Brakes aren't a job to cut corners on, and we don't. Every brake job starts with a proper inspection of pads, discs, fluid and calipers, so we know exactly what your car needs before we recommend anything.
If something can wait, we'll tell you. If it can't, we'll explain why clearly, without the jargon, so you can make an informed decision about your car's safety.
We use quality parts suited to your vehicle, and every brake job is tested before your car leaves the workshop. Brake checks are also part of every car service we carry out.
Wheel off for a full brake inspection
Brake services we offer
Brake pad replacement
Worn pads replaced with quality parts suited to your vehicle and how you drive it.
Brake disc (rotor) replacement
Warped, scored or worn discs machined or replaced so your braking stays smooth and consistent.
Brake fluid flush and replacement
Fresh brake fluid keeps your braking system responsive and protects it from corrosion over time.
Caliper inspection and servicing
Sticking or seized calipers checked and serviced so your brakes wear evenly on both sides.
Full brake safety inspections
A thorough check of pads, discs, fluid, lines and handbrake, with an honest report on what needs attention now and what can wait.
Squeaks, grinding and soft pedal diagnosis
Noticed a noise or a change in how your brakes feel? We'll find the cause and explain it clearly before any work begins.
Simple, from call to collection
1
Tell us what's happening
A noise, a vibration, or just due for a check, let us know what you've noticed.
2
Full inspection
We check pads, discs, fluid and calipers, and explain what we find in plain language.
3
Clear recommendation
You'll know exactly what needs doing now, and what can be monitored.
4
Quality workmanship
Work completed properly, tested, and your brakes checked before you leave.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my brake pads need replacing?
Common signs include squealing or grinding noises, a spongy or soft brake pedal, vibration when braking, or the car pulling to one side. If you notice any of these, get them checked as soon as possible.
How often should brake fluid be replaced?
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which can affect braking performance. We'll check its condition as part of a brake inspection and let you know if it's due.
Can you machine my discs instead of replacing them?
In some cases, yes. If a disc still has enough thickness and the surface is just worn or lightly scored, machining can be a cost effective option. We'll tell you honestly whether that's suitable for your vehicle or whether replacement is the safer call.
Why is my brake pedal spongy?
This can point to a few different causes, from air in the brake lines to worn components or fluid that needs replacing. It's worth having it looked at promptly, as it can affect stopping distance.
Do you check brakes as part of a general service?
Yes, a brake check is part of our car servicing process. If you're due for a service and haven't had your brakes looked at recently, ask us to include a full inspection.
Once again my preference for using a family owned business was validated!
The team attended to our caravan wheel bearing issues at short notice.
Repairs done professionally and the communication was outstanding!
Very reasonable pricing as well!
Thoroughly recommend.
Gary Stick
6 days ago
Have been taking my vehicle's to Declan now for a couple of year's for servicing and repairs and he operates with honesty and integrity. In a market place saturated with mechanics shop's trying to squeeze every penny out of you, this is a business that doesn't. Solid work done by a good bunch of people. Highly recommended.
Derek Hall
2 months ago
I operate a team of fleet vehicles and was told by a brand service centre that I needed up to $2000 worth of new parts and labour to replace the whole rear brake mechanism because their techs couldn’t isolate the issue. They also reported the parts needed to come from Japan and my car would keep making the noise until the parts arrived.
One visit and the team at UTB had diagnosed the problem, which was different to the service centres opinion, ordered parts, replaced the culprit and had the car back on the road within 1 business day. Highly recommend.
James Gilbert
Edited 3 months ago
A really great business. Very professional and knowledgeable. Really happy with the service on our Landcruiser. We’ll be back. Thanks Klaus and Lisa.
JanLocal Guide
8 months ago
I cannot speak more highly of this family owned and operated business. Good old fashioned honest and high quality service. Thank you to Lisa, and Declan
Lesley YatesLocal Guide
10 months ago
Honest, reliable, and trustworthy. Glad I found these guys! Thanks Declan and Lisa
Kevin ShaughnessyLocal Guide
a year ago
Wonderful , friendly service at all times. Thoroughly recommend.
Jeanette Nightingale
a year ago
Excellent service! Declan was professional and easy to deal with. The work was done promptly and efficiently, and I felt comfortable and confident with the whole process. Highly recommend!
Pascal GurrLocal Guide
a year ago
Got new front discs and rotors for my Skoda Superb. Good and quick service. Reasonable prices.
Bruce ScottLocal Guide
a year ago
Needed a stripped bolt removed they where extremely helpful and professional very happy
yahya kassar
a year ago
Great service, honest and knowledgeable.
My new service place, moving from Auto Masters. Thanks, guys, for looking after my beloved car ! :)
Gabriela SkinnerLocal Guide
a year ago
Great service at really reasonable prices. Would highly recommend
justine payneLocal Guide
a year ago
Dave and Andrew are friendly,caring and trustworthy.
They have taken really good care of my Dad and myself over the years and we appreciate it alot👍
Jay W
a year ago
Super Friendly and Professional.
Great Service and Very Helpful.
Can Highly Recommend this Business.
Kaye and Barry Whitehead
Bazza Whitehead
a year ago
This family owned company are by far the best I have worked with!! They tell you what's needed and they do the job that YOU wanted in a timely fashion keeping you informed of progress , I don't mind paying when the job is done properly with no bull , many thanks happy customer rgds Paul.
paul turner
a year ago
Great work and efficient service! My family have been sharing our 2009 commodore for years. We recently moved to Balcatta and looked into service centers close by. We chose ultimate and they were able to accommodate us within a reasonable time frame and provided a great service. They identified a couple of small issues that they recommended be looked at further and were very budget friendly with a very reasonable cost. We will definitely be booking there again!
Melissa KettLocal Guide
a year ago
If I could give 10 stars I would. Lisa and Declan not only saved us money but they’ve potentially saved our lives.
We bought a used car the day before and immediately brought it in because the brake light was on.
This is a high quality establishment so they are booked out weeks in advance, but they care so much about their customers that they were willing to take a look to see how serious the problem was.
The brake pad was gone and the metal was wearing on metal. If we waited any longer our car would’ve been hazardous to us and others.
We can’t thank them enough for their foresight, kindness, and diligence.
Cade WesselLocal Guide
a year ago
Had my car serviced two months ago and it has honestly never ran better. Customer service and the pricing was the best I’ve ever had, recommending to anyone!
Marissa
a year ago
Absolutely amazing team!
Tashelle Sullivan
a year ago
Great experience, would recommend any one looking for a service come here and spend your money. Dechlan is a great Mechanic!
Kayne Donovan
a year ago
My first time there. Professional and friendly genuine family business. Good communication, and fair price with no overservicing. Highly recommended.
Sahand Tolouei
a year ago
I had an exceptional experience with this auto service! They promptly replaced my car battery with impressive efficiency. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, making the whole process a breeze. I highly recommend this place to everyone. Plus, their prices are fair and they don’t overcharge you! Best auto service I've ever experienced, as they genuinely care about their customers and their vehicles.
tenzin choden
a year ago
This is one of my local mechanic's and every time I go there they have gone above and beyond to help get my car back on the road and understanding when I was late.They are the only one I will use.
Luke WoodgateLocal Guide
a year ago
Very easy process without being pushy. Happy with the way I was treated and with the work done on my Renault. Declan was great to deal with and looks like this is a great little family business where giving the personal touch is still alive and well.
My second visit to this family business in October 2024 and was very impressed by the honesty and workmanship by Klaus. I was a quoted a huge quote by the dealer but turned out to be false as there was no problem at all. Thanks Lisa and Klaus
J.C.Local Guide
Edited a year ago
Great service and experience getting my brake pads and rotors replaced. Very frendly and really caring about the status of my car and giving good recommendations. Highly recommended!
Oliver Valido RamosLocal Guide
2 years ago
Been taking my car their for a couple of years. Friendly, thorough, no over servicing, attention to detail, take pride in their work, good value for money. A genuine family business. Wouldn't take my car anywhere else. Highly recommended.
MarkLocal Guide
2 years ago
Klaus and his boys have been our mechanics for about 10yrs now. No faults, always good pricing, quality work, honest and just a great family business.
Highly recommended ✨️
Kerry-Anne FergusonLocal Guide
2 years ago
Very sympathetic and warm Reception, here for the alcohol interlock system, efficient, without long wait for the readings, mostly flexible with appointments as well, they have done a full service in my van and she’s driving so smooth ever since. Can definitely recommend💪🏽
Bursk BozkurtLocal Guide
2 years ago
Good quality service. Fair prices. Recommended
GolfnFishLocal Guide
2 years ago
Amazing team and friendly service. Quick and easy and not over priced. Team always meeting you with a smile and look after their customers really well.
Bernadette Mahady
2 years ago
These guys provide the cheapest alcohol interlocker in perth, also great advice and good prices for quality work 👍
Gregory GillLocal Guide
2 years ago
Wow 🤩 As a female tired of being ripped off from mechanics. Not so at this family run business. What a wealth of knowledge that they’re willing to share and apply so you get the best deal and a smooth running car. Professional, courteous and reasonably priced.
Paula Angel
3 years ago
Very happy with their work. My van was damage by a previous mechanic, I panicked cause happened in December close to the holiday time, brought it to them, they booked me in, fix it and the van is going strong. Since than, I am using them for every services for my van and car, and I have no complaints. I recommend them.
Kristian DentutoLocal Guide
3 years ago
Great experience with Ultimate Tyre and Break, my work car Dmax couldn't start, had fuel issues, Toryn did a great job. Now I will use Ultimate service for all my cars
vane bozinov
3 years ago
Fantastic family run shop with great communication and very fair prices for repairs , friendly professional service. Totally recommend !
Stephen McBride
3 years ago
👍👊
karma tsheringLocal Guide
3 years ago
An entirely run family Auto business, and my family have been coming here for years and we always get great work at a reasonable rate...
Wayne Kennedy
3 years ago
Absolute legends! Fit my car in the same day, and were able to diagnose and fix the sudden problem we had with the engine misfiring. Really top notch service, much appreciated guys!
Justin RussellLocal Guide
3 years ago
Highly recommend
amy rawston
3 years ago
Always look after us. Klaus and the family are brilliant. The people we have turned to over 10 years for all our cars new and old.
Trevor DonLocal Guide
Edited 3 years ago
These guy's know their stuff with customer service to boot!
Andrew HainesLocal Guide
3 years ago
I thought I would try another business to replace my worn front brake pads and rotors on my Mercedes. I was not disappointed with the experience but rather pleasantly surprised by some good old fashioned up-front communication from beginning to end and even going above and beyond the call of duty. I came in expecting my brakes to be repaired but also found they had reglued my roof lining, that was falling down a little on the drivers side, at no extra cost. This sort of service is unheard of in this day and age. I will definitely be bringing my car's back to Ultimate for work in the future.
Scott HarvieLocal Guide
3 years ago
This is an extremely capable family business of highly trained staff. I have used them several times now, and each time they impress me with their service, reliability, competency and kindness. I would recommend Ultimate Tyre and Brake Balcatta to anyone, as the first port of call with any automotive problem or enquiry.
Richard Whitehead
3 years ago
Great service and friendly staff went above and beyond to help would definitely book in with these guys again
Hannah BrosnanLocal Guide
4 years ago
My previous mechanic had created a problem within my car, Declan and the team have rectified this and gone above and beyond to provide quality service not only to me but the car itself. I will continue to come back and have recommended them to my family and friends.
Erika Perret
4 years ago
This is a family run business that are friendly down to earth people.Our family have all our cars serviced here. I highly recommend klaus and his team. They do a fantastic job and consult you before doing any major repairs. Hopefully they are around for many years to come, as good reliable honest mechanics are hard to come by here in Perth.
Jason Saward
4 years ago
Fantastic service thanks to
Lisa and the rest of the team
Vincent LombardoLocal Guide
4 years ago
Totally satisfied with my experience with "ultimate" . Super friendly and professional. My car is sooo much better to drive after the work they did.
And I noticed they sold windscreen wiper blades , omg .... the best wiper blades I have ever had.
Gavin Egan
4 years ago
Fast efficient service. Fairly priced. Have been looked after by the Team there for years. Most appreciated from a single women. First my Saab then the Hyundai. Never an issue.
Judith Orourke
4 years ago
Extremely happy with the service I got from this family owned business. Highly recommend you take your car here if your after a super friendly team & vibe who will professionally assess your car & give you their honest & reliable opinion.
Cheers guys I will definitely be bringing my Hilux & the Wife's car here going forward.
Joel Gower
4 years ago
AMAZING COMPANY, fit myself AND my partners cars in same day, completed in an easy and timely manner, wonderful workers and staff to deal with and a really affordable service - will 100% be going back
Teresa BLocal Guide
4 years ago
Honestly the best customer service I've ever experienced! And over the moon with the quality of workmanship on my car, highly recommend for all you're auto needs 👌
Chase
4 years ago
Great service - Klaus, Lisa, Toryn & Declan have been helping us with our cars for years - nothing is too much trouble - great service.
Ian Devenish
4 years ago
Great service every time
DOT HAYDON-WOODLocal Guide
4 years ago
Been servicing my car at Ultimate for a few years now and sending family and friends there too. Super friendly, professional and down to earth family business. Highly recommended
Lydia “Lydz Schuby” Schubert
4 years ago
Amazing little Small business
Ocea SmithLocal Guide
4 years ago
Great service from friendly and professional staff and they do a lot more than tyres and brakes. Good value.
Phillip Miners
5 years ago
Great service!
Daniel Cross
5 years ago
Their good mechanics and they don't over charge, the only downside is that there always busy and there's a waiting list of about 1 week .
Vince D AnnaLocal Guide
5 years ago
Great honest service. All the staff are friendly and easy to deal with.
Troy hogermeer
5 years ago
Very capable team friendly knowledgeable and go the extra mile definitely recommend them
Jeff RAMSEY
5 years ago
Klaus and his team are amazing, honest and reliable! The pricing is super fair and their goal is to keep your car safe and reliable to drive, not to rip you off and charge you for unnecessary stuff. Such friendly advice that is given in a kind tone instead of being condescending like other places. I will be sticking to Ultimate Tyre and Breaks for all my car services! thanks team
Natalie W
5 years ago
Extremely happy with the friendly quality, trustworthy service provided. Fixed my car starting issue and checked on the squekly front brakes. Recently moved into the area and very lucky to have discovered this place and definitely be using indefinitely and will recommend to everyone I know.
Ken Seow
5 years ago
Wouldn't have our vehicles serviced anywhere else. First class family business.
Ray Court
5 years ago
1st place I rang to get brakes , disks , bearing service , didn't ring anyone else due to price over the phone . Spoke with most of the family in one capacity or another extremely friendly very reasonable price and car dropped off at home as I was away at work. Quality of work was fantastic also.will definitely be getting all my business if and when it eventuates. Thanks Clause and family.
bhutch731
6 years ago
Klaus is a genius and a really nice guy too. Quality parts oils and advice. Do your vehicle a favor and get it serviced here
Stephen PLocal Guide
6 years ago
Always great customer service and care for my cars.
Kevin Chalklin
6 years ago
Always get looked after by Klass, Toryn & Declan.
Elizabeth AyreLocal Guide
Edited 6 years ago
Nice friendly people, lots of knowledge
Justin CoombsLocal Guide
6 years ago
The trusted mechanics for our family!
We have been with Kim (then) and Klaus and sons at Ultimate Tyre and Brake for decades. Now adding the next generation as my son is driving now. Thanks for being 100% reliable and trustworthy and always happy to do the extra to keep my cars happy and healthy.
Henry Hickling
6 years ago
Finally an honest mechanic that I can relate with!
Fabio Figus
6 years ago
Toryn and his family have been servicing my personal and work cars for the last 10 years. They are always friendly, knowledgeable, cheap and easy to deal with. No job too big or small for these guys. Always a pleasure to deal with, definitely recommend.
Joshua hampsonLocal Guide
6 years ago
Never in my life have I received such outstanding service. Not only are the staff friendly when they talk with you, they are both very informative and extremely professional. They keep you updated with any issues that may arise, they explain everything in detail and they make you feel welcome. I would not think twice about taking my car to The Ultimate Tyre & Brake again. They have such a great vibe about them. Very nice people and extremely professional. 10 out of 10 all the way.
Georgia AnneLocal Guide
7 years ago
Great honest service. Experienced staff who take pride in their work, and because it's a family business there's continuity of care. They know my car and they don't over service. Now that I've found a mechanic I can trust, I wouldn't take my car anywhere else.
D JohnsonLocal Guide
7 years ago
Excellent service, We've been bringing our vehicles here for a while now, Service is fast and efficient. Car comes back clean. Prices are more than reasonable. Highly recommend.
Julie Pigdon
7 years ago
Excellent service !!!!
Very honest, reliable and efficient. The best you can expect of a mechanic
Samuel Depinois
Celine Thulliez
7 years ago
Ultimate Tyre & Brakes have looked after my car servicing for 9 years and I am extremely happy with their friendly & caring manner they have when I have the need to contact them. I have complete faith in their Mechanics.
June RossLocal Guide
7 years ago
Fantastic service and very friendly! I took my car there for a service about 6 months and didn't have any issues, they even gave my car a good clean.
On another note, I left my car sitting in the garage for too long and the battery went dead, these guys came around to my house to jump start my car for me! It really made my day, thank you so much :)
Glen Hughey
7 years ago
Top mechanic!! Family owned business friendly! honest! reliable! 😀
Jodie Grillo
7 years ago
Been a customer for years, friendly, reasonable prices, reliable service.
Lynne Armenti
8 years ago
Excellent customer service, very honest and explain things thoroughly. Will continue to use them for all car servicing and repairs.
Kellie Penton
8 years ago
AMAZING = Price
EXCELLENT = Service
I can not recommend these guys enough. They have very reasonably priced and their customer service is outstanding. You get treated like family and they go out of their way to make sure your vehicle is safe and serviced properly and they don't rip you off. 5+ Star service all the way.
Amy WLocal Guide
8 years ago
I had a great experience with this business recently. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Best of all, my car problem was fixed in half a day at a very reasonable price. I'm going to bring all of my cars here from now on. Thank you Lisa & Klaus :)
Viet DangLocal Guide
9 years ago
The whole team from admin to the workshop go above and beyond to explain what your vehicle needs. I find it strange that reviewers like Peng don't understand that a mechanic is not a mind reader - they can't fully know what is needed until they look closely at a vehicle. The unexpected does happen. I for one customer, have total faith in the quality of service everytime with the Ultimate team. My vehicle is reliable and I have total peace of mind that Ultimate have done the work they say they do. Highly recommend this small business!
Kelly
9 years ago
Good service. Reliable.
Paul DuschkaLocal Guide
9 years ago
Always give me an honest assessment. They won't replace something if it can safely last until next service.
Alex Malihoudis
10 years ago
Ultimate has been great to us for over a decade. A skilled and friendly team, efficient and honest, highly recommended.
Grant SmithLocal Guide
10 years ago
Best by far in the whole of North Perth.
Good to find honest reliable
Erin Dew
10 years ago
These guys are fantastic! Honest and reliable - two qualities hard to find today. Very knowledgable and take pride in their work. I have been very impressed with the great work Klaus and his team have done on my car. I would not go anywhere else in Perth.
Alex OrrLocal Guide
10 years ago
Great bunch of lads. I live just across the road and they are always busy so you know they must be good. Very friendly and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.
Mario Kennefick
11 years ago
They are doing a good job. Klaus is a amazing guy. He tells you every thing about your car and what you need to change now what in the future. I trust him.