Brake Masters San Marcos, Ca

I work right around the corner from Brake Masters, so I tend to come here pretty often. When they first... read moreI 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 less

Once again Yelpers nailed it. Typically I cringe calling auto repair shops. Johnny answered and I was like, "Hallelujah!" Finally... read moreOnce 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 less

***** update. I bought the "upgraded" brake shoes, and they lasted a year. In that year, the brake dust was... read more***** update. I bought the "upgraded" brake shoes, and they lasted a year. In that year, the brake dust was uncontrollable, and pretty much ruined my chrome rims. I do about 30K miles a year.
I had my wife go in to replace a strut, and it made noise after(like something was lose). I took it back in, and they "fixed" it, and then the other side to start making the same "lose" sound 4 months later.
I cant give it a one star after all of this, because I didn't take it back again after them "fixing" it the first time. What's the point? If they were good at what they do, I wouldn't have had to take it back the first time, let alone a second time. read less