Brake Repair | Book a Brake Repair in Braintree| RAC

£171.16

Average price for this repair in Braintree in the last 30 days^

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Why choose the RAC for a brake repair?

With more than 125 years of experience, the RAC is trusted by millions of UK drivers. When you spot the early signs of brake issues such as grinding, squeaking or general wear out, RAC Mobile Mechanics can carry out your brake repair on your driveway or at your workplace; saving you time and hassle while ensuring your repairs are completed by knowledgeable, highly-trained experts.

Common brake repairs often include replacing worn brake pads, checking or topping up brake fluid, and resolving handbrake faults that affect stopping performance and safety.

Close up of an RAC Mobile Mechanic underneath a car

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At the RAC, we’ve got over 125 years’ experience in offering complete peace of mind® to our members. We’re best known for our breakdown service. And now – our new RAC Mobile Mechanics are here to help make every day motoring more convenient and easier. If you need a service or repair, they’ll come to you at your home or work.

Book a brake repair

Brakes are essential to staying safe on the road, so keeping them in top condition is crucial. In this article we’re going to run through the different parts of a brake system.

OEM quality parts

We use original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standard parts, which means every new part will be the same standard and same quality as the original part it replaced.

Mechanics you can trust

Our mobile mechanics are friendly, honest, and backed by the RAC.

Vehicle diagnostic check

£99

We’ll spend up to 30 mins checking your car’s onboard management system for faults. We’ll talk you through repairs needed and provide a full report. If any further work is needed, we’ll agree this with you before we start. Any additional work after the first 30 minutes will be priced at £20 per 15 minutes. We’ll agree this with you before proceeding.

Diagnostic check

We’ll look for any mechanical or electrical problems. If we need to, we’ll also check your car’s onboard engine management system. Depending on your car and issue, this will usually include: – Engine – Power steering – Brakes – Transmission – Exhaust system – Fuel injection system – Cooling system and air flow – Sensors

Full error report and advice on repairs

If we detect any issues, we'll talk through what needs to be repaired. We’ll give you a no-obligation quote to fix it on the spot, if we can. Or we’ll recommend a local RAC Approved Garage, and give you a full error report to take there.

Average cost of a brake repair by car make^

The cost to repair your brakes will depend on the car you drive. According to RAC data, the average cost to repair your brakes is £329. But you can check out the average price of a brake repair for your specific car make here.

Make	Average price
BMW	£267
Ford	£271
Audi	£289
Volkswagen	£281
Vauxhall	£271
Land Rover	£324
Mini	£236
Kia	£257
Nissan	£267

^Average price quoted for brake repairs by RAC Mobile Mechanics from 01/01/25 to 31/03/25.

And it’s not just brake repairs that we do in Braintree

Mobile mechanics bring the garage to you, saving you the hassle of getting your car to a garage. If you need a service or repair, they’ll come to you at your home or work.

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Try one of our nearby RAC Approved Garages

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Kestrels Motor Company

We are a small professional team that offers sales servicing and repairs. We provide one of the best services for MOT tests at our Garage in Halstead. By using highly experienced staff and equipment you can be assured your car is in good hands to be inspected. Kestrels Motor Company have fully qualified and experienced staff that can supply and fit brakes for all makes and models at competitive prices. At Kestrels Motor Company we can cure most types of diagnostics on your car. Looking to buy tyres for your car? Kestrels Motor Company can get you driving safe and legal on the road. We carry an extensive range of batteries, which are available to be fitted while you wait. Ranging from a 3-year, 4-year & 5-year warranty.

Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Unit 6 Third Avenue., Halstead, CO92SX

GB Autos

We are an idependant garage thats a member of the RMI & IMI. We aim to carry out work to main dealer levels & above with our clean & well equiped workshop. GB Autos has Diagnostic Equipment equivalent to your main dealer, we can under take any jobs from correcting your tyre pressures to full engine rebuilds. GB Autos is now RAC Approved & are a Bosch Car Service Centre so we have passed a stringent audit & are able to work under the RAC & Bosch Banner. You can be assured that we are using the very best parts on your car for servicing & repairs & all our parts carry a 1 year warranty so rest assured that you are getting the very best Independent Car workshop possible.

Unit 46, Broton Drive, Halstead, CO91HB

Great Horkesley Garage

First established in 1994, we have decades worth of experience to tackle anything you challenge us with! We are a very successful, family run business that provides MOT, servicing, fuel sales and a shop for everyday essentials. Our mechanics are fully qualified and committed to providing a high quality service at reasonable prices on all makes and models of cars and vans.

The Causeway, Great Horkesley, CO64EJ

City Electric Vehicle Engineering

High level vehicle diagnostics (electrical & mechanical) with 10 years worth of extensive Hybrid / electric vehicle experience - whether its a normal petrol, diesel vehicle or a modern day electric / hybrid vehicle we can solve most issues that other garages can't.

Unit 15 Oyster Place, Montrose Road, Chelmsford, CM26TX

Saltmarsh Automotive LTD

BMW/Mini/German car specialists, repairs offered on all makes and models. IMI & EV qualified Free collection & delivery offered to all customers in the local area, please call to check collection is offered for you however our radius if from Bradwell-On-Sea to Southend then up to Kelvedon area

Unit L The Mayflower, Mill Road, Mayland, CM36EQ