On any car, issues can occasionally come from nowhere. Of course, frequent maintenance checks might give you the foresight to prevent eventual problems, but everyday issues could still occur. One of those concerns may be screeching brakes, and there could be ways to avoid this, depending on if they are new or old. Brake squeaking could occur due to driving conditions and driving habits. Here we’ll provide a breakdown of some frequent reasons for why your brakes squeak, how many miles brake pads might last, and when to change them.
This might shock you, but one of the many causes of brake screeching is that your brakes are simply just too new. Your brakes might require some more miles to get acclimated to your vehicle. Sometimes weather conditions may lead to built-up moisture covering your brake pads, and it could require a bit of time to remove that moisture. Also, your driving could create brake screeching. “Riding” your brakes or late braking may cause brake squeaking, especially if they are new. If that’s the case, attempt to brake earlier to help avoid making more heat.
Old brakes could be the reason you might hear that squeaking noise as well. Over time, components on any vehicle will likely start to break down due to driving habits, moisture, if it is garaged, and rust. The easy fix is to just get them changed with new parts. However, a change in the way you drive on the road could lower the squeaking before driving the car to the dealership.
The lifespan of brakes could last thousands of miles, based on the way you drive. Understanding your driving habits is even more essential, as it can help drivers know when to change the brakes. Brake pads generally last around 25,000-65,000 miles, but aggressive driving habits can cause that number to shrink. Riding your brakes and hard braking places a lot of friction and pressure on your brake pads and may lead to diminishing their life. If screeching begins to occur, you might get them replaced and try changing how you drive to increase the pad’s lifespan.
Contact us at Gene Messer Ford Amarillo 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, truck, SUV, or van needs. We will happily service your vehicle no matter its make or model. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
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