Brake Masters San Marcos, Ca

Johnny is the best !

Had my 2009 Toyota Camry's brakes done here, along with my alternator and several other services. I've always taken my... read moreHad 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 less

ALWAYS ALWAYS get a second estimate!
It's taken me a month to write this because I was so angry, the... read moreALWAYS 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 less