Free brake checks in fifteen minutes, tires mounted while you wait, and the measurements and the price texted to your phone before anyone picks up a wrench.
New pads start with about 12 millimetres of friction material. Drag the slider to wear them down and watch what changes — what you would notice from the driver’s seat, and what it would cost to fix at that point.
3.0mm
GoodPlan aheadReplace nowMetal on metal
Due now — the wear tab is squealing
Brake pad thickness
New · 12 mm1 mm · Worn out
GoodPlan aheadReplace nowMetal on metal
You’d hear & feel
12 – 7 mm
Nothing at all. Quiet stops, a firm pedal and the car pulls straight. Keep driving and enjoy it.
7 – 4 mm
Still quiet — maybe a little more dust on the front wheels. Nothing to fix yet; just budget for pads in the next few months.
4 – 2 mm
A high, thin squeal when you brake. That is the wear tab touching the rotor on purpose: your pads are asking to be replaced.
Under 2 mm
A grinding growl, a pulse through the pedal and longer stops. Steel is cutting into the rotor. Park it and call us — we can tow it in.
What it costs
$0
Free check
Nothing to fix. We note the reading, so you know exactly where you stand next time.
$189
Pads, when you’re ready
Per axle, ceramic pads fitted and bedded in. Book it a month or two out — no rush.
$189
Pads, per axle
About an hour. Rotors are measured too, and most can still be kept at this stage.
$389
Pads and rotors, per axle
About two hours. Once steel has cut into a rotor it cannot be saved — it gets replaced with the pads.
Prices are for most cars and small SUVs, per axle, before tax. Your car’s real reading takes us fifteen minutes and costs nothing.
How a visit works
Four stops, no surprises.
Book, or just roll in
Book a time online, or drop by — free checks are first come, first served, and most take under twenty minutes.
We measure and text you
Pad thickness, rotor wear and tread depth, with photos, sent to your phone — and a price for anything that needs doing.
You say yes — or not yet
Approve the work with a tap, or tell us to wait. “Not yet” is a fine answer; we will remind you when it matters.
Fixed and road-tested
Most brake and tire jobs are done the same day, test-driven by the technician who did them, and parked out front.
Why Brightside
Three promises, in writing.
Measured, never guessed
Every recommendation comes with a number — millimetres of brake pad, 32nds of tread — and a photo of the part itself.
The price is locked
The price we text you is the price you pay. If we find something else, we stop and ask before we spend a dollar more.
24 months, 24,000 miles
Parts and labor on every brake and tire job, in writing — and free brake re-checks for as long as you own the car.
Prices
The whole menu, out the door.
BrakesTiresAlignment & more
Brakes
Brake checkFreePads, rotors, fluid and lines, measured
Brake pads$189Per axle, ceramic, bedded in and road-tested
Pads and rotors$389Per axle, new rotors included
Brake fluid flush$119Tested first, flushed only if it fails
CaliperFrom $219Per caliper, fitted, bled and tested
Brake lineFrom $159Per line, coated steel, bled
Tires
Mount and balance$25Per tire, new valve stem included
Tire rotation$29All four, pressures set, torqued by hand
Flat repair$30Plug-patch from the inside
Seasonal swap$59On rims, balanced, torqued
TPMS sensor$79Fitted and programmed
Tire storage$69Washed and bagged, per season
Alignment & more
Wheel alignment$109Four-wheel, printout before and after
Alignment checkFreeOn the rack, about ten minutes
Road-force balance$89All four wheels
Shocks or strutsFrom $389Per pair, fitted
Wheel bearingFrom $249Per wheel
Tie rod endFrom $149Per side, alignment extra
For most cars and small SUVs, before tax. Trucks and performance brakes cost more — we text you the exact price before we start.
This month’s coupons
$20 off
Pads and rotors, any axle
Mention BRIGHT20 when you book. One per visit, not with other offers.
Free
Tire rotation with any brake job
Same visit: all four tires rotated and the pressures set.
$49
Alignment with four new tires
Instead of $109 — straight-tracking new tires from the very first mile.
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Reviews
Columbus drivers, in their own words.
They texted me a photo of my pads at 2 mm with the price right under it. I approved it from my desk and drove home that afternoon.
Marisol P.2017 Honda CR-V · front brakes
I was sure I needed rotors. They measured them, showed me they were fine and only charged for pads. Customer for life.
Devon W.2019 Ford Escape · brake pads
Four new tires mounted and balanced in under an hour, and the alignment printout showed exactly what they fixed.
Yes. Fifteen minutes on the lift, every pad and rotor measured, photos sent to your phone. No charge and no obligation — most people leave with nothing to fix.
How do I know my pads need replacing?
A high squeal when you brake, a longer stop, or a reading under 4 mm on our check. The Brake Wear Meter above shows what each stage sounds and feels like.
Do I always need new rotors with new pads?
No. We measure every rotor against the minimum thickness stamped on it. If it is within spec and not scored, we keep it and tell you so.
How long does a set of tires take?
About an hour for four, mounted and balanced with new valve stems. Book a time and your tires will be waiting on the rack.
Can I bring tires I bought online?
Of course. Mount and balance is $25 a tire. We check the date code and tread first, so you never end up driving on old stock.
What does the warranty cover?
Parts and labor on our brake, tire and alignment work for 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Can you look at my car today?
Most days, yes. Free checks are walk-in; for repairs, book online or call and we will tell you the earliest open bay.
Book a visit
Let’s get you stopping straight.
Tell us about the car and what it is doing. We will text back a time — and the price before anything is touched.
