Swedemasters
“Tim and his team did a super comprehensive service on my unicorn 2010 V50 R-Type T5 AWD 6-speed manual, and with 208K miles it now drives like it was brand new.”
Best Brake Repair in Santa Barbara, CA
15 experts listed · 10 in Santa Barbara · 2 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Oren's Automotive
“Filters were changed in a timely manner, labor was within the SB going rate, very friendly staff and even clean bathroom while waiting!!”
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Kiwi's Auto Repair
“My first mechanic went out of business, and in looking for a local, fair & Knowledgeable mechanic I came across Kiwi Automotive have been using them ever since and they are absolutely wonderful!!”
HP Autosport
“Harold is a good man you can trust for anything from general maintenance & repair to tuning & modding your car.”
Santa Barbara Autowerks
“They repaired a busted window motor on my BMW, it broke again after repair which was not their fault.”
Figueroa Street Complete Auto Care
“Hector explained what he found during the inspection, gave me a clear recommendation, and took the time to answer all my questions.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Barbara, CA, these 15 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: Santa Barbara, CA
Of the 15 experts we list here, 10 are in Santa Barbara itself and 5 come from Goleta (6 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,606 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 2 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 13 of the experts on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. 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.
Can I get brakes done on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend hours are listed by 2 of the 15 shops. Pads and rotors on one axle is a short job, so it fits a Saturday well, as long as nothing is seized and no parts have to be ordered in.
Lara's Auto Repair
“We have been going to Lara's for 8 years, and they always complete the needed work competently and professionally.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“I brought the vehicle back to them and turns out there were faulty parts so they warranty issued the entire repair!”
Auto Works
“I drive older luxury cars and I have been going to Dan for 16 years and he is the best in town of all the shops.”
Stuttgart Motors
“Excellent service, speed and courtesy over the years.”
Dal Pozzo Tire Corporation
“He did not try to take advantage of the situation, he gave me a great deal and service”
A & E Automotive
“They kept me in the loop and got the job done right.”
Goleta Mufflers & Brakes
“I wanted to install a cat convertor on my truck but he told me there was already one installed that I didn't even know about and didn't charge for checking.”
Javier's Old Town Garage
“Javier has been my mechanic for years, and he's always been very honest and efficient when it comes to repairs on my car.”
Simply Automotive
“Eddie & his staff just saved me from spending over $1000 on parts my dealership said I needed for my car.”
Why these companies made our list
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