--- title: The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/cedar-rapids/brake-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Cedar Rapids](https://thelocalthree.com/cedar-rapids/) - [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. [Iowa](https://thelocalthree.com/iowa/) 3. [Cedar Rapids](https://thelocalthree.com/cedar-rapids/) 4. Brake repair shops Cedar Rapids · Brake repair shops # 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 November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 33 brake repair shops we reviewed in Cedar Rapids, these three had the strongest records: 1,171 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Albert Auto Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ccb49132fdeaf38d/) **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 Request a quote [Call +1 319-297-7391](tel:+13192977391)[Website](http://albertautoservice.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Meineke Car Care Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-2e379db8f27e1b92/) **4.7** from 318 reviews Based in Cedar Rapids Coverage Based in Cedar Rapids ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 318 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 319-774-5118](tel:+13197745118)[Website](https://www.meineke.com/locations/ia/cedar-rapids-451/) Selection 03 ## [Professional Muffler Inc](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-454d6df1e0966b72/) **4.8** from 178 reviews Based in Cedar Rapids Coverage Based in Cedar Rapids ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.8 from 178 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 319-373-7020](tel:+13193737020)[Website](https://www.professionalmuffler.com/) 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.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-b032a31f41c8690b/) 4.7 · 288 - [John's Automotive Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-bac52d5c90679549/) 4.8 · 128 - Westside Tire 4.6 · 268 - McGrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 4.4 · 818 - Five Seasons Tire 4.5 · 236 - ATS Automotive 4.7 · 78 - Automotive Service Evolution 4.9 · 38 - Mefferd's Auto Services 4.9 · 38 - Klein Auto Service 4.8 · 48 - Midas 4.5 · 198 - Denny's Automotive & Muffler Center 4.6 · 108 - [AAMCO Transmissions](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f88b0b16bd1effc6/) 4.7 · 65 - [Fairway Auto Care Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f40db322019ccb42/) 4.7 · 58 - Sankot's Garage 4.7 · 55 - Mt. Vernon Road Tire 4.5 · 98 - Milex Complete Auto Care 4.5 · 85 - Anderson Automotive 4.5 · 77 - All Tune and Lube Total Car Care 4.4 · 126 - Albert Auto Service - Shueyville 4.8 · 18 - Global Automotive 4.6 · 28 - Economy Auto Repair DBA Wallis Motors 4.6 · 46 - Blairs Ferry Tire & Auto Service 4.3 · 104 - Tires Plus 4.2 · 178 - B & L Transmission Inc 4.5 · 28 - Hubbell's Auto Repair 4.3 · 67 - Mcgrath Volkswagen 4.1 · 278 - Boubin Tire and Automotive 4.2 · 93 - Collins Road Tire Company 4.2 · 78 - Big Jim Auto Repair 4.1 · 108 - Tires Plus 4.0 · 154 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids | | 01 Albert Auto Service | 02 Meineke Car Care Center | 03 Professional Muffler Inc | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.9 · 675 reviews | 4.7 · 318 reviews | 4.8 · 178 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids | Cedar 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](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 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. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). 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. People per square mile 1,844 [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 74.8 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Cedar Rapids residents 137,935 [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 137,742 (April 2020 base) +0.1% [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 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](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-cedar-rapids/). 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 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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