Brake Repair | Book a Brake Repair in Kilmarnock| RAC

£170.22

Average price for this repair in Kilmarnock 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.

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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 Kilmarnock

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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T & K Motors

T&K Motors have been established for more than 30 years and are a helpful friendly garage, we carry out MOT’s, servicing and mechanical repairs on all makes and models of vehicles. We pride ourselves on offering main dealer quality of work, at independent prices, whilst ensuring that your warranty remains intact by using genuine or manufacturer approved parts, and are usually able to save you over 60% in price comparison. Our mechanics are fully qualified with many years of experience behind them in the motor industry, who take great pride in their work. Our services include the following; • All makes serviced to manufacturer's specification • MOT VOSA class 4 and 7 Car and Light Commercial • Air Conditioning re-charge and leak testing • Batteries/Alternators checked and replaced • Brakes pads and discs, brake fluid changes • Clutch replacement and repair • Cylinder Head repairs • Engine management light diagnostics • Exhausts repaired and replaced • Free vehicle health check • Fuel injection diagnostic/repair • Oil and filter changes • Suspension spring replacement specialists • Timing belts and water pump replacement • Tyres fitted, balanced and aligned • Van servicing and repairs • Free Vehicle diagnostic checks • Welding repairs to MOT standard • Warning lights diagnosed and reset * Car Service, Van Service, Commercial vehicle service

47-53 Green Street, Ayr, KA88BQ

Knox Brothers, Bosch Car Service

Knox Brothers is your one-stop car repair specialist in East Kilbride providing all your automotive needs from oil changes to maximum engine performance tuning. We are a family run business and have been operating from Tennant Avenue in College Milton South, East Kilbride for over 40 years. Our certified, expert technicians have the skills and tools to service your car and we guarantee to provide top quality, competitively priced car servicing and repairs. We are proud to say that we lead the way when it comes to MOT servicing and repairs in the East Kilbride, Busby, Clarkston, Newton Mearns and Thortonhall areas. We carry out repairs on cars, motor bikes and light commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes including mechanical, electrical, diagnostics, bodywork, air conditioning, tyres, exhausts, MOTs and Insurance work. We specialise in Fleet Maintenance, are members of the Good Garage Scheme and more recently became a Bosch Car Service Centre and Delphi Diesel Centre. In addition we are Expert Witnesses in road traffic incidents and other motor related disputes. We have seen quotes from other garages which are vastly overpriced and we always strive to supply as accurate an estimate as possible. We conduct a detailed assessment on your vehicle in order to determine the exact requirements which ensures that a fair estimate is provided to each and every single one of our clients. We have been providing a quality service to East Kilbride and other surrounding areas for many years. During that time we have built permanent relationships with households and businesses in East Kilbride and other surrounding areas. Many clients return time after time due to the quality and excellence in customer service that we provide. We are a family owned business and are proud to serve families in East Kilbride, Busby, Clarkston, Newton Mearns and Thortonhall areas. We want to be your first choice for routine maintenance, quality car repairs and MOTs at a reasonable cost. Besides working on cars, we are also motor bike specialists and we can service, repair and MOT your bikes for you. We also have a selection of bikes for sale in our showroom. No matter what your needs are when it comes to cars or bikes, whether its servicing or repairs, Knox brothers will be glad to assist. Our mechanics are fully trained up to Master Tech level in the latest diesel and petrol diagnostic technology. We have invested heavily in Diagnostic Equipment which permits us to communicate with onboard computers installed in modern vehicles. This equipment allows us to carry out expensive repairs at a much lower cost.

37 Tennant Avenue, College Milton South, East Kilbride, G74 5NA

GMC Car and Commercial Repairs

GMC Car and Commercial Repairs is a local independent garage based in Paisley that has over 20 years experience in providing repairs, servicing and maintenance on all makes and models of cars, vans and trucks. Our talented and skilled technicians have a wealth of knowledge and understand how important it is you receive an honest and efficient service. We are recognised for our diagnostic services and have all of the latest equipment and technology to correctly pinpoint any faults. This can ultimately save you a great deal of money. Once we have carried out a diagnostic assessment, we shall discuss any further work with you and talk through your options. All our parts are of high quality and are sourced from a highly regarded supplier and come with a standard manufaturer warranty. We want all of our customers to receive a terrific experience, our friendly team will always go the extra mile for you. A collection and delivery service is available for those that are within a 10mile radius.

Unit 1, 99 Greenhill Road, Paisley, PA31RD

RK Roadside Recovery Ltd - Paisley

We can provide you with the following services: Tyres roadside 24 hours Tyres, bus, car, van, truck Tyre Repairs 24 hours Service Work Wheel alignment centre, car, van, light truck Vehicle Recovery 24 hours Vehicle Transportation nationwide 24 hours For more information on services we provide please click on the link below or call us onmanned 24 hours

21 Greenhill Rd, Paisley, PA31RN

Khan Autos

Khan Autos MOT Station are a well established family business with over 32 years experience in the car trade. We offer car repairs in Govanhill and further afield such as: - Ibrox - Paisley - Darnley - Rutherglen - Hamilton - Motherwell At Khan Autos we have an extensive inventory of car parts and accessories. We stock high quality parts from the main manufacturers. If we don't have the part you need in stock, we will special order it and get it for you expeditiously. Our team members have been in the industry for many years and are highly qualified to assist you in finding the right part you need. We carry all the latest diagnostics equipment, so we’re able to diagnose all sorts of faults, as well carrying out the more common repair types such as: -Tyres -Brakes -Exhausts -Servicing -Bodywork -Batteries -Recovery -Aircon regas -We offer the cheapest MOT WHILE U WAIT in Glasgow £19.25 PLEASE NOTE WE CAN ARRANGE FOR A FREE PICK UP AND DROP OFF SERVICE We are based near Queens Station and we are looking forward to welcoming all the new customers on whocanfixmycar.com!

23-25 Garturk Street, Govanhill, G42 8JG