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Brake repair shops Brake repair shops · Bristol Guide # 10 Bristol 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 November 5, 2026 16 businesses considered Ask around Bristol 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 16 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. [Read our full methodology](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-choose/) · [How we make money](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-make-money/) · [Spotted an error?](https://readthelocallist.com/corrections/) The list ## 10 brake repair shops, and what each does best Editor’s Pick ### [Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c0733dde69b10db4/) Southington · Based here Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers holds a 4.7 average from 268 public reviews. - Operating status checked [Website](https://locations.monro.com/ct/southington/445-queen-street)[+1 860-628-9488](tel:+18606289488) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c0733dde69b10db4/) ### [The Quiet Zone of Thomaston](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-2f727e025ca02ff5/) Thomaston · Based here The Quiet Zone of Thomaston holds a 4.6 average from 68 public reviews. - Operating status checked [Website](https://quietzonect.com/location-thomaston/)[+1 860-283-3005](tel:+18602833005) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-2f727e025ca02ff5/) ### [The Quiet Zone of Torrington](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-311ab14426ce7cae/) Torrington · Based here The Quiet Zone of Torrington holds a 4.5 average from 96 public reviews. - Operating status checked [Website](https://quietzonect.com/location-torrington/)[+1 860-618-7007](tel:+18606187007) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-311ab14426ce7cae/) Also on the list #### [Leether Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-cf6309d1d33e8eef/) 5.0 · 35 reviews Bristol - Operating status checked [+1 860-589-7859](tel:+18605897859) Request a quote #### [Mad Hatter Mufflers & Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-cecafbfff83148c4/) 4.5 · 118 reviews Southington - Operating status checked [Website](https://www.madhatterautorepairs.com)[+1 860-628-8888](tel:+18606288888) Request a quote #### [Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-39315c3b39d20453/) 4.4 · 148 reviews Reader Favorite Bristol - Operating status checked [Website](https://locations.monro.com/ct/bristol/656-farmington-avenue.html)[+1 860-582-3197](tel:+18605823197) Request a quote #### [Meineke Car Care Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-18d67e9130f2ffe0/) 4.4 · 138 reviews Bristol - Operating status checked [Website](https://www.meineke.com/locations/ct/bristol-346/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bp_website)[+1 860-261-2888](tel:+18602612888) Request a quote #### [Midas](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-32bb63a7bbb710bf/) 4.5 · 66 reviews Southington - Operating status checked [Website](http://www.midas.com/)[+1 860-384-6637](tel:+18603846637) Request a quote #### [Quick Auto Sales & Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-4c185374c256ecc9/) 4.4 · 104 reviews Bristol - Operating status checked [Website](https://www.quickautoshop.com/)[+1 860-582-2600](tel:+18605822600) Request a quote #### [Economy Transmission](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-194434c4f8bd5035/) 4.6 · 38 reviews Bristol - Operating status checked [Website](http://economytransmissionllc.com/)[+1 860-589-1255](tel:+18605891255) Request a quote Also considered ## More brake repair shops in Bristol The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms. - [RB Transmissions LLC](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-deabb81e136f0f67/) · Bristol · 4.5 from 48 reviews - **Castle Motors** · Bristol · 4.8 from 18 reviews - **Ron's Automotive** · Collinsville · 4.8 from 18 reviews - **Midas** · Bristol · 4.2 from 86 reviews - **Firestone Complete Auto Care** · Bristol · 4.1 from 158 reviews - **Midas** · Torrington · 4.0 from 87 reviews Side by side ## The 10 at a glance Brake repair shops, Bristol, November 5, 2026 | Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers | Editor’s Pick | 4.7 | 268 | – | – | | The Quiet Zone of Thomaston | – | 4.6 | 68 | – | – | | The Quiet Zone of Torrington | – | 4.5 | 96 | – | – | | Leether Automotive | – | 5.0 | 35 | – | – | | Mad Hatter Mufflers & Auto Repair | – | 4.5 | 118 | – | – | | Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers | Reader Favorite | 4.4 | 148 | – | – | | Meineke Car Care Center | – | 4.4 | 138 | – | – | | Midas | – | 4.5 | 66 | – | – | | Quick Auto Sales & Repair | – | 4.4 | 104 | – | – | | Economy Transmission | – | 4.6 | 38 | – | – | On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column. Hiring guide ## 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 [Bristol cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-bristol/) 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. Get quotes ## Ask these companies for a price Tick the companies you want to hear from. Only the companies you tick receive your details. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We pass your details only to the companies ticked above. We may earn a referral fee when a company receives a request. [How we make money](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-make-money/). Your questions ## Frequently asked questions ### How did the editors choose these brake repair shops in Bristol? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 16 brake repair shops for Bristol. ### Which of these brake repair shops in Bristol has the best reviews? Leether Automotive has a 5.0 rating from 35 public reviews, the highest on this page. ### Which of these brake repair shops has the most reviews? Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers, with 268 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 Bristol? 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. Keep reading ## More from The Local List - Guide [Brake repair shops: what it costs in Bristol](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-bristol/) More Bristol guides - [Auto repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/bristol/best-auto-repair-shops/) - [Transmission repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/bristol/best-transmission-repair-shops/) - [Tire shops](https://readthelocallist.com/bristol/best-tire-shops/) Brake repair shops in other editions - [Jacksonville](https://readthelocallist.com/jacksonville/best-brake-repair-shops/) - [Miami](https://readthelocallist.com/miami/best-brake-repair-shops/) - [Tampa](https://readthelocallist.com/tampa/best-brake-repair-shops/) - [Orlando](https://readthelocallist.com/orlando/best-brake-repair-shops/) - [Port St. Lucie](https://readthelocallist.com/port-st-lucie/best-brake-repair-shops/) - [St. Petersburg](https://readthelocallist.com/st-petersburg/best-brake-repair-shops/) - [Cape Coral](https://readthelocallist.com/cape-coral/best-brake-repair-shops/) - [Hialeah](https://readthelocallist.com/hialeah/best-brake-repair-shops/) ## Local facts Public records behind this guide. - 2,361 People per square mile Source: [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 - 26.4 sq mi Land area Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 - 62,341 Bristol residents Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 - +2.4% Population change since 2020 (from 60,867 (April 2020 base)) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 In this guide 1. Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers*Editor’s Pick* 2. The Quiet Zone of Thomaston*Thomaston* 3. The Quiet Zone of Torrington*Torrington* 4. Leether Automotive*Bristol* 5. Mad Hatter Mufflers & Auto Repair*Southington* 6. Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers*Reader Favorite* 7. Meineke Car Care Center*Bristol* 8. Midas*Southington* 9. Quick Auto Sales & Repair*Bristol* 10. Economy Transmission*Bristol* **Own a business in Bristol?** Claim your free profile to keep your hours and contact details right. 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