Honest and reliable service. As a woman, it can be intimidating to take your car in to get fixed. I took my car in to get a second estimate/look to see what was wrong with my car. Joshua was straight to the point and answered all my questions. His suggestions were very helpful. I took my car into another shop and they just did a visual inspection. Joshua and his team actually drove my car around the lot to check out the problem. Would highly recommend!! Great value and service! Thanks! read more

Check brakes found needed service and reasonable quote! Location has seating if waiting. Service was very quick.

I'm not a huge car guy, so am always a little apprehensive when visiting a new shop. The recommendation to visit Brakes for Less came from an Oil Change location in town that I've come to feel pretty good about. From the start, Joshua seemed friendly and up front. After confirming the caliper leak, he explained why it's recommended to replace both in tandem, and in a way that didn't seem like he was just up-selling. After discovering, the calipers were not available in red for the model of my son's car unless we wanted to pay more than double to order them directly from Subaru, Joshua offered other solutions, including purchasing dust covers and recommended finding them online. A shop that is not afraid to send some of your dollars somewhere else is a good sign to me. That being said, Joshua continued to try and track down what we were looking for and after a day or two, he called and said he had found a quality part in the color we were hoping to find. The parts cam in and the labor was completed exactly as Joshua said they would be. I appreciate all the openness and believe the prices are fair. I guess I found my new brake shop for a while! read more

Brakes for Less - Joshua helped track down red calipers for my son's Impreza, a part not readily available in the non-STI version - Auto Repair Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Great place to get your breaks done. They were fast, honest, and got me in and out in 45 min. Highly recommend!!

Great service from a friendly, family owned and operated business! After a free inspection, Joe was very helpful with what my Prius needed, and it was not the brake job the shop who did my last oil change said was necessary. He did find a bad wheel bearing and even brought it out for me to inspect! I felt comfortable going ahead with the repair. He took the time to answer all my questions, and the new bearing has eliminated an annoying road noise that I had mistakenly attributed to tires. THANK YOU, JOE! Sorry I didn't get to meet Joshua who made my appointment, but the visit with your mom was lovely! Highly recommend this shop that operates with care and integrity. read more

Great service, great price. What Les Schwab used to be. I won't go anywhere else for brakes.

My brake light alert kept going on. The brakes were looked at by two Ford dealer and recommended I schedule for Servicing but next appointment 2 months away. Brake for less got me in next day. The Technician found the problem right away and Work completed in 15 min. When my brakes need to be done I will be back. Excellent customer service . Thank you brakes for less read more

Wow, what a great place and wonderful customer service, thank you Joshua! Brought my Tahoe in early and it was done in a couple of hours. Could not ask for better service! read more

This shop deserves all the five star ratings that they get. Not only are they knowledgeable and experienced, but they have the best customer service. Our brakes went out while we were on a road trip. When we went to the shop it was obvious from the number of vehicles in the parking lot that they were busy. However, they realized that we had few options for waiting so they did what they called NASCAR service and put three technicians on the wheels and finished the job in record time. It was amazing! While talking with Joshua, we learned that he believed in the Golden Rule and he figured out a way to help us. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I'll definitely be working on paying this kindness forward. read more

Last August, I had requested to replaced 4 new brake pads. Just recently, I learned they had installed just two back brake pads. They billed me over $700 for just 2 brake pads. My front brake pads had been squealing since January. I had them looked at the brake pads and said "oh it just dirty". That did not work at all. I called and left a voice message but they did not return my call. I got scammed. read more

These guys saved my bacon. I'm not from here and had break trouble about 300 miles into my 2500 road trip. They fixed the problem same day super fast and saved me not only money but piece of mind. Thank you Joshua and team! You are angels! read more

I feel very fortunate to have discovered Brakes for Less. They have done the brakes on two of my vehicles. The last one a Subaru, the dealer quoted me $800, Brakes for Less was able to do it for $299. Made an appointment, dropped it off at 8:30 and it was ready at 10:15. They do an assessment to see if other work is needed and none was needed. They seem very honest. Quick, professional, friendly services. Staff are not wearing masks which is the only drawback. read more

You will not find a better brake shop anywhere. I was passing through Bend in July 2023, when my rear brake pads started making that grinding sound. Needing immediate replacement, I contacted Central Oregon Brakes for Less. They were very friendly and helpful, getting me in on short notice. They replaced the pads and rotors and the whole process took an hour and a half. This is a family run business that prides itself in treating their customers like their friends. It shows. I thanked them for their helpfulness and positivity. What a great experience! read more

I often feel over-quoted and up-sold when it comes to service work. That was NOT the case with these guys. They were honest and ethical. Took my car for a drive, heard the noise I was describing, gave me an estimate (which turned out to be a relatively simple fix) and came in just as quoted. Very friendly staff as a bonus. read more

I am from Portland and my family was on our usual camping trip a few weeks ago when we had a brake problem with our 1997 F350. Driving in to the mountains west of Bend the rear brake was binding, smoking, hot, and likely to catch fire. This was late Friday afternoon with our pickup full of humans, dogs, and camping gear. We turned around and headed back to Bend, our camping plans probably shot. The local Ford dealer was nice but was shutting down soon, a local guy suggested Brakes For Less. We stopped in and the guys jumped in to troubleshoot the problem and get us back on the road shortly. They were quick, thorough, and expert. They even brought fresh water for our dogs- nice. When I asked for the bill he asked if half an hour was OK? Of course! I gladly paid. I 100% recommend this shop for any brake service you may need. I only wish they were closer to me in PDX, oh well. read more

Shockingly good service and expertise. Had a tricky ABS sensor problem that another place could not resolve. Joe and his crew found and fixed the issue and even stress-tested and did multiple road tests to make sure it would not come back. Kind, skilled, trustworthy! 5 stars is not enough for this family-owned gem! read more

The staff at Brakes for Less made my brake service relatively painless. Mechanic services can often be a total headache but not with their staff. I called for a quote before service and got a speedy response back. They were able to book my appointment within days of my call and accommodated the timeline I was working with for drop off / pick up. I was very pleased with the quality of service provided, found cost to be fair valued and was even able to take advantage of the coupon I found in the local smart shopper. I would highly recommend, and will certainly return for my future services. read more

Long story short... came down to SunRiver from Seattle for a mini vacation. My brake indicator never squealed, so wasn't aware my brakes needed work. Started hearing some grinding and figured better have it checked out. Saw the 5 stars and called Brakes For Less. It was Friday, they had an appointment slot on Monday. We needed it back by Wednesday. These guys assessed the situation and replaced all four rotors, front and back, and all pads. I drive in a marine environment and up the mountains in snow and grit all year. The rotors were beat up. They had my truck done by 5 that day. Now comes the glowing review part. These guys were super friendly, fast and great price. I had a bit of work done and it would have cost me double back home. They showed me my beat up parts. Glad I got it done. I would come back to them all the way from Seattle over the guys I had been using the last couple times. Highly recommend these guys! read more

Great small family shop that still believes in doing things the right way. Everyone was super inviting and attentive. Prices were fair and they had me back on the road quickly even though my rotors were't in stock and had to be delivered. I felt like I was part of the family and spent most of the down time chatting with the employees. I highly recommend them for any brake or basic suspension work you need done. They offer free quotes too so you can make the right decision. read more

Lisa and Steve R. WOW! What an awesome and helpful business! We are traveling in our motorhome. Our tow vehicle's brakes were damaged during our lengthy trip along steep coastline roads. Joe answered our desperate call and said to come to the shop for a diagnosis. Upon arrival, they made time for the diagnosis, and by a total miracle, from our point of view, completed the full repair on the Jeep's brake system within hours. We hooked up the Jeep and were headed north to continue our trip. Fair price, with the most genuine, friendly and expert service. We cannot say enough to recommend this wonderful family business. Then, to top off this great experience, we were also warmly greeted by "Amos" the shop's precious mascot....a gentle giant bull mastiff pooch!! Please accept our most sincere thanks for helping us out while we're on the road. Your business hospitality and first-class service is truly exceptional! read more

I have been to at least a dozen repair shops in town over the past 20 years and Brakes for Less is definitely at the top of my list for quality service at a good price! Customer service is outstanding, no upsales, etc. I had an alignment done at Brakes for Less after purchasing new tires and car drives straight as an arrow now. I had an issue with my parking brake and Josh and his crew were able to get it working better than new at no charge! I will be taking all my cars there from now on and highly recommend them....wish more shops operated this way! Thanks Brakes for Less! read more

I started having brake issues after an episode of getting stuck in the snow. Brakes for Less was very up front and honest. They simply had to bleed my lines and tighten a bolt, and simply charged me one hour of labor. If you are having trouble stopping, go to them. read more

Super friendly and accommodating; had to change an appt last minute. Got my brakes checked out b/c I heard squeaking. I was given a quote, had the brakes changed, other pads cleaned, and tires rotated in a little over an hour. 100% recommend and will be back there with other family vehicles. read more

I took my '08 Honda Element (the Toaster!) to CO Brakes for Less yesterday afternoon, as I was feeling my brakes needed attention. These folks could NOT have been nicer, and more thorough. Joe offered the shop could take a look right then. Dustin took my Element for a test drive, then back at the shop he and Steven performed a careful inspection. They found nothing wrong, and said there was quite a bit of brake life left. I was so appreciative of their transparency. When I DO need brakes, I WILL return here. Great, honest and friendly service. Thank you, gentlemen !!! - M. Kramer read more

I'm pretty mechanical but there's some things I just don't have the time and the patience for. That being said I went to Brakes for Less on Bend to get my brakes done on my 2006 Tacoma. Let me say that every aspect of this decision to go to these guys has been terrific. From the time that I called to make my appointment, to getting my key and driving away, I couldn't have made a better decision. They are honest, friendly, quick, and very very fair with their prices. Brakes for Less for your next brake job. read more

Brakes for Less exceeded my expectations with their great service. I called and got a very reasonable quote and a next day appointment. They scheduled me for noon but said that uf I could drop off at 10:00 they might be able to bet it done earlier. I dropped my 2010 Toyota Tundra 4 Wheel Drive off at 10:00 and they completed a complete brake job, front and rear by noon and it cost exactly what they quoted. In today's world, honesty and integrity mean everything and I would recommend Brakes for Less to everyone. They deserve your business and my business. They did the job for a great price and I am happy to recommend them! Thanks for the quality experience. I am a very happily satisfied customer! read more

After reading reviews I thought I would give them a shot. Scheduled my appointment for about 5 days out. They looked over the brakes on my class C RV. Said they were fine. They Couldn't get them to squeak. With only 28K miles said probably good for another 30K. They didn't charge for test driving and inspecting. Then searched Sure appreciated their honest For a propane station near by. Customer service like this is very rare. read more

I won't take my car anywhere else to get my brakes and rotors fixed. The owners- Kathy, Jeff, Joshua, Joe, and the technician's-Steve, Dustin, and Malachi, treat you like family! Can't forget about Hooch and Amos, the office pups! You will definitely get your daily dose of cuteness with those two! If you're looking for a trustworthy place to take your car, Brakes for Less is your place, you won't regret it! read more

I took my Audi to several places and was given huge quotes. This place was amazing and affordable. They have really cool dogs that are there. It's a family business and they are absolutely lovely. Highly HIGHLY recommend! read more

I was able to drop off my car in the morning and pick it up afternoon. They did a great job!

Good service, reasonable prices. I'd take my car there again. They gave me good references for other problems I had with the car and where to service them if they couldn't fix it. read more

We take our cars here every time we need brakes. They are honest, fair priced, accommodating and prompt. Overall great people and most important do an excellent job. We know we can trust them when they tell us what needs to be done and that it really needs to be done. read more

I was on vacation at Sunriver. After coming over the pass on the way in I heard metal on metal grinding on the rear passenger break. I went online looking for someone to service my vehicle before heading back. Brakes For Less had the best reviews so I gave them a call. Even though they were busy and down a mechanic they penciled me in for the next day. They checked out my brakes and told me I needed new rotors and pads on the rear wheels which I knew and that I still had 30 percent on from front brakes but that the rotors were a little warped. They said I could go a few months without replacing the front brakes, so I had them replace the rear. They were fast, friendly and honest about what needed to be done and did the work for a very reasonable price. If you ever find yourself needed your brakes worked on in Bend I highly recommend going to Brakes For Less, there were a life saver. read more

This is my second experience having Brakes for Less do work for me on two different vehicles. I have been so impressed with the everything about this shop, each time. From the first phone call; explaining everything in detail, ordering parts for my vehicle without hesitation, and scheduling in a timely manner. I was quoted less than half the dealership price, and then when they got in to do the actual work discovered that my rotors were in good shape and didn't just replace them anyways to make the extra money. These guys are honest, hardworking, and still take the time to do right by their customers. My car was in and out in an hour, even when there was 8 inches of snow on the ground! They are doing it right in Bend here still! read more

Outstanding company!! Thank you!! Great Local family owned business, had brought my car to Les Schwab's for brakes pads quote......well quote came back at $780.00 for then all sudden needed rotors cause they were not able to turn them and this and that. Obviously got a second quote to compare and Brakes For Less came in at $308 and did not need new rotors. Much appreciated thank you for the help with the company car read more

Great honest place! They did the breaks on my sons car. Quick fast and fair priced. When I our car had break noise we brought it in. The called to let me know our brakes still had 40% left and that were missing a small part which is what generated the noise. They had a spare one and installed it at no charge. I appreciate that they didn't sell us something we didn't need yet. They earned all our business now. Looking forward to dealing with them in the future. Thanks for the great service!! read more

This has to be the best auto repair experience I have had in a really long time. This family owned business is the benchmark for integrity and fair pricing. If you don't need it, they won't recommend it. We have been having an issue with vibrations in the front end when braking for 2 years. Have taken it to 2 other brake shops in other cities and they all said the pads were fine with no other recommendation other than a complete brake job. I went to Brakes for Less and told them to do a complete brake job because we were tired of being apprehensive every time we used the brakes in the mountains. They inspected the brakes, said we had more than 40% left on the pads and that turning the rotors would probably solve the problem. Now they work just like new and they only charged us for an hour of labor. I'd had estimates in the $600 range from one of the other shops. Send everyone you know here. They deserve the business. read more

I called when my brakes started making a grinding noise (yes, I should have taken my car in MUCH sooner). I made an appointment to bring my car in two days later. I was expecting to spend $300+ since I had waited so long and had worn through the pads. I was pleased to pay less and it was done within 2 hours of dropping it off. They have good communication with customers and a really cute shop dog that looks mean (some sort of Pit) but minds its own business, doesn't bark or beg for attention. They take cash or credit/debit as payment and have warranties on their jobs. read more

Were able to not only work on the car I made an appointment for but took our other vehicle in to check and repair. Great service and done in a timely manner. read more

A late review for work done on work truck last summer: Major brake issue with F150- dealer down the street could get me in 6-8 weeks. Needed truck for job in 2-days. Called BFL, seen their commercials for years- loved seeing the dogs. On phone, they sounded generally concerned about getting me in as soon as possible (?!), so I'm thinking they're going to throw out next week as an option- ... ... "Can get in in 15min. before opening tomorrow morning?" ...although booked solid for day, they'd try to get me in. Took it in, thought I'd walked into their commercial, LOL! ... met/saw the brothers and the awesome office mascot. He recalled my time crunch, and sincerely said he'd do his best to get to it before closing... Called me at 9am, needed quite a bit of work beyond just pads, like bearings and other stuff, I go for it... I get a call back around 1pm- it's done???!! Unbelievable service, a really great price for the work, and genuinely good people/business- you can just tell. Wife needs brakes now, no question as to where we're taking it! read more