I went to Master Brakes 2 days ago with no appointment.. I had a problem with my boat trailer wheel. I called Abraham...super nice guy, he said bring it in. I pulled up, he fixed it. Couldn't have been friendlier and knew exactly what the problem was. I strongly recommend everyone to take your car here. I know I will be back. read more

Great place to get any maintenance done! I come here mainly for brakes, but anytime the dealership tells me I need to repair something I come straight here. The prices are fair and the guys are great at what they do. Very reliable place and I've never been disappointed in the 3 years I've been here. read more

Awesome, Sima the manager is a true professional. Does not talk down to ya and makes you feel that ur vehicle is in great hands. The best shop around. No BS, they will not try to bs you or sale u anything u don't need . read more

My car needed a drive belt replaced and I was so impressed by my tech. He was quick and efficient. Also was willing to stay half hour overtime. I'm so grateful and thankful. read more

Here's my experience. I heard some squeaking coming from my front tire and brought it in for a look. They offered my a free estimate so I took it in. They said it was due to a warped rotor that needed to be resurfaced. Upon inspection, they showed my that my front break pads needed to be replaced and I should replace my rear breaks as well due to wear. To replace the front breaks and resurface the rotors only - $359. I couldn't get the work done at that time and was planning to return another day. I always appreciate when a business gives a free estimate and to show my gratitude, I returned with $20 worth of cold beverages as a thank you. When I returned, I noticed my front hubcap had fallen off. Although the hubcap was damaged before, it had been on my tire that way for a good two years. The mechanic did not secure it properly and when I brought it to the attention of management, they didn't accept any responsibility. It would have been a nice gesture to knock off a few dollars on the quote but they didn't. No worries. But instead of returning, I decided to call around to compare prices. I'm glad I did. Allen's Auto in Vista did the same repair for $195 using the best quality breaks and told me the rear breaks did not need to be replaced at this time saving me a few extra dollars. The $195 was the total cost for everything. They didn't charge me for a break flush either. Everyone there at Brake Masters was very nice, patient and professional. It's always a good idea to receive multiple quotes for pricey repairs. They do offer a life-time warranty on their break pads and that benefit might explain the higher labor costs. If they could offer a more competitive price, I would return. read more

Came in this morning with a broken caliber on my tundra. It was fixed really fast and the guys were awesome to work with. Highly recommend you going here if you need this service. read more

This is my first time here, but you can be sure it won't be the last. The customer service was outstanding!!! Johnny at the front was super helpful, friendly and just a pleasure to deal with. I had taken my car to the dealership for a safety recall, I asked them to please check my brakes. They told me I needed both front and back replaced, to the tune of $590 I know nothing about brakes repairs, because I have leased my last several cars. I called and got Johnny, he gave me a quote almost $200 less, but said to bring it by. I dropped it off, super great experience. I was told I would be called shortly. Less than an hour later I get a call saying I only needed the front brakes replaced, but should get the fluid changed. In a couple of hours I had new front brakes and fresh fluid, all for less than $300 what the dealer quoted me. Score! You can tell that this business really spends a lot of time working on their customer service skills. I think Johnny needs a raise. Thank you for such a great experience read more

Very honest! I came here to have my brakes checked after a bad experience at Mossy Nissan in Oceanside and was pleasantly surprised at how honest the guys here are. Mossy wanted to charge me over $400 for what brake masters did for $186. They resurfaced my rotors and my car is running like new. They were fast and kept me well informed. I will return to them for any service my car needs that they can provide. read more

I was calling around for a place with good Yelp reviews for servicing the brakes on my daughter's Forester. After getting some really high quotes, I called Brake Masters who invited me in for a free brake inspection. I showed up about an hour before closing and was able to get right in. The staff was all friendly and answered my questions thoroughly. I learned about the brand of pads they use and the options as far as cost vs. quality. I decided to give them the go ahead, thinking I would have to bring it back tomorrow, but they were willing to stay and get it done. As I was waiting for it, they kept me informed about what they were finding. Several of the rotors were warped, as I suspected, so I was expecting bad news and increased cost, but they were able to machine the rotors one last time. I had front and rear brakes and fluid flush done for a very reasonable cost and done quickly and efficiently. This morning I received a phone call asking me if everything was working as expected and thanking me for my business. All in all, very satisfied with this business. read more

Its really great when you find a mechanic or auto repair shop you can really trust! This is exactly what I found when I visited Brake Masters yesterday - to have some brake work done on my Altima. I had taken my car in for brakes about a year ago to a cheap place in Santa Ana. The place I visited charged me a boat load for brakes and new rotors claiming my new car's rotors could not be machined - hmmm. So, after getting frustrated at the constant squeeking, I finally visited Brake Masters in SM. Right from the start, their customer service, clear communication and speed were great. After dropping the car off, I received a call in about an hour - telling me the brake pads I had (from the crummy place) were still perfectly good - they were just squeaky and probably of disappointing quality. The technician told me he couldn't - in good conscience - recommend new brakes for me (as there was no safegy or wear issues; plenty of pad left)...unless I simply wanted to solve for the noise problem (which I did). So, I decided to have the front brakes done ($189+tax) and an oil change...and everything looks and sounds (absence of sound) great. In the end, how refreshing is it to go to a mechanic, have them honestly diagnose your car...not upsell or oversell you...and fix the car - right, the first time! It was a very fair price combined with really quality service. I can't recommend them enough!!!! read more

As promised, Jesse called me on Monday with a quote for my trunk. He also took the opportunity to ask how my car was running after they fixed the brakes on Saturday. WINNING! read more

Excellent, efficient service and friendly staff and very affordable. The best part is that they were not, at all, intimidating to talk to. I can cause great confusion when I talk about cars since I don't know anything except "Gas", "Radio" and "Air Conditioner". Highly recommended. read more

You can trust Sima, Abraham and their team to complete your car repairs! I took my Lexus GS300 here and they were professional, knowledgeable and honest on what needed to be done. Prices are good as well. Glad they are not only in business to make money, but also take really good care of their customers! read more

Oil change done in 20 minutes. The guys here were professional and very friendly. This is our new go-to place for all of our automotive needs !! read more

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I called asking for a booking to replace the pads/discs on my 4Runner and they got me in and out that day. Really helpful, didn't try to BS me and super fast service! Thanks read more

What a great experience. The guys at Brake a Masters are the bomb. Totally took care of my cars alignment. They also helped me and educated me about my brakes and rotors. Very happy customer. Thank you again Sima, and Johnny. All my cars are now coming to you. read more

Helen Today I came in because I was having issues with my brakes. Sima had my car inspected. He was very honest about my brakes and gave me an honest recommendation. I appreciate his honesty. They replaced all of the brake pads of my car and resurfacing all of the rotors. He even took me into the shop to show me what my brake pads look like. People who are shopping around should definitely bring their vehicle here read more

My truck spent 5 hours there and I spent 3. Went in for a brake job which the said it only needed the front brakes done. After waiting for my new rotors came in they started installing them. Found out they were the wrong ones. Played that game twice, then they finally got it right. Good on them for catching the problem before it turned into an accident and handled it professionally. Said they gave me discounts for bearings and such but still paid $400... Nice group of guys and very friendly. Overall I might go back depending on the work I need done. read more

Came to this place on a whim. They have good reviews and the Saturday appointments are very convenient. So relieved to have found them. They went above and beyond to help me. Even called a tire place to help me find an affordable option. Sima and Kevin keep it a friendly environment and it's truly appreciated. Thank you for keeping me safe and taking the time to complete the work the correct way! I called around yesterday and almost went to the wrong mechanic. I definitely trust them with my car and my time. read more

I visited these guys today looking to get some much needed services from my long trip here, and one to come soon. I found these guys to be honest and helpful beyond anything I expected. Generally speaking I've never had a bad experience with any Brake Masters location. But by far this location is the best! Thanks for all the help Jesse, Sima. Abraham you make us feel safe to trust our vehicle with your crew from a woman's point of view. See you soon! Char read more

Once again Yelpers nailed it. Typically I cringe calling auto repair shops. Johnny answered and I was like, "Hallelujah!" Finally a friendly voice that doesn't talk down to me. My husband also called and spoke to Johnny with a few extra questions. He commented that Johnny was a great guy and their prices were really good as well. I saved $180 over my dealership quote on front and rear brakes. Lifetime warranty on the pads, too. Here's a little tip. They do all auto repairs, not just brakes. I am so glad we came here! read more

Brought my VW Eurovan in for brakes and rotor resurfacing and they went above and beyond. They have extremely fair pricing. Had a Subaru done at the dealer last year and they way over charged me. These guys will beat any dealers price and get it done in less than half the time. I was in and out in two hours with a synthetic oil change. Thanks again. read more

I had front / rear brakes and rotors installed by Brake Masters (Scottsdale, AZ) about 7 years ago while in Arizona. I liked the company/store that installed these brakes as they seemed to be honest and straight shooters, plus they offered a lifetime warranty on brake pads. Today, I had the opportunity to test that lifetime warranty with the San Marcos store. I met Johnny and Abraham. They got me in quickly and did a full inspection. They told me my back brakes were in good shape and my front rotors didn't need to be replaced, just turned (cleaned up), thereby saving me a bundle! I did need both front disc pads and those were provided free because of the warranty...and they provided premium pads with a lifetime warranty! The got me out of there in less than 2 hours and at a cost less than I expected. Needless to say I am happy and I will recommend them to friends and family. Thanks Johnny and Abraham. read more

Had an appointment and upon arrival told my husband he had another hour to wait. What's the point of making an appointment. Do not recommend. read more

I work right around the corner from Brake Masters, so I tend to come here pretty often. When they first opened next to my work a few years back, the price was ridiculously high so we never thought to give them a try again. But one day I decided to take my car in for an oil change so I could just walk back to work and they charged me a fair enough price. Fast forward a year and they've replaced my brake pads and rotors on my charger for only $600. It seems like a lot, but I've been to places who charged that for my old Mazda I had a few years back. They got it done in less than 3 hours as well. So a couple days ago, I came by for another oil change and since we're all so familiar with each other by now, they gave me an amazing deal on an oil change that would have typically cost me $60-70 (synthetic). All the guys are super friendly and cool so I never feel like I'll be told to get something I don't actually need. It also just helps in general when you get along with them so well. I'm not sure they'll sell you with their rates alone, but their customer service is amazing along with their dedication to get everything done in a reasonable amount of time. Not to mention the convenience that they're literally 1 minute walking time away from me... such a great place and I'll continue coming here for sure. read more

I felt they did an excellent job with fixing my brakes. They kept me informed about what needed to be done and told me the time they would complete the service and I wasn't disappointed. They were terrific. I would highly recommend them. read more

I'm definitely coming here again! I just needed an oil change but asked if they could do a full inspection on my car since I'm going camping next weekend. John, the store manager, gave me a fully detailed explanation on what was going on with my car and some good advice on taking care of my car. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. I recommend coming here for all your car needs! read more

Johnny, is the man! Im a working college student which means money and time are tight. He was able to work with me to get all of my brake pads replaced in little to no time, and at a great price. The guys here are super friendly and work with you and your needs. Would recommend to others! read more

Had my 2009 Toyota Camry's brakes done here, along with my alternator and several other services. I've always taken my car to the dealership for repairs. But I decided to try A local business this time. Saved myself A lot of money! I was very happy with my services here, the staff was very friendly and knew what they were talking about. They took me out to my car, had me look under it and actually see what needed to be done instead of showing me on paper, as a dealership would. Abraham walked me through the entire process and was very helpful in getting me to understand the repairs that needed to be done. I would highly recommend this place for your auto repair needs! read more

I called these guys to look at my breaks and asked if they had time to look at it. They said no problem and to come right in. I asked if i needed an appointment and they said no. When i got there 20 minutes later, the place was jammed, maybe a good sign that they do good work. I asked the guy at the counter how long he thought it'd be and he said they close at 5. That was over 3 hours away. Not what i expected based on my phone call. I had to leave, i didn't have that much time to wait around, especially if there's no close local business to hang out at. The two start is for wasting my time, i won't be back. read more

Very reliable and prompt service. Was in and out within two hours and they offer no BS assessment of the work needed to be done.

Our family takes all of our cars here. Abraham and company do a great job on our cars. Service is always friendly and quick. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent service fast and honest. Nick does a fantastic job of always looking after the customers.

I took my 2017 ford escape in on a Friday afternoon. I was greeted by a very nice gentleman named Sima. He told me they could do my oil change for me in about an hour. I sat and waited got a few things done on my pc and less than 50 minutes my vechile was done and they had also topped off my fluids. Erik was the gentleman who gave me the keys and was also very professional. I will definitely recommend them and continue to go myself. Thank you guys for doing a wonderful and professional job so I can drive my granddaughter around feeling safe! read more

A+++++++++++!!!!!!!! My girl went in there alone and I was afraid of her getting taken advantage of and nothing but the complete opposite happened. We got a price hundreds of dollars cheaper than anywhere else. They fixed our car quickly and honestly and we will never go anywhere else ever again. Thank you Break Masters!!! read more

I was in the area today and needed to fix some bolts on my front right tire. John at the counter was extremely helpful by completely acknowledging my what I needed to fix on the car and also made recommendations for now and maintenance in the future. I knew I needed to fix a few things and these guys got it done for a small price and quick. Mark in the shop went out of his way to re-thread all the screws on the wheel and even ordered in the right caps so the car looked uniform. I am not one too write a million reviews but when service exceeds my expectations something is needed to be said. Thank you, Chris read more

Always friendly service & staff handles whatever challenges our three cars present them with. Very pleased with ongoing service! Laurie D.

ALWAYS ALWAYS get a second estimate! It's taken me a month to write this because I was so angry, the first draft of the review was filled with cuss words! My car was making a strange noise in the back when I braked. Brake Masters did my brakes originally, so I took it in for a check, thinking something in the brakes needed adjusting. After the inspection, I was shocked to learn my wheel bearings were bad, especially since I hadn't heard any noise that could be attributed to wheel bearings. But not just on one wheel. All four wheels needing replacing to the tune of $1163! They must have taken me for a sucker because I was a woman and couldn't possibly know that the probability of all four wheels having bad bearings, all at the same time, was slim. It's not impossible but without any telltale noise, I highly doubted this diagnosis. I got out of there, thinking if it wasn't brakes, I was going to my regular mechanic. He inspected my car and fixed it for $99. It needed a rotor resurfaced on the rear where I had heard the noise when coming to a stop. I guess Brake Masters wanted to make some extra $$, but they lose a customer. I won't be back. Find a quality mechanic, get a second opinion, and don't waste your money. 2 stars because I'm happy with my initial brake installation a few years back. read more

I have a lot of trust in this shop. They go above and beyond to get it fixed and fixed right. Johnny, one of the managers, is very attentive and gets the job done. read more

After googling brake repair near me and seeing the many five star reviews here I called for a quote. They acted like giving me a quote over the phone was too complicated and said I would have to bring it in. At this point I had not educated myself on the ins and outs of brake repair and I agreed. I should've called around more first. Abraham at brake Masters recommended rear brake repairs including replacing the calipers to the tune of $800 and told me that one of my struts needed replaced and I should replace both of them to be even which will be another $500. $1300 total! That's when I googled what do I need to know about brake repair. I suggest you do the same. And then go see the fair and honest men down the street at Lyon's Muffler and Brake. I paid them $300 because there was nothing wrong with my calipers, nothing wrong with my struts. read more