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Brake repair shops · Tampa Guide

# 10 Tampa Brake repair shops Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding brake repair shops in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated October 31, 2026 100 businesses considered

Ask around Tampa for brake repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 100 we compared. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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## 10 brake repair shops, and what each does best

### [Mad Hatter Muffler and Brake](https://readthelocallist.com/business/mad-hatter-muffler-and-brake-tampa/)

Tampa · Based here

Mad Hatter Muffler and Brake holds a 4.9 average from 1225 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://madhatterexhaust.com/)[+1 813-933-4179](tel:+18139334179) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/mad-hatter-muffler-and-brake-tampa/)

### [Clarke Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/clarke-automotive-tampa/)

Brandon · Regularly serves this area

Clarke Automotive holds a 4.8 average from 1120 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.clarkeauto.net/)[+1 813-685-2939](tel:+18136852939) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/clarke-automotive-tampa/)

### [Hancock Tire & Auto](https://readthelocallist.com/business/hancock-tire-auto-tampa/)

Riverview · Regularly serves this area

Hancock Tire & Auto holds a 4.7 average from 1193 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://hancocktireriverview.com/)[+1 813-684-1116](tel:+18136841116) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/hancock-tire-auto-tampa/)

Also on the list

#### [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/express-oil-change-tire-engineers-tampa/)

 4.9 · 4242 reviews

Editor’s Pick Tampa

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/tampa/fl/0802/?storenum=0802)[+1 656-221-0680](tel:+16562210680) Request a quote

#### [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-30786cd18083a3a4/)

 4.9 · 1530 reviews

Tampa

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/tampa/fl/0801/%3Futm_source%3Dyext%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3Dgmb%26storenum%3D0801)[+1 656-756-5293](tel:+16567565293) Request a quote

#### [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-8ba302663aacb8af/)

 4.9 · 1703 reviews

Seffner

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/seffner/fl/0810/%3Futm_source%3Dyext%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3Dgmb%26storenum%3D0810)[+1 656-220-7116](tel:+16562207116) Request a quote

#### [Lexus of Tampa Bay](https://readthelocallist.com/business/lexus-of-tampa-bay-tampa/)

 4.7 · 9699 reviews

Reader Favorite Tampa

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.lexusoftampabay.com/)[+1 813-365-7152](tel:+18133657152) Request a quote

#### [Mavis Tires & Brakes](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-33a9a1e515cc0b73/)

 4.7 · 2083 reviews

Tampa

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.mavis.com/locations/tampa-town-and-country-fl%3Futm_source%3Dyext%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3Dgmb%26stnum%3D805)[+1 813-445-6439](tel:+18134456439) Request a quote

#### [Honest-1 Auto Care](https://readthelocallist.com/business/honest-1-auto-care-tampa/)

 4.7 · 869 reviews

Tampa

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.honest1.com/carrollwood/)[+1 813-252-4714](tel:+18132524714) Request a quote

#### [Bay Brothers Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5d35962cccc1d34b/)

 4.9 · 216 (2021) reviews

Tampa

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://Www.baybrothersauto.com/)[+1 813-491-7439](tel:+18134917439) Request a quote

Also considered

## More brake repair shops in Tampa

The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.

- **RI Automotive** · Tampa · 4.9 from 198 (2021) reviews
- **Mavis Tires & Brakes** · Tampa · 4.6 from 2111 reviews
- **Tire World** · Tampa · 4.7 from 540 reviews
- **Tire Choice Auto Service Centers** · Tampa · 4.6 from 1011 reviews
- **Tire Choice Auto Service Centers** · Tampa · 4.6 from 851 reviews
- **Brazzeal Automotive** · Tampa · 4.8 from 234 (2021) reviews
- **WorldWide Auto Systems Corp.** · Tampa · 4.7 from 402 reviews
- **Pro Auto Care, Inc** · Tampa · 4.8 from 188 (2021) reviews
- **Fix To Go Auto Care Center** · Tampa · 4.7 from 288 (2021) reviews
- **Tambay Tire Plaza Inc** · Tampa · 4.9 from 112 (2021) reviews
- **Bennett's Auto Repair** · Seffner · 4.9 from 104 (2021) reviews
- **Olin Mott Tire Stores** · Tampa · 4.8 from 158 (2021) reviews
- **Tire Choice Auto Service Centers** · Tampa · 4.5 from 910 reviews
- **Meineke Car Care Center** · Tampa · 4.5 from 863 reviews
- **Big Tires & More** · Lutz · 4.7 from 237 (2021) reviews
- [Transmatics Transmissions and Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-860dbba02b069ee6/) · Tampa · 4.8 from 133 (2021) reviews
- **Toy House Inc** · Tampa · 4.8 from 118 (2021) reviews
- **A & D Automotive Center** · Tampa · 4.7 from 178 (2021) reviews
- **Congers Automotive Repair** · Brandon · 4.9 from 73 (2021) reviews
- **Tire Choice Auto Service Centers** · Riverview · 4.5 from 520 reviews
- **Tire Kingdom** · Tampa · 4.4 from 1215 reviews
- **Running Great Auto** · Tampa · 4.6 from 256 (2021) reviews
- [Honest1 Auto Care South Tampa](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-8e85a3d938e912bd/) · Tampa · 4.6 from 246 (2021) reviews
- [Bennetts Auto Care](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-6554f7355004564c/) · Brandon · 5.0 from 48 (2021) reviews
- **Cruz Motorsports** · Tampa · 4.8 from 86 (2021) reviews
- **Advance Performance Tires and Wheels** · Tampa · 4.7 from 118 (2021) reviews
- **DAS Autowerks** · Tampa · 4.9 from 54 (2021) reviews
- **Auto Air Brake & Muffler Specialist** · Tampa · 4.8 from 68 (2021) reviews
- [Auto Rx of Tampa](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-639781c750346da1/) · Tampa · 4.8 from 68 (2021) reviews
- **Motor Coach Of Brandon** · Brandon · 5.0 from 38 (2021) reviews
- **Bill Currie Ford** · Tampa · 4.3 from 5250 reviews
- **Greg Bailey Automotive** · Tampa · 4.8 from 64 (2021) reviews
- **Franklin Car Care** · Tampa · 4.7 from 87 (2021) reviews
- **E and C Brake and Alignment Services** · Tampa · 4.9 from 65 (2021) reviews
- **Leasure Automotive** · Brandon · 4.6 from 128 (2021) reviews
- **Rennen Imports** · Tampa · 4.5 from 188 (2021) reviews
- **Thonotosassa Auto Repair** · Thonotosassa · 4.6 from 108 (2021) reviews
- **Can Am Auto Repair** · Tampa · 4.8 from 48 (2021) reviews
- **Southern Tire Company** · Tampa · 4.6 from 104 (2021) reviews
- **Infinity Automotive** · Brandon · 4.5 from 168 (2021) reviews
- **Insty Tune & Lube** · Tampa · 4.6 from 98 (2021) reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Tampa · 4.7 from 58 (2021) reviews
- **Keystone Plaza Firestone** · Odessa · 4.6 from 78 (2021) reviews
- **Olin Mott Tire Stores** · Temple Terrace · 4.5 from 124 (2021) reviews
- **Quick Lane** · Tampa · 4.6 from 78 (2021) reviews
- **Tires Plus** · Tampa · 4.2 from 865 reviews
- **Quality Value Automotive Repair** · Tampa · 4.3 from 400 reviews
- **Tire Choice Auto Service Centers** · Temple Terrace · 4.4 from 208 (2021) reviews
- **Jiffy Lube Oil Change** · Tampa · 4.2 from 646 reviews
- **Auto Pro** · Tampa · 4.4 from 135 (2021) reviews
- **Jiffy Lube Oil Change** · Tampa · 4.1 from 1603 reviews
- **Erwin Automotive** · Seffner · 4.8 from 38 (2021) reviews
- **Midas** · Tampa · 4.3 from 204 (2021) reviews
- **Firestone Complete Auto Care** · Riverview · 4.1 from 774 reviews
- **Jiffy Lube Oil Change** · Tampa · 4.1 from 771 reviews
- **T and A Truck Specialist** · Tampa · 4.8 from 24 (2021) reviews
- **Olin Mott Tire Stores** · Tampa · 4.3 from 178 (2021) reviews
- **A+ Brakes & Suspension** · Brandon · 4.3 from 168 (2021) reviews
- **Twilight Auto Repair** · Tampa · 4.5 from 56 (2021) reviews
- **Super Tires & Wheels** · Tampa · 4.1 from 640 reviews
- **Midas** · Brandon · 4.3 from 147 (2021) reviews
- **NTW** · Tampa · 4.5 from 48 (2021) reviews
- **AAMCO Transmissions** · Tampa · 4.3 from 116 (2021) reviews
- **Northside Tire and 4X4** · Tampa · 4.6 from 28 (2021) reviews
- **Speedy Lube & Auto Care** · Tampa · 4.2 from 207 (2021) reviews
- **Lou's Total Car Care and Towing** · Tampa · 4.2 from 198 (2021) reviews
- **Midas** · Temple Terrace · 4.2 from 198 (2021) reviews
- **Tire Kingdom** · Tampa · 4.2 from 184 (2021) reviews
- **Affordable Auto & AC Repair of Tampa** · Tampa · 4.5 from 57 (2021) reviews
- **Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center** · Tampa · 4.2 from 148 (2021) reviews
- **Twisted Metal Offroad & Diesel** · Tampa · 4.3 from 78 (2021) reviews
- **Ice Cold Air Discount Auto Repair** · Tampa · 4.3 from 68 (2021) reviews
- **Northgate Auto Repair #1** · Tampa · 4.3 from 67 (2021) reviews
- **Ice Cold Air** · Tampa · 4.2 from 117 (2021) reviews
- **Tires Plus** · Tampa · 4.1 from 238 (2021) reviews
- **Europa Motor Works** · Tampa · 4.6 from 18 (2021) reviews
- **Tuffy Tire and Auto Service Center** · Tampa · 4.1 from 148 (2021) reviews
- **Mcgee/ttc** · Tampa · 4.4 from 25 (2021) reviews
- **Quick Lane** · Tampa · 4.5 from 18 (2021) reviews
- **Tire Kingdom** · Tampa · 4.0 from 278 (2021) reviews
- **European Autohaus** · Lutz · 4.1 from 106 (2021) reviews
- **TWA Firestone** · Temple Terrace · 4.1 from 98 (2021) reviews
- **Tires Plus** · Brandon · 4.0 from 216 (2021) reviews
- **Olin Mott Tire Stores** · Tampa · 4.1 from 88 (2021) reviews
- **Tires Plus** · Tampa · 4.0 from 178 (2021) reviews
- **AAMCO Transmissions** · Tampa · 4.0 from 168 (2021) reviews
- **Tires Plus** · Tampa · 4.0 from 157 (2021) reviews
- **Tampa Trans Autocare** · Tampa · 4.3 from 18 (2021) reviews
- **Castillos Tampa Bay Auto Repair** · Tampa · 4.4 from 25 (2021) reviews
- **Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center** · Tampa · 4.0 from 108 (2021) reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Brake repair shops, Tampa, October 31, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Hatter Muffler and Brake | – | 4.9 | 1225 | – | – |
| Clarke Automotive | – | 4.8 | 1120 | – | – |
| Hancock Tire & Auto | – | 4.7 | 1193 | – | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 4242 | – | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | – | 4.9 | 1530 | – | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | – | 4.9 | 1703 | – | – |
| Lexus of Tampa Bay | Reader Favorite | 4.7 | 9699 | – | – |
| Mavis Tires & Brakes | – | 4.7 | 2083 | – | – |
| Honest-1 Auto Care | – | 4.7 | 869 | – | – |
| Bay Brothers Automotive | – | 4.9 | 216 (2021) | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

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## Before you sign with anyone on this list

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [Tampa cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-tampa/) shows what drives the price.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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## Frequently asked questions

### How did the editors choose these brake repair shops in Tampa?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 100 brake repair shops for Tampa. Paid placements never change the order.

### Which of these brake repair shops in Tampa has the best reviews?

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has a 4.9 rating from 4242 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these brake repair shops has the most reviews?

Lexus of Tampa Bay, with 9699 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these brake repair shops licensed?

10 of the 10 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

### How many quotes should I get for brake repair shops in Tampa?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- $420,400 Median home value (Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25077?g=160XX00US1271000) · 2020–2024
- 55.7% Homes built before 1990 (101,687 of 182,425 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25034?g=160XX00US1271000) · 2020–2024
- 166,278 Households in Tampa (Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1271000) · 2020–2024
- June 1 to November 30 Atlantic hurricane season (An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.) Source: [NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/) · 1991–2020 climate period
- 1985 Median year homes were built (Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25035?g=160XX00US1271000) · 2020–2024
- 50.3% Owner-occupied homes (83,683 of 166,278 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1271000) · 2020–2024

In this guide

1. Mad Hatter Muffler and Brake*Tampa*
2. Clarke Automotive*Brandon*
3. Hancock Tire & Auto*Riverview*
4. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers*Editor’s Pick*
5. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers*Tampa*
6. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers*Seffner*
7. Lexus of Tampa Bay*Reader Favorite*
8. Mavis Tires & Brakes*Tampa*
9. Honest-1 Auto Care*Tampa*
10. Bay Brothers Automotive*Tampa*

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