Murphy's Auto Service
“The guys at Murphy's did two pre-purchase vehicle inspections for us with no notice and even stayed past closing time to help us out.”
Best Brake Repair in Waterloo, IA
14 experts listed · 8 in Waterloo · 3 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Boubin Automotive Service
“They can be trusted to do what needs to be done without adding on things that don't.”
Sprung's Automotive
“Did good work done when said it would be reasonable price”
Latino Auto Services
“Good service good customer service fair prices and great communication skills theoughout my process”
A & M Automotive Services
“These men sure do get the job done no matter what the challenge is , if you're looking for great mechanics and the job done right , take it to almir .”
Harvey Repair
“Found my issues repaired at a fair price.”
Listed for drivers in and around Waterloo, IA, these 14 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: Waterloo, IA
Of the 14 experts we list here, 8 are in Waterloo itself and 6 come from towns including Cedar Falls (3, 5 mi), Evansdale (1, 3 mi) and Hudson (1, 8 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,183 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 3 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 offers financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 6 of the experts on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 1 lists a public email and 2 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 3 of the 14 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.
V M Auto Service
Walt's DX Services
“Reasonably priced family owned business has a good time just like family work is excellent and also reasonably priced”
Mad Hatter Auto Service
“Everything that's needed to be replaced, him and his team have taken care of and offered great pricing and taken care of other issues we weren't even aware of in the process.”
Brakes Plus
“They do amazing work, and when you sit and wait, it is done in a timely manner.”
The Shop
“Tony took the time to figure out why my jeep was making the noise it was making and did a full inspection to find it.”
Schuerman Auto Repair
“Honest and direct communication, no pressure, explains options and details thoroughly in terms anyone can understand, professional and extremely knowledgeable about auto mechanical issues, clean and courteous, reasonable prices.”
Tim & Mike's Auto Repair
“We were visiting from out of town and had vehicle problems in the drive train and Tim & Mikes took extra care and time to help get us back on the road safely.”
Holmes's Mobile Maintenance and Repair Services
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