Dave's Garage
“It's easy for us to get taken advantage of but these guys are honest and they will do right by you.”
Best Brake Repair in South Bend, IN
24 experts listed · 10 in South Bend · 1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Fred & Jim's Garage
“They looked at it right away, called with what the issue was and gave us a price.”
M D Lillie Auto Service
“They can deal with all sorts of cars and also look for ways to save you money.”
Tim's Auto Repair
“I took my car there for the alternator to be replaced they were very professional made great timing and went out of their way to please this will be the only place I go!!”
Precision Transmission and Automotive Repair
“Dan is the man and this shop helped me out so so much.”
California Auto Repair
“I have been there several times they do great work at a reasonable price.”
Listed for drivers in and around South Bend, IN, 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: South Bend, IN
Of the 24 experts we list here, 10 are in South Bend itself and 14 come from towns including Niles, MI (5, 11 mi), Mishawaka (4, 5 mi) and Elkhart (2, 16 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 4,828 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (79%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "fair", "honest" and "diagnosis". 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 5 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.
Can I get brakes done on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend hours are listed by 5 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.
Western Auto Service
“Tony is the best works us into there schedule as soon as he can he has done a variety of repairs on all of my vehicles.”
Thunderbird Repair Heavy Duty
“I would recommend Thunderbird Repair & definitely would use them again”
Dandaymar Auto Repair
“Very good customer service and honesty.”
Wiegand's Service Center
“Timely service to resolve brake issues and great communication.”
Rick's Auto Service
“They told me to drop it off and they would find time to look at it that day and let me know what exactly was leaking.”
A-Plus Auto Service
“Mike was so incredibly pleasant and informative when discussing the vehicle's issues, and they even text you a full report with pictures so you can fully understand what they discover.”
Glen's Tire
“Professional staff with great quality of work!”
Jayson's Auto Truck Service Center
“They are always able to get us in quickly, they are friendly and helpful and they are so reasonably priced!”
Zolman's Best One Tire & Auto Care
“Got me in without an appointment to replace a tire and balance my tires.”
Trussell's Complete Auto Repair
“Awesome people, helped me out in a pinch and plugged my tire and sent me on my way without charging me.”
Martin's Auto Clinic
“I took my daughter's car in to fix a mechanical issue with the convertible top and they did a fantastic job.”
Qualified Auto Service
“Sent it to Qualified Auto they fixed it very fast and professional I would definitely recommend them!!!!”
Rock Auto Service
“They had a waiting list that would put me out a couple of weeks, but since I was able to leave my truck, they started on it within a couple of days.”
Dave's Garage
“They do good work at a fair price and they only fix what needs to be fixed.”
Millin Automotive Repair LLC
“Very happy with service, seem very honest and prompt service”
G & G Auto Service
“Ive been with g&g for a lil over 2 years and they have always repaired my car right away and did excellent work thank you G&G auto”
Bob's Auto & Truck Service
“They did a 4 wheel alignment on my truck and got it in and out fast .”
Locke Auto & Diesel Repair
“They were great at communicating with us, and I will be going back for another Repair in the future!”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about experts in and near South Bend
- “The price was absolutely fair. I will be bring my truck back to them in the future and recommending our other work trucks get serviced there as well.” — customer of Thunderbird Repair Heavy Duty
- “Absolute great mechanics, always fair with pricing, take it here to get the job done correctly the first time.” — customer of Fred & Jim's Garage
- “Very friendly, helpful and honest! Will absolutely be going back for all my auto needs.” — customer of A-Plus Auto Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.
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