- We inspect both the pads and discs, and advise you on what is needed.
- While pads often wear out faster than discs, we frequently recommend changing them together to ensure the new pads bed in perfectly, but we never replace parts that don’t need changing.
- If you’re not sure it’s your brakes, book our Fault Finder service. We’ll inspect your brakes at your home, and confirm exactly what needs doing.
Brake disc and pad replacement
Get your brakes replaced at home or work
Our expert Mobile Mechanics can come to your home or work. Enter your number plate and postcode to get started.
Why book your brake replacement with The AA?
Our AA Mobile Mechanics can replace your brakes at your home or work , or we’ll find an AA Approved Garage near you
We can come to you
Monday to Saturday, morning and afternoon arrival slots, as long as you have a suitable location
Transparent, up front pricing
Upfront pricing, and flexible payment options available, including a 0% interest option*
Guaranteed parts
We use manufacturer‑level parts and guarantee all work for 12 months/12,000 miles, whichever comes first
How do I know if my brake discs or pads need replacing?
Common signs include a grinding or squealing noise, the car pulling to one side when you brake, or a warning light on your dashboard.
Unusual noises are a typical sign of wear.
How to book
Share your details
Enter your number plate and tell us what you need. Depending on your location and what you need, we’ll show you options from AA Mobile Mechanics and AA Approved Garages.
Say when and where
Select a day that works for you. If you choose an AA Mobile Mechanic, you can book a morning or afternoon arrival window.
We handle the rest
A trusted AA‑employed Mobile Mechanic or AA Approved Garage will complete the work, backed by our parts and labour guarantee**
Should you replace brake pads and discs together?
We will inspect both and advise you on exactly what is needed.
While pads often wear out faster than discs, we frequently recommend changing them together to ensure the new pads bed in perfectly.
- We will never replace parts that don’t need changing.
Can I replace the brakes on just one wheel?
No. For safety reasons, brakes must always be replaced in pairs across the axle (both front wheels or both rear wheels).
This ensures your braking force is balanced and the car stops in a straight line.
AA Approved Garages
Don't have a driveway, or prefer to visit a garage?
We only work with garages we know we can trust.
- When you book with our AA Approved Garages, we take care of everything, so you can avoid the hassle of dealing with a garage directly
- We thoroughly inspect each Garage before it can join our network to ensure it fully meets our quality, service and training standards
- All Garages are audited annually to ensure they are in tip top shape to deliver a high-quality service
We can do more than you think. Much more.
Mobile Mechanics
Expert car servicing, diagnostics & repairs, engineered around your day.
Car servicing
Interim, Full or Major servicing to keep your car running smoothly.
Fault Finder
We’ll diagnose the issue and explain what needs doing next.
Oil and filter change
Keep your car performing reliably with fresh oil and a new filter.
MOT
An annual test to ensure your car meets safety and environmental standards.
Because of the equipment required, some repairs and all MOTs do need to take place at our AA Approved Garages
Find your local Mobile Mechanic
Our AA Mobile Mechanics operate throughout the country, with appointment availability from as little as 48 hours.
AA Mobile Mechanics is only available for vehicle diagnostics, servicing and associated repairs in specific locations, and is subject to availability.
The service location must be a private driveway or private land, and the vehicle should be on a flat surface with good access all around. A service can't be done on a public road (including street parking and other public spaces). You need to obtain all necessary permissions from any occupier of the premises where the car is located before our Mobile Mechanic arrives.
Once a Mobile Mechanic is sent to your location, if the service can't be done because the vehicle isn't available or the location isn't suitable we may charge you the full cost of the appointment.
The AA Mobile Mechanics service is not included as part of AA breakdown cover membership. If you are a member in a breakdown or accident please use the AA app, or you can get help online.
*0% interest installment option details: Payment will be split into 4 equal installments, with the first 25% payable on a debit card. Using this service will mean taking out a credit agreement with Payment Assist. Payment Assist can refuse credit, but the application process is immediate online, with no footprint left on the customers credit record. If the subsequent payments aren’t made on time, Payment Assist do reserve the right to charge a late payment fee.
AA Mobile Mechanics and Approved Garaging Network services are subject to terms and conditions and this privacy policy.Key drop option: Subject to this option being available in your location, you can opt for the Mobile Mechanic to drop off your car keys at the end of the booking to a secure place if you provide us with permission to do this and confirm your chosen secure place. A secure place must be a secure, private/non-communal external lock box or internal letter box at the location of your booking. If you opt for this option, you acknowledge that we will not be responsible for any losses you suffer as a result, except to the extent we cannot exclude liability under law and/or our full terms.