Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Do You Need New Brakes?



With winter right around the corner, it is more important than ever to make sure your car is in good shape before the worst of the weather hits. And some of the most vital parts of your car are the brakes. Sometimes, it is obvious when you need to get new ones and other times, it is not as obvious. So how can you tell if you need to visit our auto service near the Twin Cities to get new brakes installed? Here are a few suggestions on what to look for.

When you push on your brakes, do you feel a pulsating movement? This usually results from brake pads that are either warped or worn out. This is usually caused by extreme heat. Our auto service can take a look to see what the problem is, and we can put in new brake pads if your car needs them.

When you push on your brakes, do you feel a grinding sensation? If so, that could mean you need totally new brake pads. That grinding noise is sometimes caused by pads that are so worn out the rotors are grinding. And rotors are usually a far more expensive problem for our auto service to fix than brake pads. 

When you are driving, does your car tend to pull to one side? Sometimes, this is a result of a problem with your wheel alignment. But other times, this is a result of bad brakes. Our auto service can take a look to see what is causing this problem. No matter what is causing it, we can fix the problem so your car drives as it should. If the brakes are causing it, this is usually because your brake pads are wearing unevenly.

Also, when you apply your brakes, if you hear a high pitched squeal when you hit them, that is another good indication you need to make an appointment with our auto service.

While this is not an extensive list of the signs you need new brakes, these are some of the most common ones we see at our auto service shop. Even if you don’t see the problem you are experiencing on this list, bring your vehicle to us anyway so we can take a look. We work on all makes and models.

For more information on our auto service near the twin Cities, call Auto Electric at 763-537-1221, or you can contact us to Schedule an Appointment.

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