Brake Repair in Pocatello, ID

Master AutoTech Pocatello handles brake repair for drivers across Pocatello, Chubbuck and Inkom, from a quick pad swap to a full rotor, caliper and brake line job. We inspect first, explain what we find before any work starts, and back the repair with our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty*.

Old Town Pocatello is stop-and-go at rush hour, and trips down the Portneuf Range put extra heat into your brakes. Our shop is on North 4th Avenue in Old Town Pocatello, so a brake inspection is an easy stop on the way home.

Brakes rarely fail without warning. Here’s what the most common signs usually mean:

• Squealing or squeakingThe pad wear indicator is touching the rotor, so your pads are getting thin.
• Grinding or scrapingOften metal-on-metal from pads worn through, which damages rotors quickly.
• Soft or sinking pedalAir or moisture in the fluid, or a leak in the lines or master cylinder.
• Pulsing pedal or shaky wheelUsually warped or unevenly worn rotors.
• Pulling to one sideA sticking caliper, uneven pad wear or contaminated brake linings.
• Brake or ABS lightLow fluid, worn pads or an ABS fault. Don’t ignore it.

We work on both disc and drum brakes, whether your vehicle has discs all around or drums in the rear.

We post our current specials on the coupons and specials page. Bring the offer on your phone and show your technician at checkout.

Brake repair cost depends on what your vehicle needs, not a flat menu price. The biggest factors are whether you need pads only or pads and rotors, whether it’s the front axle, rear axle or both, your vehicle’s make and the parts grade you choose, and whether calipers, hoses or fluid need attention too. Trucks, SUVs and performance vehicles use larger components that cost more. We inspect first and give you an estimate before any work starts, so there are no surprises.

We keep our prices competitive and upfront: you get an estimate and approve it before any work starts.

Need to spread out the cost? Master AutoTech offers several financing options, including the Goodyear Credit Card (6-month special financing on purchases of $250 or more), the Synchrony Car Care credit card, the 1stMILE Mastercard, Snap Finance, Acima, Surepay and RC Willey financing. Ask the Pocatello team which options apply to your brake repair.

Our Pocatello techs service brakes on nearly every car, truck and SUV on Idaho roads, including:

• Toyota
• Honda
• Ford
• Chevrolet
• GMC
• Ram
• Jeep
• Subaru
• Nissan
• Hyundai
• Kia
• Dodge

Have your brakes inspected every 10,000 to 15,000 miles or at least once a year, and more often if you tow or drive the Portneuf Range. Most brake pads last 30,000 to 70,000 miles, but stop-and-go traffic through Old Town Pocatello wears them faster. Idaho’s road salt also corrodes rotors, calipers and brake lines through the winter.

Between visits, a quick check can catch problems early:

1. Look. Through the wheel spokes, pad material should be thicker than about 1/4 inch. Deep grooves on the rotor mean it’s time for service.
2. Listen. Drive with the radio off. Squealing, grinding or clicking under braking needs a closer look.
3. Feel. The pedal should be firm and stop well above the floor. Pulsing, pulling or a sinking pedal means book an inspection.

Knowing the parts makes your estimate easier to understand:

• Hydraulic systemYour brakes use leverage, hydraulic pressure and friction to stop the car every time you press the pedal.
• Brake fluidThe pedal pushes fluid through the lines to the calipers, which press the pads against the rotors.
• Pads & rotorsThe friction pair that actually stops each wheel. Older vehicles use shoes and drums in the rear.
• Master cylinderTurns pedal pressure into hydraulic pressure. It’s built to last, but leaks or internal wear mean replacement.

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We’re a family-owned shop that treats every vehicle like it belongs to a neighbor. Master AutoTech started as Master Muffler in 1963 and grew into Utah’s largest auto repair franchise, and our Master Muffler mascot still stands over this Old Town shop. Every technician here earns ASE certification within 90 days of joining the team. Meet our team.

You’ll find us on North 4th Avenue in Old Town Pocatello, a few blocks from Caldwell Park and the Old Town restaurants. Look for our red Master AutoTech tower and the Master Muffler mascot on the corner and pull into our lot.

Wait in our waiting room with free Wi-Fi, or step out while we work: Oliver’s, Buddy’s Italian and the Old Town coffee shops are a short walk away. We take care of drivers from Pocatello, Chubbuck, Inkom, McCammon and Idaho State University every day.

Drivers come to Master AutoTech Pocatello for brake repair from across Pocatello, Chubbuck and Inkom.

• Pocatello
• Chubbuck
• Inkom
• McCammon
• Idaho State University
• Fort Hall