On any car, issues could occasionally come out of thin air. Of course, taking your car in for frequent maintenance checks might give you the foresight to avoid future issues with the vehicle, but daily issues could still happen. One of the many issues could be squeaky brakes, and there could be some ways to avoid this, depending on if they are old or new. Brake squeaking could occur due to your driving conditions or driving habits. Here we’ll provide a deeper breakdown of the more common reasons why your brakes screech, how many miles brake pads could last, and when to change them.
This might surprise you, but one of the reasons for brake screeching is that they are simply just too new. Your brakes may need some more time to get accustomed to your vehicle. In this case, weather conditions may lead to moisture on your brakes, and it could take a bit of time to dry that moisture. Additionally, your driving could create brake squeaking. “Riding” your brakes or heavy braking could cause brake noise, even if they are brand-new. If that’s the case, try to brake earlier to help avoid making more friction.
Old brakes are typically why you might experience that squeaking noise also. Over time, components on every car will likely begin to wear down due to driving habits, moisture, rust, and if it is garaged or not. The easy fix is to get them replaced with new ones. However, a change in the way you drive could reduce the squeaking before driving the car to the shop.
The lifespan of brakes can run for years, depending on how drivers treat the brakes. Understanding your driving habits is essential, as it can help drivers know when to change the brakes. Brake pads typically last around 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but aggressive driving habits can cause that to shrink. Riding the brakes (when a foot is always on the brake pedal) and hard braking puts heat and pressure on the brakes and can lead to shrinking their life. If squeaking begins to happen, you should consider getting them looked at and think about adjusting how you drive to extend the brake pad’s lifespan.
Contact us at Sterling McCall Acura 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 car or SUV needs. We will happily service your vehicle no matter it’s make or model. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
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