--- title: The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Birmingham | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/birmingham/brake-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Birmingham](https://thelocalthree.com/birmingham/) - [Brake repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/brake-repair-shops/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Alabama](https://thelocalthree.com/alabama/) 3. [Birmingham](https://thelocalthree.com/birmingham/) 4. Brake repair shops Birmingham · Brake repair shops # The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Birmingham 2027 Edition Three brake repair shops in Birmingham worth calling first, chosen from 54 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 5, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 54 brake repair shops we reviewed in Birmingham, these three had the strongest records: 1,650 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Robe Mans Automotive Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-eae1b8bf93b589ee/) **4.8** from 548 reviews Based in Homewood Coverage Based in Birmingham ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 54 brake repair shops we reviewed in Birmingham: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 205-871-4712](tel:+12058714712)[Website](http://robemans.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Mavis Tires & Brakes](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-4487815d4e2cd282/) **4.7** from 608 reviews Based in Birmingham Coverage Based in Birmingham ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 608 of them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 205-445-9748](tel:+12054459748)[Website](https://www.mavis.com/locations/birmingham-downtown-al) Selection 03 ## [Mavis Tires and Brakes](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-48769a47e5beeef2/) **4.7** from 494 reviews Based in Irondale Coverage Based in Birmingham ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.7 from 494 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 205-445-9579](tel:+12054459579)[Website](https://www.mavis.com/locations/irondale-al.asp?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=local) Beyond the three ## More brake repair shops in Birmingham Other Birmingham companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 54 in all for this work. - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.8 · 416 - [Mavis Tires and Brakes](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-2b01e948f08677d2/) 4.7 · 478 - [Vulcan Tire & Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e5375666ce13fea7/) 4.8 · 208 - Eastern Tire Distributors 4.7 · 298 - Precision Tune Auto Care 4.7 · 261 - Durrell Tire and Auto 4.7 · 197 - Mavis Tires and Brakes 4.6 · 345 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.7 · 178 - Acme Muffler 4.8 · 93 - [AAMCO Transmissions](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-3a87beaeb3a7a09e/) 4.7 · 132 - Element Garage 4.9 · 57 - Joe Hudson's Collision Center 4.6 · 207 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 338 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.6 · 178 - TAPCO Premier Auto Repair 4.7 · 88 - Brown Automotive 4.7 · 78 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 213 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 197 - Elite Tire & Service 4.8 · 48 - Lee-Rodgers Tire 4.7 · 68 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.6 · 103 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 172 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.6 · 88 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 145 - Mackin’s Garage 4.6 · 84 - Express Oil Change & Service Center 4.5 · 138 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.4 · 257 - Joe Hudson's Collision Center 4.5 · 126 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.4 · 206 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.4 · 188 - Precision Tune Auto Care 4.3 · 348 - R & R Muffler & Brake 4.5 · 98 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 88 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.4 · 138 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.3 · 148 - Southern Rubber Tire 4.4 · 58 - AAMCO Transmissions 4.4 · 54 - Hanvey Tire and Auto Repair 4.3 · 88 - Jim Burke Body Shop 4.3 · 88 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 · 157 - Midas 4.3 · 78 - Alfa Romeo of Birmingham 4.5 · 27 - Omega Tires 4.2 · 134 - Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care 4.2 · 78 - I.N. Touch Automotive and Performance 4.2 · 58 - Bennette's Motor World 4.4 · 18 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.0 · 165 - Cadillac Service 4.2 · 28 - Iron City Tire and Auto 4.1 · 177 - K & M Muffler & Brake 4.0 · 125 - Decatur Highway Trans & Motor 4.1 · 38 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected brake repair shops in Birmingham | | 01 Robe Mans Automotive Service | 02 Mavis Tires & Brakes | 03 Mavis Tires and Brakes | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.8 · 548 reviews | 4.7 · 608 reviews | 4.7 · 494 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Homewood | Birmingham | Irondale | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 54 brake repair shops in Birmingham, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Jefferson ## Birmingham, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 1,333 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 146.9 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Birmingham residents 195,893 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 200,486 (April 2020 base) -2.3% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 5, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring brake repair shops in Birmingham: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Birmingham cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-birmingham/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about brake repair shops in Birmingham How did the editors choose these brake repair shops in Birmingham? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 54 brake repair shops for Birmingham. Which of these brake repair shops in Birmingham has the best reviews? Robe Mans Automotive Service has a 4.8 rating from 548 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these brake repair shops has the most reviews? Mavis Tires & Brakes, with 608 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. Are these brake repair shops licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for brake repair shops in Birmingham? Get at least three. 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