Best Brake Repair in Wilmington, NC

23 experts listed · all 23 in Wilmington · 4 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Performance Auto Specialists

Performance Auto Specialists

4.9 130 reviews
“PAS took real good care of my MINI Countryman S All 4 & it drives like an absolute DREAM now!”
24-mo/24k-mi warrantyEuropean auto repair specialistFinancing availableSince 1991Family-ownedASE certified
2045 Corporate Dr
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Vandelay Motors Inc.

Vandelay Motors Inc.

4.7 71 reviews
“I always know that I'm getting the best service and never going to be advised on anything that is not needed.”
North Carolina inspection stationSince 2005BBB A+Insurance accepted
301 N Green Meadows Dr
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Hughes Brothers Inc

Hughes Brothers Inc

4.5 64 reviews
“The service was prompt and thorough I was very pleased felt as though I was dealing with some very competent individuals.”
Coupons & offersBBB A+Since 1924FinancingLocally owned
1101 Market St
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Kennedy Automotive Services

Kennedy Automotive Services

4.9 124 reviews
“As usual, terrific customer service with excellent communication about what was going on!”
Coupons & offers12-mo/12k-mi warrantyAfter-hours key dropSince 2003Family-ownedBBB A+
3715 Carolina Beach Rd
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Derham's Alignment & Auto Repair

Derham's Alignment & Auto Repair

4.9 133 reviews
“The work was completed quickly, the price was very reasonable, and my vehicle drives noticeably better than it did before.”
Coupons & offersSince 1958Family-owned
6609 Market St
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Advanced Automotive & RV

Advanced Automotive & RV

4.9 56 reviews
“Solid dudes, they were able to slip in 2 last minute car inspections without an appointment.”
ASE-certified techsFleet accounts30+ yearsBBB A+Financing
6503 Windmill Way
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Listed for drivers in and around Wilmington, NC, these 23 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: Wilmington, NC

All 23 experts we list here are in Wilmington itself. We have 33 experts in Wilmington on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The experts on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 8,579 reviews; all 23 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), value (89%) and punctuality (85%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "diagnosis", "communication" and "fair". 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (5), alignment (3), engine repair (3), tires (3) and batteries (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 7 offer financing; 4 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the experts on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.

Which shops listed for Wilmington check brakes for free?

4 of the 23 shops say they offer a free inspection. A free brake check is a real service and also a sales visit, so ask them to show you the worn part on the car and to tell you the pad thickness they measured.

Aspen Tire & Auto

Aspen Tire & Auto

4.9 128 reviews
“Great spot , Have already told many friends they should patronize this business !”
Coupons & offersSince 2005Financing
4306 Wilshire Blvd
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Book onlineBook
Wilmington Tire and Auto

Wilmington Tire and Auto

4.7 126 reviews
“Austin did an alignment on all 4 tires, & Kate & Steve were very nice.”
$35 off brake serviceHybrid & EV serviceShuttle serviceSince 2014
6020 Oleander Dr
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East Coast Euro Werks

East Coast Euro Werks

4.9 130 reviews
“My service advisor kept me fully updated throughout the process, explaining exactly what parts were needed and why”
36-mo/36k-mi warrantyLoaner carsSame-day serviceFinancing availableASE certifiedSince 2016
5737 Oleander Dr
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Hospital Automotive Car Care

Hospital Automotive Car Care

4.9 70 reviews
“The nice guys at Hospital Auto looked over his car, did quick diagnosis and gave him advice on how to get his car back to Greenville safely.”
36-mo/36k-mi warrantyFree estimatesASE-certified techsSince 1978
46 Covil Ave
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O'Leary's Automotive Repair

O'Leary's Automotive Repair

4.4 59 reviews
“Ray & they will explain everything easy/simple to understand & re-fix the issue (if needed”
Coupons & offers12-mo/12k-mi warrantyFinancing availableFleet accountsSince 2006
6905 Market St
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Pat's Auto Service Center

Pat's Auto Service Center

4.6 99 reviews
“They were able to remove the screw as it didn't penetrate the tire, and didn't charge me anything for their time.”
ASE-certified techsNorth Carolina inspection stationOil changes for the named makes specialistWalk-ins welcome773,000 vehicles servicedSince 1964
5009 Carolina Beach Rd suite a
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Euro

Euro

4.9 133 reviews
“Working with them to repair my Range Rover has restored my faith in customer service, the fact that kind and honest people do still exist and completely eased my worry of owning a Range Rover!”
3-yr warrantyLand Rover specialistSince 2012
6741 Netherlands Dr
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Brand New Brakes

Brand New Brakes

5.0 146 reviews
“Will definitely work with him in the future and will be recommending him to anyone I know that needs brakes.”
Free consultationSince 2019
2509 College Rd Unit C
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All About Transmissions

All About Transmissions

4.7 69 reviews
“He also checked the transmission first to make sure it was not something like a bad solenoid .”
Since 2017Family-owned
2362 Carolina Beach Rd
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Shannon's Auto Service

Shannon's Auto Service

4.6 62 reviews
“More than just his knowledge about cars, Mike impresses with how he deals with customers.”
BBB A+Since 1992
521 Greenfield St
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Avery's Automotive

Avery's Automotive

4.9 124 reviews
“Tim and His technicians were very professional and quick , they diagnosed my truck quickly after weeks of looking for a problem , would recommend highly, will come again”
Coupons & offers36-mo/36k-mi warrantyASE-certified techsSince 1980Family-ownedFinancing
1801 Oleander Dr
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Atlantic Car Care

Atlantic Car Care

4.6 72 reviews
“Service was fast and efficient , I was very satisfied with my experience with Atlantic Car Care.”
2-yr warrantyLoaner carsSince 2006
21 New Bern St
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Seaside Customz

Seaside Customz

4.9 130 reviews
“I'd been looking for rims for years and came back to seaside bc they were always helpful in answering all my questions throughout the process.”
Coupons & offersSince 2024Financing
5217 Market St
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Coastal Rebuilders

Coastal Rebuilders

4.8 97 reviews
“Not only were they extremely kind, they repaired my truck in less than 24 hours.”
Coupons & offersASE certifiedSince 2003Family-owned
38 Covil Ave
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Custer Auto Repair

Custer Auto Repair

4.7 71 reviews
“They were pleasant to deal with, the rates were very reasonable, and they did a great job.”
BBB A+Since 2002
1529 College Rd
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College Road Tire & Auto

College Road Tire & Auto

4.7 109 reviews
“Visited on Friday last minute so they could look at my tire gauge, and also got a quick inspection.”
Fleet accountsSince 1919
1115 College Rd
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Picone Automotive

Picone Automotive

4.7 36 reviews
“Great service and better people if your looking for honest and great work this is your place no doubt about it”
Fleet accountsSince 1992
3006 Commerce Rd
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Why these companies made our list

What customers say about experts in Wilmington

  • “Absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. The inspection was incredibly thorough, and the entire office staff was awesome — professional, friendly, honest, and genuinely willing to help.” — customer of Euro
  • “Matt was super responsive, professional, and prompt. He quickly replaced the brake pads and rotors for me while I was at work.” — customer of Brand New Brakes
  • “Absolutely outstanding service, as always. They are not only professional, knowledgable, competent, & highly trained but they are also ethical and go out of their way to find the best price & best repair options for your vehicle.” — customer of College Road Tire & Auto
  • “Absolute professionals, guaranteed great communication! Excellent people who validate all questions and concerns, excellent problem solvers and very reasonable!” — customer of East Coast Euro Werks
  • “Absolute professional mechanics and staff. They resolve all my vehicle issues correctly and in a timely manner.” — customer of Wilmington Tire and Auto

Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.

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