Friday, August 7, 2015

Do You Need New Brakes?



If you suspect you need new brakes, you might be wondering what the telltale signs are. There are a few things you can look out for as you are driving your car. And if you need new brakes or brake repair near Bloomington, you can give us a call at Hagen Automotive for help!

When you push on your brakes, are you feeling a pulsing sensation or movement? If this happens to you, bring your vehicle to us for brake repair. The pulsing is usually caused by worn out brake pads or brake pads that have been warped by extremely hot temperatures. 

If you are feeling a grinding sensation and/or hearing a grinding noise when you hit your brakes, this is another good sign that you need to get your brakes looked at and repaired. The grinding noise usually indicates that the brake pads need to be replaced. And if the problem is bad enough, you might even need new rotors. This type of brake repair can be expensive sometimes, so bring your car to us for help as soon as possible after you first start noticing the grinding problem.

As you are driving your car, if you notice that it is pulling to one side, this is another good indication that brake repair is going to be in your near future. This could indicate that your brake pads are wearing unevenly, although it could also be a sign that your wheel alignment needs adjusting. No matter what the culprit is, we can help so bring your vehicle to us so we can take a look at it.

Although this list of possible signs of brake repair is by no means every single sign that your brakes might need to be checked, these are a few of the most common ones we encounter. But if you suspect something is wrong with your car or truck, bring it to us and let us know what is going on. We can take care of brake repair and just about any other type of repair or replacement work you might need done.

For more information on brake repair in Bloomington or the surrounding areas, call Hagen Automotive at 952-937-2774 or 952-937-2711, or you can contact us and Request an Appointment.