My wife and I were on a road trip through California national parks when our brakes started making scary noises. Based on the reviews here we called The Brake Shop first. I was worried that they would be too small to get to us immediately but Sako confirmed they had the parts for the car and to get there as soon as possible. Dropped off the car full of luggage and went for an excellent Mexican lunch. Everything was fixed in under two hours and we were charged a very fair price. A few months later everything is still working great. I cannot recommend them highly enough. One of the times when the internet really came through. read more

Fair prices, very fast and thorough, would definitely 100% come back here for any and all of my cars needs. I needed brakes and rotors done and was on a time crunch. They got to work right away and I was in and out super quick. They also didn't over charge me. Trust these guys to do a wonderful job. read more

Had my brakes on my Lexus three years ago and he was half the price of the dealer. The brakes are still working well now I need to have my rear brakes done. Definitely going back very professional and great service. read more

Unbeatable prices and great service. Got the front brake pads changed and rotors resurfaced, $279.99. Truck is back to braking smooth again.

Outstanding Quality Service and Value I can't recommend this shop enough! These guys are good... Came in for preventative maintenance services on my Toyota 2019 RAV,.... hadn't been here for a few years.....received quality workmanship and great value, honestly, will never go to another automotive shop again! Sako and the guys are the best. They are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely care about their customers. Their customer service is top-tier from start to finish. I found my go-to, honest repair shop! Thanks again BRAKE SHOP! read more

I recently took my car to Honda for routine maintenance, and they recommended several additional services--including replacing the rear brake pads. Their quote was pretty high, so I decided to shop around. I found this shop on Yelp and reached out via email. The owner, Sako, responded quickly and told me to come in on Monday when they opened. I called to confirm, and 8 a.m. worked perfectly. When I arrived, I was promptly given a quote, and the work was completed in about an hour. Sako gave me a great price--much more affordable than the dealership. He was honest, professional, and fair. He suggested a brake fluid flush. I agreed. My brakes feel so much better now, and I couldn't be happier with the service. Thank you! I won't be going back to the dealership for service again! read more

Would & HAVE recommended Brake Shop to many friends and clients of mine already. The owner & his staff were very HONEST, kind & straightforward. I went in for squeaky brakes that I thought needed to be replaced before a road trip. He assured me my brakes had tons of life left & that my car was safe to drive as is but I could replace them if the squeaking bothered me. I didn't have the money to frivolously spend on brakes that didn't need replacing & he told me not to worry & just to come back when I needed them. He didn't charge me anything for the day. He even noticed my battery was not fully connected & asked if he could do it for me. I will 1000% be back when my brakes need to be replaced. As a woman it's very hard to find auto shops that are trust worthy, this is one of few. read more

Hands-down, the best shop in the valley. Conducts business with honesty and integrity and the work quality is unquestionable!

I went back to The Brake Shop because the dealership said I needed rear brakes again (Done in July 2024 by the Brake Shop). They called me after my brakes had been checked. I was informed that they do not need to be replaced yet. I am truly grateful that they are so honest and told me the truth!! read more

My car brakes has needed to be evaluated due to giving myself more distance between the cars in front of my and the brakes not being as responsive as it should be. I decided to use the positive reviews from Yelpers for the Brake Shop. I was. Ot disappointed. I scheduled an appointment and came before the shop had officially opened. I think it was the owner (Sako) that waved me in to check me in. I explained the problem with the vehicle and he got right to it. I waited in their wait room and it didn't take long before I was informed of the problem needing (rotors and pads) and suggested a brake fluid flush. I agreed to the service and was impressed by the quote that was provide to me. It was reasonable and fair. The job was job in 2.5 hour. Easy transaction and would go back to the Brake Shop in the future. Sako was friendly, straight forward, and honest. Mechanics were diligent. Thank you for giving me the confidence of braking once again. read more

I had all brakes replaced, no appointment, i just went in the morning and they fit me in. Great service, excellent price and very friendly. I will be using them for all of my Toyotas needs! 5***** read more

It had been years since I'd visited The Brake Shop, mainly because of the distance from my home. When our car's brakes needed immediate attention last night, the owner Sako was quick to respond to get our car in and taken care of ASAP this morning. Once we got there, my wife commented "This is one of the cleanest and organized shops I've ever been to." and I'd have to agree. Sako clearly takes pride in his work and business. Not only did our car get fixed quickly, but the service was great and the prices were extremely reasonable compared to national shops. After we had a bad experience with one of those national shops a few years ago - I knew that the drive to The Brake Shop would be well worth it. Trustworthy, Affordable, Quick and Quality Service from a locally owned business of 30+ years - you can't beat that! 5-stars from me! Thanks Sako! read more

Requested for a diagnosis for my ABS light, he called me back in a few hours later and told me to go in. Once I made it in he gave me three piece of papers and said it might be my lines to the ECU, I asked him if he could fix it and he said it won't be a guarantee fix. I asked what happens then, he said he will have to rerun another diagnosis and it will cost me another $125. He won't guarantee me anything but happily took my hard earned cash of $125 and he said he would happily diagnosis again for another $125. I suggest going somewhere else, dude is a rip off and couldn't fix or do anything. If you don't mind giving away free money then this guy loves free money. If you had the same issue, please like so everyone else will know this guy is a fluke. read more

Honest mechanics and shop! Great service! Absolutely loved the staff that helped with my friend's brakes. Pricing was great, they were quick to fix also. Thank you Soco (man at the desk) and thank you to the mechanics. read more

I was in and out in an hour and a half. They replaced my rear brakes and fixed my rear rotors.

Was in need of a brake inspection for an older Honda Pilot. Found the Brake Shop on Yelp and I'm pleased to confirm the stellar reviews. Called mid-morning and left a voicemail - Sako called me right back and explained how the vehicle is diagnosed. Made an appt for the next morning. Dropped off the vehicle and received a call later on where Sako detailed the recommended service. Had the front and rear brakes done as well as a brake fluid change at a great price. Overall it was excellent communication, service, and value. Will definitely return when the vehicle needs servicing again. read more

This place is one the best small businesses in the area. The Brake shop is honest, transparent in their work. They will educate you on your car's situation and advise you with practical knowledge and judgement. They said they can be half of what the dealers might charge for the same services. Just ask them to break it down for you. The Service was excellent. They earned my trust. read more

I will always use The Brake Shop if they do the kind of work that I need. I always get two or three bids on the work that I need and they have come in with the best price and done excellent work. Plus, they don't try to sell you on things you don't need. All I want is honesty in what needs to be done and excellence in my car repairs. By the way, they do much more than just brake repairs. read more

First took my car to another brake shop - mind you i had zero leaks in the brake lines and i had just checked all fluids the day prior; yet somehow there was suddenly a leak, additionally I was quoted $950 on the low end! Then I found this place- honest, fast and reliable service. He kept me informed every step of the way. And it was far less than the $950 I was quoted elsewhere. I will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

Great, professional service I recommend. Was on my way home then my breaks weren't working luckly I pulled in this shop they had to replace rear calipers and got it done quickly I was in and out in a hour much respect to this shop Much appreciated thank you Sako read more

Brake Shop - Auto Repair Near Me - Fresno, California

I did my own brakes but i wasn't confident in result as i ran into a couple issues. Guide pin snapped and had to extract, another pin was just not torquing down but i had to go to work next day. I made it to work but noticed an oddly amount of smoke coming from my wheels. I was concerned as my driver is 30 min. Found this so close by my workplace and decided to call and give them shot. They were able to take my car and check the brakes system and since it was close to work, i didn't have to take time off. He called me back in an hour and told they found the problem and fixed the issues. Fixed the driver side and rethreaded the pins and found that one pin on the passenger side wasn't grabbing to tighten down. They also did a brake fluid flush as well. Total bill $245. I asked for an estimate to do a brake job on my vehicle and they gave me $350 which is very reasonable considering other shops i received quotes from around $420-480 and for some, that wasn't including labor. With the location and pricing, i will be going back and the owner (Sako) was awesome read more

Great costomer service Great price.... I will give sako more business and recommend to everyone... read more

New job location, needed to find a mechanic close by work. Tons of shops in this area, came across this profile and read the reviews. Decided to give it a try, and Sako didn't disappoint. He was genuine, friendly, and honest. Dropped of Truck at 8am, it was done by noon. So happy to have my truck running back to normal and it with a great price too. Definitely be taking both my cars there in the future. read more

I decided to use The Brake Shop after reading through all the positive Yelp reviews and am so glad I did! Sako is as good as his reviewers claim! He provides the kind of quality customer service that is now so rare to find. He's sincere, reliable, and does great work. In July 2022 he fixed the front and rear brakes on my 2007 Yaris (213,500 miles) and he even resolved my air conditioner problem (a different shop didn't use the right belt!). Plus, the total ended up being less than I expected! His shop is simple, but that also translates to lower overhead, which may help him keep his prices more reasonable. Don't spend more at a corporate chain with a fancy waiting room. SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS! You'll receive excellent customer service and great work at an honest price. read more

My first time visit. I experienced the highest level of service and workmanship at a fair price. I highly recommend The Brake Shop!

Sako did a great job, was fast, polite and quoted me less than the national service center that I went to previously. I was very impressed with his honesty, no nonsense manner. I would recommend The Brake Shop to anyone and especially those who are tired of getting half baked service at twice the price. I am convinced of where I will go to get brake service/repair from now on. When you call in he will be honest about when he can service your car, so be patient if you don't get in same day. Due to the positive reviews he has a steady stream of customers. He diagnosed and fixed our car in less than an hour and a half. The other shop I went to took that long just to diagnose and write up a service order. read more

highly recommend (the brake shop ) Sako was very professional ,informative, did a great job on my 05 silverado will recommend this place to my co-workers , friends and family members read more

I am so happy with my experience at The Brake Shop. First of all, I was greeted by the owner as I arrived. I had sent him several emails to inquire about the service I was needing and as I arrived he recognized my name right away. My SRX needed new brakes all around. I price he quoted is exactly what I paid and represents a quality job at a very reasonable price. I will be bringing our 2 vehicles back for other things in the future. I also will recommend Saco to my family and friends. read more

I took my mom's 4-Runner in for a brake job. The traction-skid control light was also on because of another mechanic messing with the OBD 2 sensor. Sako and his team did an awesome job! Sako did a full brake job and the car feels great. Thanks to his recalibration machine, the traction skid-control light is now off and everything is working perfectly! We were in the market for a new mechanic, thank God we found Sako! I would highly recommend Sako's Auto Repair shop. read more

called at 7:45AM and needed my brakes fixed because i was going out of town that evening. he was able to work me into the schedule that day. dropped off my vehicle and was called 10 minutes later with a quote and within 2 hours the car was done. brakes are working amazing. new life long customer! read more

I just dropped my car last week for a general tune up. My car seemed weak and i felt like im about to have some issues with it. Ive already established a rapport with sako especially that i drive for uber and i need regular maintenance. So i literally dropped my keys there without asking questions or anything because i trust in him. I picked up my car the next day and my car felt like brand new. The way it drives now it has so much power and feels smooth. I also took my other car to him (i just bought this one) and i thought it needed brakes but he said no i didnt need brakes (apparently hybrid cars make some kinda noise when you press the brakes and i didnt know that and i thought the noise was from the brakes) . The dude is as honest as abe .. If you got any issue with your car , please take it to this guy.. he'll save you money and time. read more

I took my car to get the brakes fix and Sako gave me a quote that was reasonable and had the job done same day. I will definitely take my car back. He even test drive it to make sure work is done right. Thank you great job! read more

I was having an issue with a nasty grinding sound coming from my rear brakes. I called for an estimate and they told me to come down. I literally rolled right into the garage and had an estimate within 5-10 minutes. I needed brake work done on all four areas of my Jeep. This shop went out of their way to explain the issues, reasons for the work, and ways I could save money if I didn't want to do all the work today. At the end of the day the estimate was so affordable I agreed to get all of the work done. A great experience. I will definitely be back for work on my vehicles in the future. read more

Best customer service EVER!!! He took his time, explained everything, didn't try and nickel and dime me. Asked about oil change and he was honest stating that's not his strong area. Probably the most honest auto guy in the area. Highly recommend. You will not be disappointed. read more

Brake Shop - Break change. - Auto Repair Near Me - Fresno, California

Never thought I'd rave about a car repair! Very fair pricing and gave me choices. I'll be back for my car needs for sure.

Can I just say first?....Do you know what it means to have hundreds of reviews and maintain an overall 5-star rating? Sako at the Brake Shop attributes it to some good luck. No my friend, you're too modest. It means you make your customer happy EVERY time. Even when it's bad news. I found this business on Yelp (as maybe you have). I brought my 2012 Honda Accord in because of a scraping sound when braking (never a good sign). I waited in their nice little customer lounge, working on my laptop (on their wifi-thank you). Within a few minutes he had confirmed that the front brakes were shot and showed me the pads - that was a nice touch. He gave me a quote to do them, which was very reasonable for new rotors and pads, but said the back brakes were nearly gone. It was up to me, he didn't want to sell me on it, but I said go ahead. While I was waiting he came in again to show me the back pads, there was about a hair's worth of pad left, so I felt even better about the call to do front and back. I also had him replace the brake fluid as a total brake replacement is a good time to do it. 2 hours or so later he was done. He even gives a 3-year guarantee! Who does that? Overall a really low key and pleasurable experience, highly recommend them. read more

Fixed my brakes, did it in under an hour, and even tried to do it as cheap as possible. Solid place to go to fix your car trouble, 10/10

Awesome service on my 2005 Chevy Avalanche. So nice to know there are still reliable services out here.

Sako is the man. I've had my Honda Odyssey's braking system worked on directly by Honda in 66,000 miles to no avail. The rotors kept fracturing and repairs didn't last long. I was tired of giving Honda my money and from my first conversation with Sako I knew I had found the right guy. He was realistic, knowledgeable and, unlike Honda, stands behind his work. He resurfaced two rotors and put on 4 high quality ceramic brake pads. It feels drastically different than any repair Honda ever did and I'm confident this time it is finally fixed! Thank you, Sako for being a local business that is better than any big box store out there. read more

Socko is hands down the best! He is the most honest mechanic I have ever met. He is the only mechanic I take my car to.