How do I know my brakes need doing?

Squealing or grinding when you brake, a pedal that feels soft or goes further than it used to, a shudder through the wheel, a pull to one side, or a brake warning light. Any one of those is worth a same-day look, and grinding means stop driving it if you can.

How much does brake pad replacement cost in Brisbane?

It depends on the car and on what the pads have taken with them. Pads on their own are one price, pads and rotors another, and a European car is not a Corolla. We measure what is left on the pad and the rotor, show you, and quote the job before any work, GST included. You approve it first.

Do you do brake rotors as well as pads?

Yes. Rotors are measured on the hoist: one still above its minimum thickness can be machined; one below it, or warped, gets replaced. We tell you which and why, with the numbers, before we start.

How long does a brake job take?

Most pad and rotor jobs are done the same day. Wait in the lounge with coffee and a PlayStation 5, or drop the car and we text you when it’s ready.

Northgate · Brisbane

Brake Repairs Brisbane

Pads, rotors, the lot, priced before we start.

Searching for brake repair near me or brake pad replacement on Brisbane's northside? Squealing, grinding, a soft pedal or a pull to one side? We look at it the same day at Northgate, tell you exactly what the brakes need, and you approve the price before anything comes off. The $149 look is waived when we do the repair.

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Quoted before we touch it

001 / How we work

Brake repairs, quoted before we start.

The rule: You approve the price first. Every job, every time. The quote comes before the spanner.
The check: We show you the worn part. You see what is left on the pad and the rotor before you decide.
The call: What’s urgent, what can wait, told straight. If it can wait, we say so. No padding the bill.

002 / What you get

What the brake repair includes.

Pads, rotors, discs, fluid and lines, quoted per job from what we actually find on the hoist. Warning light or a noise? Diagnostic $149, waived when we do the repair. Book with BRAKES and we call you back with a time.

A same-day look, $149, waived when we do the repair
Brake pad replacement, rotors, discs, fluid and lines, quoted per job
Rotors measured: machined when in spec, replaced when not
Quality parts, fitted properly, road tested
A written report on what was done and what can wait
You approve the price before any work

Drive in to 15 Edgar Street, Northgate: cool waiting area, coffee, and a PlayStation 5 if you want to chill a bit. Minutes from Nundah, Virginia, Banyo, Wavell Heights, Clayfield, Hendra, Ascot, Hamilton and Chermside.

Mon to Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm · Sat, 9:00am to 2:00pm · Closed Sundays · 15 Edgar Street, Northgate QLD

003 / In their words

Repairs, in their words.

“Joe was awesome to deal with. I had an unexpected coolant leak on a weekend, I called multiple mechanics around Brisbane and they wouldn’t help as it happened midday on a Saturday. Joe and the team were more than happy to take our car in and get it inspected, diagnosed and fixed in a timely manner. Thanks guys”

J-von V. · Google review

“Had a great experience here. The team was honest, helpful and took the time to explain what needed to be done. Fair pricing and quick service. Highly recommend.”

Xuan · Google review

The DriveSafe waiting lounge at 15 Edgar Street, Northgate — The waiting lounge at the Northgate workshop: coffee on, PlayStation 5 ready.

004 / Straight answers

Brake repair questions, answered.

How do I know my brakes need doing?: Squealing or grinding when you brake, a pedal that feels soft or goes further than it used to, a shudder through the wheel, a pull to one side, or a brake warning light. Any one of those is worth a same-day look, and grinding means stop driving it if you can.
How much does brake pad replacement cost in Brisbane?: It depends on the car and on what the pads have taken with them. Pads on their own are one price, pads and rotors another, and a European car is not a Corolla. We measure what is left on the pad and the rotor, show you, and quote the job before any work, GST included. You approve it first.
Do you do brake rotors as well as pads?: Yes. Rotors are measured on the hoist: one still above its minimum thickness can be machined; one below it, or warped, gets replaced. We tell you which and why, with the numbers, before we start.
How long does a brake job take?: Most pad and rotor jobs are done the same day. Wait in the lounge with coffee and a PlayStation 5, or drop the car and we text you when it’s ready.
Is there a brake repair near me on the northside?: 15 Edgar Street, Northgate, minutes from Nundah, Virginia, Banyo, Wavell Heights, Clayfield, Hendra, Ascot, Hamilton and Chermside. Mon to Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm · Sat, 9:00am to 2:00pm. Send the form and we get back to you with a time.

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Your brakes, quoted first. Book it with BRAKES.

Book a brake check Call (07) 4803 8387

Use code BRAKES when you book. We confirm the details when we call.