With any vehicle, problems could occasionally arise from nowhere. Of course, taking your vehicle in for frequent maintenance checks might give drivers the foresight to prevent eventual problems, but daily issues can still happen at any time. One of those issues might be screeching brakes, and there could be ways to prevent this from happening, depending on if they are older or new. Brake squeaking might happen because of your driving habits or driving conditions. Below we’ll provide a deeper breakdown of the more common reasons for why your brakes are making noise, how many miles your brake pads should last, and when you should replace them.
This may shock you, but one of the reasons for brake screeching is that your brakes are simply too new. Your car’s brake pads might require a few more trips to work to get acclimated to your vehicle. Sometimes weather conditions could lead to built-up moisture covering your brake pads, and it may require a bit of time to remove that moisture. Additionally, how you drive may cause brake screeching. Heavy braking or “riding” your brakes can lead to brake squeaking, especially if they’re brand-new. If this is the case, try to brake earlier to help avoid making more friction.
Worn-down brakes are typically the reason you may hear that squeaking as well. Throughout the years, parts on every car will start to wear down due to moisture, driving habits, if it is garaged or not, and rust. The simple solution is to just get those brakes replaced with brand-new ones. However, a change in the way you drive on the highway could help extend the life of the brake pads.
The lifespan of brakes could run for a long time, based on the way drivers treat the brake pads. Understanding your driving habits is essential, as it can help you understand when to replace the brake pads. Brake pads typically last around 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but driving habits play such an important role. Braking hard and riding the brakes places a lot of heat and pressure on the brake pads and could lead to shrinking their lifespan. If squeaking begins to happen, you should consider getting them replaced and try adjusting the way you drive in the future to extend the pad’s lifespan.
If you think your brake pads need to be changed, don’t wait another minute to contact us at Maxwell Ford to schedule a service appointment. Our team of experts will take all of the guesswork out of determining the brake service that your car, truck, SUV, or van needs. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
