minimum cost $50
Maximum cost $686
Avg Per Hour Rates $110

Average range $163 to $375 is based on 329 cost profiles.

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