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The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids

2027 Edition

Three brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids worth calling first, chosen from 33 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

Albert Auto Service

4.9 from 675 reviews

Based in
Cedar Rapids
Coverage
Based in Cedar Rapids

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 33 brake repair shops we reviewed in Cedar Rapids: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status

Beyond the three

More brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids

Other Cedar Rapids companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 33 in all for this work.

  • Arcadia Tire Co.4.7 · 288
  • John's Automotive Service4.8 · 128
  • Westside Tire4.6 · 268
  • McGrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram4.4 · 818
  • Five Seasons Tire4.5 · 236
  • ATS Automotive4.7 · 78
  • Automotive Service Evolution4.9 · 38
  • Mefferd's Auto Services4.9 · 38
  • Klein Auto Service4.8 · 48
  • Midas4.5 · 198
  • Denny's Automotive & Muffler Center4.6 · 108
  • AAMCO Transmissions4.7 · 65
  • Fairway Auto Care Center4.7 · 58
  • Sankot's Garage4.7 · 55
  • Mt. Vernon Road Tire4.5 · 98
  • Milex Complete Auto Care4.5 · 85
  • Anderson Automotive4.5 · 77
  • All Tune and Lube Total Car Care4.4 · 126
  • Albert Auto Service - Shueyville4.8 · 18
  • Global Automotive4.6 · 28
  • Economy Auto Repair DBA Wallis Motors4.6 · 46
  • Blairs Ferry Tire & Auto Service4.3 · 104
  • Tires Plus4.2 · 178
  • B & L Transmission Inc4.5 · 28
  • Hubbell's Auto Repair4.3 · 67
  • Mcgrath Volkswagen4.1 · 278
  • Boubin Tire and Automotive4.2 · 93
  • Collins Road Tire Company4.2 · 78
  • Big Jim Auto Repair4.1 · 108
  • Tires Plus4.0 · 154

At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids
01Albert Auto Service02Meineke Car Care Center03Professional Muffler Inc
Best forEditor's PickReader Favorite–
Rating4.9 · 675 reviews4.7 · 318 reviews4.8 · 178 reviews
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LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inCedar RapidsCedar RapidsCedar Rapids

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.33 brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids, 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.

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Local facts · Linn

Cedar Rapids, 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.

Land area
74.8 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Cedar Rapids residents
137,935
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
Population change since 2020: from 137,742 (April 2020 base)
+0.1%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids: 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 Cedar Rapids cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids

How did the editors choose these brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 33 brake repair shops for Cedar Rapids.
Which of these brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids has the best reviews?
Albert Auto Service has a 4.9 rating from 675 public reviews, the highest on this page.
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 Cedar Rapids?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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