Outstanding Service! Very thorough in Brake Service for a 2019 Vw Golf. Their evaluation and service were excellent and quick . I highly recommend this Business, would definitely return and rate them 5 Stars read more

I brought my 2022 BMW X3 to Asim at Just Brakes for a full front and rear brake replacement, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. He completed the job in about 2 hours as promised when dropping off the vehicle. Once my vehicle was on the lift, Asim took the time to show me exactly what needed to be replaced instead of just telling me. He explained everything clearly and gave me options, including using either aftermarket or OEM parts, without any pressure. Throughout the process, Asim kept me informed, including letting me know about a brief delay while waiting for parts to arrive. I appreciated the communication, and there were no surprises. His pricing was very reasonable, and the quality of the work was excellent. The shop has two lifts, so be sure to arrive on time for your scheduled appointment. That helps him get your vehicle inspected and into the shop without delays. If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. I'll definitely be recommending him to all of my family and friends, and I'll be returning for any future brake work. read more

5+ Stars for Asim at Just Brakes in Albany! What an outstanding experience. I called and was able to get a same-day appointment for a brake inspection on my Porsche 911. Asim took the car in right away and treated it with incredible care from start to finish. He carefully positioned the car on the lift, removed all four wheels, and performed a thorough inspection using the proper brake measuring gauges. He walked me through the brake pad wear on both the front and rear, checked the condition of the rotors, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. What really impressed me was the time he took to answer my questions. He spent at least 20 minutes discussing the condition of the brakes, maintenance expectations, and what to watch for in the future. His assessment was that my brakes were in excellent condition and could likely last another five years or more before needing replacement. After the inspection, he carefully reinstalled everything, torqued the lug nuts to the proper specifications, and lowered the car with the same level of care and professionalism he showed throughout the visit. Then came the biggest surprise. When I asked what I owed him, he told me the inspection was completely free. In an industry where it's easy to feel pressured into unnecessary repairs, Asim was honest, thoughtful, professional, and genuinely helpful. That kind of integrity is rare and deserves recognition. I will absolutely be bringing my Porsche back when it eventually needs brakes, and I wouldn't hesitate to bring my Toyota or Subaru there as well. Highly recommended. If you're looking for an honest brake specialist who truly cares about his customers and their cars, go see Asim at Just Brakes in Albany. read more

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I brought my 2015 Mazda 3 in for an urgent brake inspection. I called a few places for quotes beforehand, and since this business literally does "just brakes," and they were reasonably priced, it made perfect sense to make an appointment. Asim took the time to show me what was happening underneath the car and explain his diagnosis for the steering vibration. His quote was straightforward and no nonsense. The reviews here reflect exactly what I experienced--top-notch, professional, quick, and excellent work through and through. I told Asim I found my new brake guy! read more

I brought my car in for a brake issue and the repair went smoothly. The staff were helpful and explained the costs beforehand. The final price was slightly above my initial expectation, but the brakes are working well now. read more

Free estimate includes education about your brakes! He was most informative and is kind. I was told I needed new rear brakes and rotors and I don't need either. I was told to come back in 5000 miles and he will do the brake pads on the rear. So glad I took my car in! read more

I've been going here since I moved to contra costa and have had excellent fast service. I would highly recommend!

Very prompt replies and very professional! They directed me to their website to make an appointment which I will be doing.

I initially came to Just Brakes 2 year ago to get my front brake pads and rotors replaced. Came back recently to get my rear brake pads and rotors replaced. Same excellent service as before. I called on a Thursday and Asim was able to get me seen the next day and even had the parts on-hand in time for my appointment. I dropped off my car and walked over to a coffee shop close by, and had my car done within a hour. Super fast service, great value, and the brakes feel great! read more

Can't recommend this place enough. Asim is a great dude who knows his stuff and is nothing but efficient. Gave me a thorough estimate for my brake job and explained my options. When I was ready to schedule my appointment it was seamless and pain free. He had me in and out of his spotless shop with new rotors, pads, and brake fluid in just about an hour. Fantastic experience. read more

Just Brakes - Fresh pads and rotors! - Auto Repair Near Me - Albany, California

I had originally come in because another mechanic told me my brakes needed to be replaced. Instead of trying to sell me something I didn't need, Asim took one look, gave my brakes an honest inspection, and let me know they were actually in great shape. Even went as far as to give me a demonstration of what to look for when needing new brakes. That kind of honesty is hard to find and immediately earned my trust. I'll be referring everyone I know to come here! read more

The best service ever!! Fast, reasonable. No BS! I fully recommend Just Brakes! The reviews are real and the care that he showed for my 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 was awesome!! read more

Put off my squealing brakes for way too long and finally got to a point where they could no longer be ignored (grinding when I stopped). I shopped around and found this place and I'm so glad I did. First, making an appointment was super simple. The shop was easy to get to, and Asim was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He showed me that my back brakes were fine and didn't need replacing yet, and when it came to my front brakes his pricing was more than fair. Other places I checked had quoted me literally 3-4x the amount and hadn't even seen my car! He told me to come back in about an hour so I explored the neighborhood with my 3 year old until it was time to head back. Car was done, no more grinding/squealing brakes, and aside from his professionalism he was super friendly and down to earth as we chatted about kids and family while finishing up the transaction. All in all I would highly recommend to any and everyone, 10 outta 10 stars if I could. read more

I am severely delinquent in writing this review but I still wanted to write it. I went to Just Brakes because I was having an issue and my regular mechanic was closed. He inspected my brakes and showed me how the issue I was having was related to an issue with the brake job done on my car and suggested I go back to my mechanic to fix it. I did that and mechanic did it without additional cost. Had I not gone here first, my mechanic wouldn't have taken responsibility for the problem. I will come here for my brakes in the future because I like giving my business to honest people and I recommend you do the same. Thank you!! read more

I got a low brake fluid warning on my dashboard while parked and again while driving downhill, so I brought my car in to have it checked. Asim put the car up on the lift, removed the tires, and thoroughly inspected the brakes. He took the time to walk me through exactly what was going on, explaining the issue clearly and why it was happening. He also provided recommendations on what needed to be replaced, along with pricing and an estimated timeline. During the inspection, he pointed out that my rear struts would need replacing as well. Since we're not from the area, we grabbed brunch at a café on Solano Ave just a block away while we waited. The car was ready in about an hour and a half, and when we returned, Asim showed me the wear on the old brake pads and rotors. Asim is honest, transparent, and thorough. Drove out about 45 minutes, but it was for sure worth it compared to other shops around my area. The reviews are spot on. read more

No need to spend an arm and a leg at Mercedes Benz dealership for service. My MB CLA 250 brake service. Brake pads and rotors. Asim was very professional and efficient. Gave me a great quote over the phone. Phone call to shop was about 40min. Parts were at his shop upon my arrival. He finished the job within an hour. His shop is clean and organized. Very good positive energy. Very rare for a local auto service shop! Great quote and excellent service. I have added this shop in my contact for my friends and family! BTW...Asim also drives a Benz. Except he has the AMG collection! read more

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The service was exceptional. The mechanics offered a comprehensive explanation of my brake concerns. I appreciate the extra time devoted to explaining the issues. I find it comforting to go to a mechanic you can trust. read more

I was worried about the wear on my brakes. Asim was able to get me in quickly, explained what he was doing and what he was seeing, and best of all, that I didn't need brake replacement. He's humble, friendly and a Bay Area gem. I will definitely return when I do need my brakes serviced. Highly recommend! read more

I've had the brake pads and rotors for my 10 year old Toyota changed here. Asim is a one man show. He's very accommodating, and I've been able to get an appointment for the very next day whenever I've called. Probably most importantly though (especially if you're a woman like me -- who doesn't know a whole lot about cars), he is honest, and that is more than reason enough to give him your business. When my rear brakes had been squeaking for a week, I brought my car in to him for a free inspection. I thought maybe my rotors needed to be changed? He took a look and he determined that my rear rotors were fine, and my brake pads didn't need changing. He told me the squeaking was likely due to the iffy quality of my brake pads though. I told him I'd like to have the brake pads changed just so I could actually tell when something was wrong rather than being unsure if a squeak was innocuous. He then described to me what a squeak indicative of necessary repair/replacement would sound like; when, in the braking motion, the sound would occur; and the sounds length of duration. Great knowledge for the future. Afterwards he asked if I was sure I wanted my brake pads changed. I opted to have them changed cuz the squeaking was driving me crazy. Anyway, he's a speedy worker (done in an hour), did a great job, and my ears were grateful that he stopped the squeaking. TL;DR: honest, knowledgeable man who does good, fast work. Give him your business. read more

This is a PSA for anyone in the SF Bay Area that owns a car that needs brake repair; this guy ONLY EVER gets 5 stars for a reason!!! In and out of the shop within 2-3 hours!!! Over-the-top customer service and work ethic. He's in ALBANY, Ca. read more

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Asim is service oriented and was quick to replace brake pads-rotors that was causing my steering wheel to shake braking at high speeds. Would highly recommend Just Brakes! read more

Asim was great and super helpful with all the questions I had about my brakes. I would definitely go back to his shop. Thanks so much for all the help! read more

I was looking for a second opinion on my brakes after the dealership I usually take our car to for maintenance gave me some crazy quote. I'd see so many highly positive reviews of Just Brakes and decided to give them a call and check it out. I'm really glad I did. Asim was super friendly and frank; pointing out how two of my brakes needed replacement while the other set could wait a while. I was expecting to be sold on how urgently I'd need to replace all of them but I really appreciated him being straight with me and highlight my options. In the end I decided to save myself another visit in a few months and took care of all of them at once. It took almost no time at all for him to do the work and the instructions he gave me on how to drive after the change was really helpful. The price was really reasonable, compared to what the dealership quoted me, and the quality of work was of the highest caliber. Also, I just really enjoyed chatting with Asim too! Overall a great shop with great folks who treat you like a person, and not a piggy bank. I highly recommend this shop if you're in need of some brake work! read more

Great customer service. Less than an hour from inspection to finished product. Definitely will be where I bring our cars for brakes.

My car was a mess and the brakes were all messed Up. I called and made an appointment but I think they also have "walk ins" My car got fixed and the Person showed me exsactly what was the problem, took parts out and I saw the issues. He fixed it all and more. Great Work ethics and good Clean work. I recommend this place $100 percent. Specially if you want to make sure your car is safe good value for the price. read more

Highly recommend this spot for three main reasons: 1) Honest and transparent service -- Asim offered free diagnosis (which cost ~$100 at other places alone) and walks through the issues and options 2) Fair price -- similar if not slightly better pricing compared to what I heard in my project outreach 3) Communicative and quick - no BS, I was in and out in 1 hour Highly recommend! Would come back here for my other brake pads read more

Just Brakes - Auto Repair Near Me - Albany, California

Wow. Very impressed with service and experince overall! The price was very reasonable. The shop was great: clean, organized. Asim showed me exactly the state of my brakes, what he would recommend and all under again, a very reasonable price. Final thing - he runs his shop like a well oiled machine, the whole service (inspection, replacement, testing) in under 1 hour (maybe 45 mins). I will definitely continue going to Just Brakes for the service (even if I live in SF :) ). read more

My brakes were making a strange clicking sound. Based on the positive reviews, we called Just Brakes, even though they were further away than our busy nearby mechanic. They could see us same-day. It was worth the extra distance. The mysterious noise was solved in seconds. Asim showed me where the repair was needed, fixed it, and sent me on my way in a matter of minutes. At my request, he willingly rotated the tires while my car was lifted (and didn't charge me for that!). He took time to talk me through the existing problem and reassured me that my brakes were safe after he finished. Very patient and honest, generous, and produced excellent, thorough work quickly. I will return whenever my brakes need attention. Thank you, Just Brakes! read more

Just Brakes - Auto Repair Near Me - Albany, California

My brakes started squeaking a bit a couple months ago. I made an appointment with Asim to take a look, and even though he had a good idea that there wasn't going to be an issue with the brakes given my car was a hybrid and the mileage, he still did a thorough inspection explaining what to look out for in the future to keep the brakes in good shape. Asim is a total pro, super friendly, knowledgeable. Will definitely be coming to Just Brakes for any future work needed on brakes! read more

I am really grateful for the help I received from Asim at Just Brakes. I was in a stressful position trying to deal with brake issues while also waiting on a replacement shipment from Amazon, and he made the whole situation feel much more manageable. He was able to accurately assess my vehicle's brakes and gave me advice that felt honest, thoughtful, and genuinely focused on helping me protect my car. What stood out most to me was that when I desperately needed a stopgap solution while waiting for my replacement rotors and brake pads to arrive, Asim was able to suggest an affordable option that helped me avoid further damage. That gave me real peace of mind during a time when I was concerned about making the situation worse. I also really appreciated Asim's patience when I had to reschedule our initial appointment because of unforeseen delays with my shipment. He was understanding, professional, and kind throughout the process, which meant a lot. Thanks to Asim, my vehicle is reliable again and following his advice helped me prevent further damage to my vehicle. As a woman, I am not always quoted accurately for auto services and do not always feel that I receive good service or an accurate price when I show up by myself. In contrast, I had a great experience at Just Brakes and truly felt that my car was in good hands. read more

Shoutout to Just Brakes. He did a great job, great service and done in timely manner! Doesn't try to sell you something you don't need. Tells you the real, gets the work done and moves on! No time wasted and job was immaculate thank you Just Brakes for the service! Until next time! read more

This is the best customer service. No wonder its 5stars because this is the right place. The guy who did my brakes was so honest and gave me a good price. This is probably the only place who wont rip you off especially in these hard times. I highly recommend this place for brakes and rotors. I forgot to ask his name but to that guy thank you so much for what you do and God bless you! read more

Excellent service, very reasonable prices. Absolutely honest. Same day service don't look no further.

Great experience! Awesome customer service. Quality work was done on my car. I will be back again.

Honest, fair and quality work for a reasonable price. Most recently I went in to get a quick look at my brakes because they had suddenly started feeling spongy. Got an appointment for the following day, and after a diagnostic it was found that while the brakes themselves were OK, I needed a new master cylinder. He let me know that wasn't the kind of job he handles, and there was no charge for the diagnostic. As a woman who drives a high-mileage vehicle, I greatly appreciate the integrity of this shop. read more

First time here. I decided to bring my car in as I was hearing a strange sound when I pumped the brakes. I called ahead and Asim scheduled me for the same day. I waited only a few minutes while Asim finished up with another customer. While I waited, the customer who was waiting for his car told me he, his Dad, and grandfather have all taken their cars here for a while now. This was a good thing to hear as a first time customer. Asim explained he was going to check things out and pulled my car in. It only took him a few minutes to remove the wheels and inspect things. I appreciated that Asim walked me over to review what he saw and gave me an estimate of the work. I went off to lunch and got a text within the hour that my car was done. Great price and I felt Asim offered to only do what was needed. read more

Making an appointment online was easy. The staff took the time to show and explain in detail the quality and life of my existing brakes and rotors. They were very reasonably priced and friendly. They've earned my trust and I highly recommend them! read more

Just needed new pads and rotors for my Subaru. Ran into some rust issues while Asim was getting ready to install. He called me back to take a look at it and told me the additional parts I'd need. He didn't even charge me even though he'd already done an hours worth of work. Dealer wanted to charge me $6400. Got it all done in under $1000, including [premium] parts. As the name says "Just Brakes". That's what he specializes in and that's why he saved A LOT of time and money. I even got to add a few upgrades. read more

Awesome service and pricing. So fast! Got me in right away and did great work. Taught me a few things, too :)

I was so grateful to Just Breaks. I went in after the dealership quoted me a ridiculous price for breaks. Just breaks was fast and transparent with their pricing. They said it would be an hour, and they texted me after 40 minutes that my car was ready! He showed me my old break pads, and didn't try to upsell me at all. The service was fantastic all around, and having an appointment was good but maybe not necessary on a weekday morning. I highly recommend them! read more