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Austin, MN 55912 863.1 mi
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Brake Service Done Right

Brake Service Done Right

Come in for a free visual brake inspection. Our service professionals will take a look and tell you exactly what they find. If your brakes don’t need any work, they’ll let you know and send you on your way. If your brakes do need some attention and service, they’ll show you all of your options along with a cost estimate. Skip the lines and schedule your time today.

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Free Visual Brake Checks

Our professionals can provide you with a detailed look at your brakes and any repairs that could help keep you safe on the road.
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Complete Brake Servicing and Replacement Near You

We service most brake systems, including disc, drum, antilock, power, and parking brakes. We’ll recommend repairs when measurements or safety standards require them.
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Brake Fluid Exchange

Heat, moisture, grit, and dust can affect brake fluid and your overall braking performance. Getting that fluid replaced every 2-3 years can help add safety to your outings.
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The Right Approach To Brakes

While other shops might do the bare minimum and replace only worn-out brake pads, we service the full system to promote your safety and satisfaction. That includes high-quality parts, expert installation, and a thorough review of other braking components.

Comprehensive Expertise

Your brake system has a lot of moving parts. Our experts perform thorough inspections on all types of brakes, including disc and drum brakes.

Quality Service

We take brakes seriously, servicing more than just the brake pads to help reduce the risk of other problems down the road.

Quality Parts

Our technicians only use premium-grade parts and the latest equipment to get your brakes done right.

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Full-Service Brake Inspection and Replacement Service

We service most types of brake systems, including key components. Those include brake pads, rotors, calipers, and brake fluid. Not sure what kind of brake service you need? Schedule a free visual inspection to have our technicians check your brakes and recommend parts and services to promote your safety on the road.

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Disc Brake Repair and Replacement

  • Install premium brake parts (pads and calipers)
  • Resurface or replace rotors (depending on condition)
  • Repack wheel bearings when serviceable
  • Install new front seals when serviceable
  • Replace brake fluid
  • Adjust brake components as needed

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Drum Brake Repair and Replacement

  • Install professional-grade brake shoes
  • Resurface or replace drums
  • Replace drum brake hardware
  • Install new wheel cylinders
  • Adjust parking brake
  • Replace brake fluid
Understanding the Cost of Brake Service

Many factors affect the cost of new or serviced brakes, including the parts that need to be replaced and your vehicle’s make and model. A thorough inspection is necessary to provide an accurate price estimate.

Get A Detailed Cost Estimate

After a no-cost brake inspection (pads, rotors, calipers, and fluid), we’ll give you a straightforward printed estimate that lists parts, labor, and warranty. That way, there are no surprises. We’ll detail the cost of servicing your brakes before any work begins.

Les Schwab Financing Available

Applying for credit is easy and simple. There are no annual fees or hidden costs, and our financing options can make it easier to pay for your brake service or replacement over time.
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Les Schwab Brake Warranty

If we can’t guarantee it, we won’t sell or service it. Because everything we do is done to earn your trust and keep you and your family safe. That includes a best-in-the-business warranty at no extra cost.

  • FREE visual brake inspections
  • Warranty covers both parts and labor
  • Honored at every Les Schwab location
  • Same-day service and repairs are available in many cases

Brakes & Brake Servicing FAQs


  • At Les Schwab, we don’t just pull the calipers off, replace the brake pads, and reinstall the unit. When we conduct a full inspection (an inspection that involves more than a free visual inspection), we measure your brake pads in millimeters to ensure accuracy. Additionally, we examine the rotor for grooves or uneven wear. These can indicate the need for a replacement or resurfacing. We then measure your rotor thickness with a micrometer to ensure it is well above the minimum for your vehicle. All of that information is shared with you, along with our recommendations and a clear cost estimate.

  • Brakes and your brake parts don’t have a set lifespan. They can wear out after 18,000 miles or last up to 60,000 miles. It all depends on how and what you drive. To ensure your brakes work when you need them, brake services at Les Schwab include new brake pads, flushing of old brake fluid, adding new fluid, and adjusting the other braking components. We resurface or replace the rotors every time and recommend remanufactured or new calipers whenever available.

  • Every inspection includes pad and rotor measurements, along with recommended brake repairs and replacements. The estimate also covers the costs for all parts and labor to get the job done right. Before any work is done, we wait for your approval. If we find anything unexpected during the repair or service, our professionals will talk with you before moving forward to ensure there are no surprises.

  • The cost to replace and repair brakes depends on the size and type of vehicle as well as the type of brakes involved. We realize there are other places that do brakes. We urge you to compare brake estimates before having any work done.

  • When you book an appointment with Les Schwab for your brake services, we’ll provide you with an estimated timeframe and do our best to get you back on the road in hours, not days. However, if the parts for your vehicle are not available, your brake service may need to be moved to another time or day. Our professionals will be open about time expectations, keeping in contact with you in person or over the phone.

  • If a failure in workmanship or materials occurs within 25,000 miles or 36 months (whichever comes first) from the date of your original brake service, come to any Les Schwab location. That warranty means we will replace the defective parts and perform the labor to install them at no cost.

  • Some noises from your brakes are normal for up to 1,000 miles after a repair or replacement. These sounds can include some light grinding or squealing. However, any noises that persist after the break-in period should be evaluated by a professional at Les Schwab.

  • When you come to Les Schwab for a free visual inspection of your brakes and fluid reservoir on most vehicles, you really are getting a free service. If your brakes look fine, we’ll send you on your way. And it won’t cost you a thing. We’ll even provide a printed report. If we do find something that needs more attention, we’ll chat with you first before doing any work.

  • Some shops advertise special low-price brake services, but that work usually only covers the brake pad replacement. If you need to replace the rotors or calipers, the costs can skyrocket. Because a full inspection beyond our free visual inspection is required for a detailed cost estimate, we do not do price matching. However, we will always do our best to help keep you safe on the road.

  • Whether you wait in a Les Schwab Tires lobby or you drop off your vehicle and give us your phone number, our professionals will keep in touch during your brake service. We’ll call with any questions, let you know if there are any delays, and let you know when your vehicle is ready.
What you need to know
Why We Replace Calipers With Your Brake Service
Why We Replace Calipers With Your Brake Service

When brakes wear out, you want to replace more than just the worn-out brake pads. Here’s why we replace brake calipers as part of our brake service.
Do I Really Need Brake Service?
Do I Really Need Brake Service?

Brake problem symptoms have a lot of overlap with other car repair symptoms. The solution may be as simple as removing a trapped rock or you may need full brake service.
Should You Replace All Four Pair of Brake Pads at Once?
Should You Replace All Four Pair of Brake Pads at Once?

Wondering if you should replace all four pair of brake pads at once? Learn the signs, benefits of simultaneous replacement, and expert tips for optimal performance.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Les Schwab excludes and disclaims all representations, warranties, and guarantees with respect to the brake services, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the warranty of merchantability, the warranty of fitness for particular purpose, the warranties of quality and accuracy, and any warranties that may have arisen or may arise from course of performance, course of dealing, or usage of trade. LIMITATIONS ON REMEDIES: To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event will Les Schwab have any liability to you or others in contract, tort, or otherwise for any direct, indirect, punitive, special, incidental, consequential, enhanced, or other damages of any type whatsoever, arising in any way from the brake services. Some states do not allow the exclusion of certain damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

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