Chris' Auto Service & Smog
“My car had been making a rattling noise and Chris easily diagnosed it and fixed it right away.”
Best Brake Repair in South El Monte, CA
15 experts listed · 4 in South El Monte · 11 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Valley Brake & Wheel
“They are very patient even with just hearing you out on the issues your car is having to their work.”
G4 Collision Center
“My Malibu had an issue had C-K HELP ME all I have to say is there very professional at what they do recommend for any car troubles come to G4 collision I'm satisfied thank you for your hard work will tell my friends about this business I left the place happy customer excellent service”
Pro Racing Wheels & Tires
“Carlos the owner is a very kind and helpful man.”
Aguilar's Auto Services
“My family and myself have been knowing them for years and we have recommended people to go there and they come out satiesfied with the work and the pay.”
Durfee Auto Transmissions
“Manuel is a great person, honest and affordable, I've found my new mechanic!!!”
Listed for drivers in and around South El Monte, 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: South El Monte, CA
Of the 15 experts we list here, 4 are in South El Monte itself and 11 come from El Monte (9, 2 mi), South Gate (1, 11 mi) and Los Angeles (1, 21 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 890 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 11 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 69 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 7 of the experts on this page; 2 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. 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 11 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.
Phil's Certified Auto Repair
“Always top notch service from Phil”
El Monte Auto Services LLC
“Straightforward, honest, and got the parts necessary for my car to get fixed; also, the work was done in a really good timely manner.”
SRS Automotive
“Honest and honest, can't find such honest mechanic shop in SGV.”
Expeditious Auto Repair
“Immediately diagnosed my check engine, helped look for replacement part, and fixed a damaged sensor right away.”
Prestige Mercedes Benz & BMW
“Great place, reasonable and honest regarding my car!”
Pacheco's Auto Rebuilders
“Excellent Rebuild Rack and Pinion I bought and Good People...”
A & R Auto
“I have to say that the service here is outstanding.”
Pit Garage
“Excellent workshop, visit it and you will be convinced.”
Signature Auto Collision Center
“They painted a car part for me within one business day.”
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