Brake Pad Replacement near San Francisco, California

There are 50 RepairPal Certified locations for Brake Pad Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

50 Results for Brake Pad Replacement near San Francisco, California

Brake Pad Replacement can be completed at all of these locations, along with other repairs and services.

The Garage - San Francisco

4.7

(1724)

0.09 mi

340 10th Street

San Francisco, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Tony's Collision Center

4.3

(13)

0.29 mi

140 11th St

San Francisco, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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JR Automotive

4.9

(27)

0.44 mi

155 14th Street

San Francisco, CA

Closed

Opens 7:00 AM Mon

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San Francisco Automotive Solutions

4.5

(27)

0.75 mi

846 Harrison Street

San Francisco, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Stress-Free Auto Care - San Francisco #2

4.6

(49)

1.84 mi

1970 McAllister Street

San Francisco, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Masonic Smog and Repair | Auto repair shop in San Francisco, CA

4.9

(17)

1.87 mi

1698 Fell St

San Francisco, CA

Closed

Opens 9:00 AM Mon

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Stress-Free Auto Care - San Francisco

(27)

2.24 mi

2941 Geary Blvd

San Francisco, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Toscalito Tire & Automotive - San Francisco

4.8

(20)

2.41 mi

2342 Lombard St

San Francisco, CA

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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Faxon Garage

4.8

(334)

4.3 mi

545 Faxon Ave

San Francisco, CA

Closed

Opens 8:30 AM Mon

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Galicia Auto Repair

4.8

(32)

8.65 mi

288 28th Street

Oakland, CA

Closed

Opens 7:30 AM Mon

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Engine Works Inc.

4.6

(487)

8.69 mi

1923 Minturn St

Alameda, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Harris Bros Auto Body Works

4.9

(13)

8.76 mi

104 South Linden Avenue

South San Francisco, CA

Closed

Opens 8:00 AM Mon

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Brake Pad Replacement

How are brake pads changed?

Here is an overview of the steps:

Raise the car on a lift or jacks and jack stands.
Remove the wheels.
Remove the brake calipers. Brake pad replacement is done in pairs — both front wheels or both rear wheels at the same time, or all four.
Remove and check rotors. Resurface or replace as necessary.
Replace worn brake pads with a new set.
Replace rotors and calipers.
Replace wheels and torque bolts to specifications.

Replacing brake pads on your vehicle is a fairly straightforward procedure, and can be done at home. But because brakes are essential safety equipment, we strongly recommend having a certified repair shop perform this job.

Other brake pad considerations

Brake rotors show wear patterns after many times of grinding into the old brake pads, and must be replaced to avoid brake noise, uneven braking pressure and unpredictable braking performance. Any grease or automotive fluid, other than water, on the brake rotor will instantly contaminate the brake pad, necessitating replacement of the pads.