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Foreign Affair Auto Repair
“Even though they were fully booked, they managed to fit my car in and fix everything (alternator, battery, and radiator) within 2 days for a reasonable price.”
Best Brake Repair in Santa Clara, CA
24 experts listed · all 24 in Santa Clara · 13 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Shan Auto Service
“I was recommended here by a friend, and after getting my car serviced here, I've decided to recommend to my other friends here as well for the good mechanical services offered.”
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Master Automotive
- Dealership
- Audi
- Work
“Wade & his team at the shop picked up the phone promptly, had availability same-day, called me when they found the problem and explained the recommended course of action, and provided me a quote over the phone.”
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City Automotive
- Satisfaction
- Price
- Mechanic
“I went without a reservation because the car's wheels were making noise, but before accepting customers with reservations, they gave me a short test drive, lifted the car up to inspect it, and told me about the cause.”
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Nelco German Auto Repair
- BMW
- Informative
- Mechanic
“He spent quite some time with me to explain what the issue was with my car, and provide me with useful information on what different options I may have.”
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Preferred Auto Repair
- Communication
- Brake
- Team
“Got a few estimates and the consensus was that this is a tough job requiring the rear suspension to be dropped in order to insert the bags into the springs.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Clara, 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: Santa Clara, CA
All 24 experts we list here are in Santa Clara itself. We have 31 experts in Santa Clara on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The experts on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,474 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (83%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "fair", "communication" and "diagnosis". 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 2 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the experts on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the experts on this page; 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 13 of the 24 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.
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Mercedes Exclusively
“That, along with their courtesy loaner car, (call ahead to reserve it) keep me coming back year after year as the only mechanics I trust for my Mercedes.”
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Tire Squad
- Job
- Tesla
- Rims
“Visited the shop for a tire patch and had to return back because tire was low on pressure, thought it was the same leak, turns out it was a new puncture.”
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Cars
- Fair
- Oil
- Mechanic
“They even tell me that my brakes don't need work yet, but to bring it back in a year, a year later it's hey, they're still good, let's go another few months or few thousand miles.”
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A Sham Auto Repair
“The cons: too many cars in the parking lot are waiting for service, be prepared to spend quite some time if you're having a major repair, even if they have the parts on hand, you're warned.”
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Mustang Fever
- Team
“The guys at Mustang Fever did a complete restoration on my 66 GT Fastback, and when it was done it looked as good as (and probably better than) when it came off the assembly line.”
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King Tires & Wheels Auto Center
- Flat Tire
- Wheel Alignment
- Job
“To cite a specific example: when my idle control motor broke, King Tire and Auto ordered it and replaced it and charged me simply for labor, not the part.”
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Z&D Auto Repair
- Dealership
- Vehicle
- Car Mechanic
“Z&A auto repair it's really excellent, we really appreciate your support, we had a great experience with, (zach)we really thankful to him, for fixed my car.”
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Sounds
- Quality
- Future
- Exhaust
“Everything from oil-changes to custom design and fabrication of add-ons for my offroad trailer, to removal and replacement of a high-performance supercharged engine in my F-150 HD Special, they have always exhibited professionalism and attention to d...”
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M B German Car Services
- Leaks
- Diagnosis
- Price
“Mike is a great knowledgeable guy, very honest and trustworthy, it came to the point where he took care of a brake warning that came back after his service with no charge.”
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Gill Auto Service
- Price
“Really good service”
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A-Plus Auto Care
- Price
- van
- Mechanic
“He is honest and will always give it to yea straight and has fixed some really beat up cars for me the man can fix just about anything looking for a mechanic he's your guy”
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The Way Auto Care
- Price
“The way auto care is a great place to take your car when it's sick great service is excellent and staff is very out good they don't hesitate to help you I will recommend them to friend and family great job guy's.”
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Victory Automotive Services
- Mechanic
- Price
“His prices are much better than any other south bay body shop and he walks you all options and the process as a trusted friend rather than a businessman.”
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Moe Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Price
“Amazing people honest with costumer service and support”
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Auto World Auto Repair
“I've taken all sorts of cars to sunny over many many years.”
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38carmodz
- Exhaust
- Mario
“Brandon (as well as his brother and dad) were nothing but professional throughout the whole process - from talking me through my options, keeping me in the loop about issues encountered during the wrap process, and even proactively ordering more wrap...”
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R&D Auto Repair Inc
- As it Was
- Prices
- Know
“Also his prices are fair never trying to over charge you and will always be in communication with you when ever he finds an issues to make sure you're inform beforehand”
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El Camino Auto Care
- Mechanic
- Prices
“Manor is really professional mechanic he diagnosed right away very reasonable price and excellent service he is my mechanic since 2016 really very nice man.”
Brake Services in Santa Clara, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$48
Maximum cost
$656
National Average
$179
Avg Per Hour Rates
$105
$155
$358
Average price range is based on 454 cost profiles
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