Brake repairs
that stop the problem
Pads, rotors, fluid and calipers done properly in Wilson WA, measured against spec, photographed, and covered for 24 months. Same-day for most cars.
Brakes get measured twice and replaced once
A squeal doesn't always mean new pads, and new pads don't always fix a squeal. We measure rotor thickness and runout, check caliper slide and fluid condition, then tell you what's actually worn, with photos.
When parts do go on, they're quality units bedded in correctly, which is why cars leave here without the squeal comeback other shops hand out. If your brakes feel off, the check itself costs you nothing with any booked work.
Brake repair pricing
Per axle means per axle: the price covers both sides, parts and labour, GST in.
European and performance cars can run higher on rotors and sensors. Your written quote shows the exact parts before anything's ordered.
Noise you can't place?
Squeal, grind, or a shudder through the pedal, describe it and we'll measure it properly. If it turns into a repair, the check comes off the bill.
The quote is written and fixed before parts come off the shelf, always.
What a brake job looks like here
Measure everything first
Rotor thickness, runout, pad depth, fluid boiling point: numbers, not opinions.
Photo + quote sent
You see what we see and approve the price. Only then do parts come off the shelf.
Fit and service the hardware
Sliders greased, shims seated, caliper pins checked: the bits that decide if it squeals later.
Torque and bed in
Wheels torqued to spec, pads bedded on a road test, pedal feel checked hot and cold.
Old parts in a box if you want them
Say the word and your worn parts ride home in the boot. Proof the job needed doing.
Brake work: dealer, quick-lube or us
| What matters | Dealership | Cheap quick-lube | Auto Detailing Lab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotors measured to spec | |||
| Written quote before work | |||
| Hardware serviced (sliders/shims) | |||
| Typical pads + rotors, per axle | $520-$680 | $329 (no measurements) | $389 |
| Workmanship warranty | 12 mo | Varies | 24 mo |
Brake work through the shop
Rob's the brake and suspension pedant
Rob's been doing brakes and under-car work for 13 years. He's the tech who checks runout twice and doesn't hand the keys back until pedal feel is right hot and cold.
He'll also tell you when pads still have 8,000 km left in them. A fair few customers have left here with an invoice of zero and a date to come back.
- Rotors measured against minimum thickness, never eyeballed.
- Pad and rotor photos texted through before we touch a thing.
- Sliders and shims serviced on every job, that's why ours don't squeal back.
Brake questions, answered straight
Got a symptom we didn't cover? Chuck it through the contact page and Rob will call it.
Drive-by diagnosis
Passing the shop and hear something? Pull in before 4 pm, we'll hoist it and tell you what the noise is for nothing.
Jobs that pair with brakes
Hearing something you shouldn't?
A brake check costs nothing with any booked work. Mention the noise and we'll put it on the hoist first. Drop the symptom through the contact page and we'll come back with a time and a price.