Brake Repair | Book a Brake Repair in Brighton| RAC

£204.61

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

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Why choose the RAC for a brake repair?

At the RAC, we've got over 125 years' experience helping UK drivers. We have the skills and knowledge to keep your vehicle running.

Plus, with RAC Mobile Mechanics, you can avoid the hassle of taking your vehicle to a garage when you need a repair. We’ll come to you, at your home or work.

Close up of an RAC Mobile Mechanic underneath a car

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We’ll come to you at home or work

RAC Mobile Mechanic in Brighton

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 our 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 Brighton

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.

A close up of an RAC mobile mechanic looking under the hood of a car

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Diplock Fuel Injection Services Ltd

5.0/5

We at Diplock Fuel Injection Services Ltd are a professional and friendly company based in Hailsham. Established since 1985, with individuals having over 50 years experience our car mechanics offer an array of car maintenance services. We specialise in diesel fuel injection and MOT testing, and can offer a comprehensive selection of repair work. We have built up a highly sought-after reputation and we come highly recommended by people in the trade. We also pride ourselves on offering very good rates on MOT tests; so please contact us for an unbeatable price!

Unit 3/4 Avocet Way, Diplocks Way, Hailsham, BN27 3JF

Oldwells Automotive Centre

5.0/5

We are a family run business, 2 generations of mechanics, priding ourselves on outstanding and exceptional customer service. Providing our customers with an honest, impartial, cost effective and mutually agreeable solution to your mechanical issues. We specialize in all types of makes and models including motorbikes, cars, vans and light commercials vehicles. We are based in Horley Surrey, utilizing local and national suppliers of parts to include main dealer. All customers are offered the choice of pattern or genuine parts.

Unit 5A Maple Business Park, Church Lane Burstow, Horley, RH69TG

LMC Auto Services Ltd

4.0/5

Our owner Lee Cripps set up LMC Auto Services in 2001 with just £150 and a Ford Escort van, and we have been serving customers in Pulborough and the wider community ever since! The business grew quickly and the garage opened in 2005. We now have a team of six dedicated, loyal and highly qualified employees who work on approximately 300 cars a month. From the outset Lee wanted to provide an honest and reliable service, ensuring that excellent customer service was given at all times – something that continues to be extremely important to all members of the team to this day. Since opening we have worked hard to build a reputation of offering value for money to the Pulborough community and the large amount of repeat custom we receive is testament to this. We are Members of: Checkatrade.com The good garage scheme Trading standards buy with confidence RMI Trust my garage RAC Approved garage

7 And 8 Station Approach, Pulborough, RH201AQ

A J Robertson LTD

3.8/5

A J Robertson LTD

1-8 Albert Mews, Hove, BN32PP

Thwaites Mot & Service Centre Ltd

3.1/5

Thwaites Mot & Service Centre Ltd is a family-run independent garage, situated in a new purpose built workshop in Portslade. Now offering state of the art technology to service, fault-find and maintain your New Mini. Thwaites Mot & Service Centre have been servicing the Motor Industry for 15 over years, just outside Brighton City Centre, we are also members of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (Independent Garage Association), subscribing to their quality control programme & abiding by their codes of practice. We service, repair & carry out M.O.T Testing on motorcycles and motor vehicles, which can be arranged either by telephone appointment or can be booked online. Courtesy cars are available for local use when available, our retail range includes tyres, batteries, exhaust systems, brakes and a full range of parts for a wide range of vehicles, with parts deliveries made to our workshops several times a day.

Unit 1 William Street Trading Estate, William Street, Portslade, BN41 1PZ