Brake Masters® was founded in June 1983 by brothers Eric and Shalom Laytin in Tucson, Arizona. Eric and Shalom were born and raised in Jerusalem. After
serving their country in the Army, the brothers immigrated to the United States by way of Los Angeles. After visiting a friend in Tucson shortly after
coming to the United States, Eric decided to move there. His brother Shalom followed shortly thereafter. Eric had always enjoyed working on cars
and fixing things, while Shalom enjoyed sales and helping customers.

From Humble Beginnings Eric and Shalom leased and opened the first Brake Masters® store at the corner of Grant and Columbus in Tucson with less than $3,500 dollars. With a philosophy towards honest service recommendations, a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, fast service and low prices, Brake Masters® was a huge success. Loyal customers would refer others and the business rapidly grew. Within two years the brothers expanded to a second location. With the success of their two stores, the brothers set their sights on future growth and expansion.

The American Dream As Eric still puts it to this day "The harder you work the luckier you get." For Eric and Shalom they will tell you that "America is the greatest country. Where else can you work hard and realize such success?" With hard work and determination, Brake Masters® has flourished and now operates nearly 100 locations throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. In 1994 Brake Masters® began franchising their business model to others.