Nicest people ever. They just gained a customer, I will be going to them for now on. They are very honest. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Brake Masters helped me out in a pinch. They don't change batteries, but they helped me change mine in a Landrover Discovery out of goodness. Their efforts, courtesy, and professionalism was over the top. I really appreciated that they jumped through hoops to accommodate me. read more

When you go to this brake shop multiple times because you think it's time to change the brakes, & they honestly tell you there's still life on these brakes, no need to change it, let's check it again in X miles... When all the other customers are walking in and out satisfied and saying good things about this shop and it's great service...when the estimated cost is not too far from the final payment, you know you have to give them your business and tell your family & friends about this place. My brother in law and my dad recommended this place for brake service and oil service, I did the brake service today and will definitely come back when it's time for the next service. read more

Danny helped check the air in my tires and the top off the fluids before my 7 hour trip. I drove in and my car was serviced within 15 mins. Thanks, Danny and your team! I'll def recommend you to others for the great speedy service!! read more

Danny, the Manager was awesome ! Besides his pleasant personality and friendly smile , he and his staff are so knowledgeable. He and his team were able to repair a stripped wheel stud - if I had to bring it to a dealer could've cost me 100 and hundred dollars to replace but they " thought out of the box"and solved the problem!! Having run a company with 35 employees, I know the importance of having valued employees. Danny is a terrific ambassador for Brake Master, and someone you can absolutely trust !! By the way, he didn't even charge me ! read more

I have been using the service for many years! Like their honesty and customer service each time! No doubt about returning in all the years....keep it up! read more

Reliable, fast and fair. The whole personnel is great and Sal is the person you might wish you go to when you need professional help with your car. I can safely say that he is a rare breed. Highly recommend. read more

If I could give 10 starts if you want to take your car to somewhere you know not only the job will be done correctly, but they are actually honest when it comes to the cost of repairs. This is where I would take your car!!! I've been coming to Danny for about five years and like I said, not only is he honest about the repairs and the cost, but his pricing is more than fair! read more

Once again, Danny and his crew bailed me out again. My son and I are building a car together. I screwed up on the emergency brake mechanism trying to pull one of the rotors out. Made a horrible squealing sound. These guys fixed me up in no time. As I said in my previous review. They're honest and fair. They've never done me wrong. Two thumbs up read more

I've lived in the OC most of my life and up till recently my repair garage has seen its better days as the owner is slowly killing his business, so I went looking for a new place where friends gave me recommendations. After a few visits for minor fixes.. I felt like they maybe over priced but good work, BIDENFLATION.. but my most recent repair was CV joints and control arm mounts on my 2013 Ford Explorer.. DONT TAKE YOUR CAR TO FIRESTONE!! They said everything looks good after the free inspection ( see pic ) But here at Brake Masters, they do more than brakes.( see pic), Sal walked me out to my car and looked under to point out the nasty fluid leak.. and pointed out the mounts were completely gone too.. So I replaced the much needed repairs that cost about $1700, but my go to repair shop said $2200... So point of the story for me, my service here was outstanding and had my alignment done on my truck here too... Brake Masters does a great job with Brakes but also does minor repairs to your car and reasonable prices ( with coupon on website). My next repair is suspension.. which I'll be bringing here to get work done read more

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I came here for an alignment. They say it got aligned. It didn't. I took it to Subaru dealer for a second opinion, and whatdoyaknow!! The Subaru mechanic said it was only veering to the right because there wasn't enough air in the tire. So they fill it with air. Now I'm driving down the road wearing out my brand new Michelin's because a couple mechanics can't tell when my car drives crooked. Ya know what? I'm thinking their d*cs are crooked. J/k I'm sure they know alignment and brakes, the only problem is they're always busy and don't take reservations. Not conducive to a person with a busy schedule. read more

Great service and really care about the customer's well being. Not only did they fix my alignment, they did their best to make me feel better about the car accident I was in. read more

I came here based on reviews and two recommendations. I brought my Honda Civic here this past Monday thinking I needed new brake pads. I asked Danny if he could lift my car up and check them out. He came to conclusion that I didn't need them replaced and it would be stupid to do so since there was so much life left on them. Since he already had my car on the lift, i had him go ahead and do a tire rotation and oil change since those things were necessary. An honest mechanic is hard to find these days, but Danny is doing a great job and just being honest to his fellow community members. I will definitely give out recommendations to friends, along with coming back in the future when I actually need new brake pads. read more

An honest and reliable car mechanic is hard to find. But, this place is it. Danny is knowledgeable and honest. He is my go to guy now.

Not the best news when they tell you that your brakes are gone. No like really gone. There was nothing left. I knew they were bad, I heard the noise...But I didn't think they would be that BAD. The plan was to get them checked, quoted and fixed tomorrow while the Mister was at work. Well tomorrow was not going to happen. We were not going to make it back to Anaheim. Well we would make it.....buuuuuuut....it be a risk, going 75mph and having to stop suddenly. Brake Masters has a few locations. They are pretty trustworthy and have been around for years. The guy here, Danny was super chill. They do free brake checks which is when we got the bad news. Luckily he was able to fix them for us that day. Which was nice because we got here at 4:30. We were in and out in a little more than an hour. He even showed us what was left of the rotors and pads. There was NOTHING!!! Price was decent for new pads and rotors. Well as decent as it can be. It still cost us. The web site had a $30.00 off coupon which did help us out. If you sign up for emails you can get more coupons. Located in Lake Forrest off Bake Parkway in a plaza with other mechanic shops. They are almost full service....Oil changes, alignments, shocks, CV boots, Belts, Hoses, you name it, they probably do it. Waiting room had comfy couches, chairs, vending machines and free WiFi. I am a fan. read more

Brake Masters - Auto Repair Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I was first in line at 745 am and Sal put a lady who was third in line ahead of all of us. She told him she had to be somewhere. Well.... We all do Sal. Geez. I had to step up and tell him I was first in line and he asked me which car was mine. OMG. He seems a little overwhelmed by the five customers who showed up within 30 minutes of opening Usually their decision making is better here. Tell the lady "sorry. There are two people ahead of you. ". That would be the correct decision She could come back. read more

As always, Brake Masters Lake Forest continues to impress! I visited early Saturday morning as they were getting very busy. The volume of customers is a testament to Sal, Danny and the entire team's honesty, integrity and focus on customer satisfaction. Equally impressive on my recent visit was Danny's (Sal on other days) patience and composure as he successfully balanced the shop (garage) and a steady stream of incoming customers. Even with the occasional persnickety customer (me), the Brake Masters Lake Forest team remain true professionals who "do right" for their customers and vehicles. I wish I had the same degree of confidence with other OC area service providers. 5 stars, 2 thumbs up! Thank you Brake Masters Lake Forest. read more

I am getting brskes done now. they r. Great. Been coming for years. danny is great as are all the mechanics.

Always great service, fast and reliable service. Fair prices. Always use them for my personal vehicles and my company vehicles. Danny and Al are always fair and knowledgeable read more

I came here on recommendation by Costco Tire staff. This place offers $20 off for Costco members. The staff here was friendly and courteous. Follow up. My BMW Z4 rides like a dream. Thanks. read more

Avoid at all costs. My son went to brake masters for front end brake pads. When he returned home the front end sounded like marbles rolling in the front end. We towed it back to the shop the next day and were sent on our way. 24 hours later the front brake line to the caliper was severed leaving our car with no front brakes on the 5 highway. Sal has been unwilling to compensate us for the third and final repair of the brake line as well as our second and third tow costs. Incompentence and dangerous work. read more

Free estimate within a few hours and work completed (new brake pads) quickly. Sal at check in was knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended. read more

Brought my car in for new rear brake pads. The shop I had been to a week previous did an oil change and brake inspection. They quoted me more than double the price I paid here- and tried to tell me my rotors had to be replaced. When I came here they hooked it up and did the resurfacing. The unbelievably comfortable couches in the waiting area are a bonus. Definitely will be back! read more

Top notch service, and reasonably priced. Took company vehicle in for service and waited for it. Sat in the very comfortable customer lounge, comfy leather couches and People magazine, what more do you need! I was in and out in about an hour! They also give a labor discount to "repeat" customers! read more

Brake Masters - My "company" vehicle, serviced and ready to go! - Auto Repair Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I have been here a couple of times with a couple of different vehicles. Each time, the price, service, and experience have all left me satisfied. I stopped by today and requested a tire rotation and they did it complimentary. I will happily continue to give them my business. Thanks again! read more

Aligned my tires and did the brake bleed for a great price. Thanks! Spoke with the mechanic that did it and he was willing to share his knowledge about it! Thanks :) read more

Excellent service at a great price on our current car/truck. Helped my husband/son with checking out a used car for our son. Trust them explicitly with their assessment and bought the car. Will be taking the new car their for all repairs. Highly recommend them. Management is great and professional. read more

So far so good. They are direct and flexible with scheduling. Nice reception and waiting area too. Go see Danny.

Danny and the team are immaculate! I've been going here for years and I wouldn't change it for anything! Their attention to detail is unmatched. The help I received today really alleviated my stress. Highly recommend these guys to everyone! read more

Excellent. Brake masters in LF is always good to go with everything, they also have a great turnaround time.

Great shop for full synthetic oil change and wheel alignment. Come early they are very popular because they are thorough and fast. They caught an issue I'd over looked on my car. Good job guys! Got here at 10:30am. Got out 12:10pm after an oil change and wheel alignment without an appointment on a Sat morning. That's fast! Thank you Danny!! read more

I bought 2 new tires from a different place and was recommended to get an alignment. My car dealer also recommended an alignment. So I called this place and they said they do not take any appointments but that it was less than an hour wait if I came in right away. I told the salesman it would take me about 30 minutes to get there. I also got a quote over the phone. So I left right away. After driving 22 miles, I get there and there are NO parking spaces to be found!!! I drove through the parking area and waited, hoping someone would come out to free up a space..but it didn't happen. So I parked my car by the door and walk in, hoping to talk to someone! There is a counter with no one there to help and only three people sitting in the hot, sunny waiting room. The phone is ringing, and no one is answering it! Finally, someone comes out and I proceed to tell him I called about 35 minutes ago about an alignment for my car. He tells me it will be at least two to three hours wait!! Really!!!??? There is no place to walk to in the area, even a fast food place if I wanted to wait that long. I was so upset, and said no thanks and left!!! read more

I love this place!!! Best customer service ever!!! Twice I was told by other shops that all my brakes are done and need changing only so they can steal my money, while I still have 60%!!! Brake master employees are honest, helpful, and respectful!! I recommend this shop to everyone! read more

First of all, Sal and Danny are great to work with-they are friendly, respectful and honest. I have taken my cars there several times for brake service and wheel alignments. The service is great, and the quality of the work is outstanding. I highly recommend taking your vehicles there for any type of service. You will not be disappointed, read more

I have been having brake problems with my 2022 Volkswagen Taos, and fed up with Volkswagen I decided I am not going there. So I took it to Brake Masters and they fixed all my problems now I feel more comfortable driving my car thank you so much for making me feel comfortable in my car again . I will always come back . Great value too to get everything done at Volkswagen would have cost me 1,500 I paid way less best price ever . The customer service was amazing too always keeping me informed thank Danial read more

I have all my car repairs done here. Dannie is trustworthy and genuine. The prices are fair and the repairs are fast.

BUYER BEWARE I called this company on 2 occasions for a quote for new front brake pads and was quoted $169, with a lifetime warranty, both times. When i brought my car in, after they took my car apart and waiting for 45 minutes, they told me it would cost $280 for the same service i was quoted over the phone. The service advisor told me he couldn't honor the price his boss quoted me, his boss wasn't there, and that he couldn't contact him. They are running a scam to get people in the door! read more

This place has some of the best customer service I've experienced at an automotive repair facility. Sal is the owner and Danny is Sal's son. Both gentlemen are super friendly and accommodating. I took my car to Brake Masters yesterday for front/rear brakes, a brake flush and a 4 wheel tire alignment. They do a great a job at a good price. I recommend these guys! read more

I took my car in the have my brakes changed and they let me know that my brakes were fine and it wasn't necessary for me to change them. They were completely honest and didn't try to push any extra services on me. I'll 100% be going back when it's actually time to change my brakes!! read more

Danny is very knowledgeable and has great customer service . I would recommend this place to everyone. Great prices , and quality work