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Service, Repairs & MOT

Brake repairs in Leicester

Book an RAC Mobile Mechanic and we’ll come to you at home or work.

  • 12-months parts guarantee
  • Honest pricing
  • Exceptional customer service

£201.03

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

Trustpilot rating for all RAC Mobile Mechanics.

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.

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Our top pick in Leicester

We’ll come to you at home or work

RAC Mobile Mechanic in Leicester

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.

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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.

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

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
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 Leicester

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

St Georges Autocentre Ltd

5.0/5

St Georges Autocentre Ltd
24 St Georges Way, Leicester, LE1 1SH

DW Autos Rugby Ltd

5.0/5

We are a small family-run garage, and can offer repairs from changing a headlamp bulb to changing an engine, and more besides, at competitive prices with a personal touch. We're proud to take care of your MOT, servicing, routine maintenance, or even that intermittent annoying noise you keep hearing - we can cover it here quickly and without any fuss. Established in 2012, we have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all makes and models of car, light commercial, petrol or diesel. Please call for advice or a quote, and join the satisfied customers who have brought their vehicles to us over many years and continue to trust us to keep them on the road.
Somers Road, Rugby, CV227DG

STL Service Centre

4.6/5

If you want your car to be looked after by highly experienced mechanics you can trust then choose the STL Service Centre—Leicester’s leading garage for more than 25 years. Our professional team of friendly mechanics are renowned for the high-quality car maintenance they deliver every time. To find out more about how we can help you, call us now onorOr contact us here. WHY CHOOSE THE STL SERVICE CENTRE? Besides providing outstanding service and expert advice at great prices, the STL Service Centre offers: Car servicing Car repairs Tyre replacement MOTs from £35 CAR MAINTENANCE YOU CAN TRUST For the past five years, the team at STL have been members of the Good Garage Scheme, which requires us to adhere to a strict code of conduct. This helps us to provide superior car maintenance services and gives our customers the peace of mind that they will always receive high quality work from our expert team.
132, Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE30JT

Atherstone Garage Service Centre Ltd

4.4/5

At Atherstone Garage Service Centre we understand that your vehicle is a necessity and demands a quality service. We are a premier independent family run garage servicing and repairing any make and model of vehicle and a MG/Rover specialist in the area. Our highly trained technicians have over 60 years of experience in total. We have been an independent garage for 12 years.
Unit 43 Fourways, Carlyon Rd Ind Est, Atherstone, CV91LG

IN'n'OUT Autocentres Leicester

4.1/5

At IN’n’OUT Autocentres we offer fixed prices MOTs and Servicing for any make and model of car with no hidden extras. We are proud to be a ‘Which? Trusted Trader’ so we are really a garage you can trust. We also have a 5 Star Trustpilot reviews rating. We provide OEM parts and 12 months warranty on all parts and servicing. We only use premium Castrol oils in all servicing. Our services are all completed ‘while-u-wait’ so you have never have the inconvenience of losing your car for the day. You can watch your car as it is being worked on through the viewing window or sit back and relax in our clean and comfortable customer lounges with FREE Wi-Fi and coffee and read the latest magazines. Check out our latest reviews and BOOK NOW!!
257 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE13HU