With any car, issues can occasionally come from nowhere. Of course, taking your vehicle for yearly maintenance checks could give drivers a chance to prevent future issues, but everyday issues could still happen. One of those issues might be squeaky brakes, and there could be ways to prevent this from happening, depending on if your brakes are new or old. Brake squeaking could happen because of your driving conditions and driving habits. Here we’ll provide a breakdown of the more common reasons as to why your brakes are squeaking, how many miles your brake pads could last, and when you should change your vehicle’s brakes.
This may shock you, but one cause of brake screeching is that they are simply too new. Your vehicle’s brake pads may require some more miles to get accustomed to the vehicle. In this case, weather conditions can lead to moisture on your brake pads, and it can take a while to get rid of that moisture. Additionally, how you drive may cause brake screeching. “Riding” your brakes (keeping your foot on the brakes) or heavy braking could cause brake noise, especially if they are brand-new. If that’s the case, try giving your brakes a rest to help avoid making more heat.
Older brakes are typically why you might hear that squeaking noise also. Over time, parts on every car will likely begin to break down because of driving habits, moisture, rust, and if it is garaged or not. The simple solution is to just get them replaced with brand-new parts. However, a shift in how you drive on the road may extend the life of your brake pads.
The life of brakes could run for years, depending on how you drive. Understanding how you drive is important, as it can help you know when to change the brake pads. Brake pads typically last around 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but driving habits have such an important position. Braking hard and riding the brakes (when a foot is always on the brakes) puts a lot of friction and pressure on your brake pads and can lead to diminishing their lifespan. If screeching begins to happen, you might consider getting them changed and think about changing the way you drive down the line to extend the brake pad’s lifespan.
Contact us at Group 1 Acura Sugar Land if you think your brake pads need to be changed. Our team of professionals is ready to take all of the guesswork out of figuring out the specific brake service your truck or SUV needs. We will happily service your vehicle no matter its make or model. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
