On any car, problems could occasionally come from nowhere. Of course, taking your vehicle for yearly maintenance checks might give you the foresight to avoid future problems with the car, but everyday issues can still happen at any time. One of those concerns could be squeaky brakes, and there could be ways to prevent the noises from happening, depending on if your brakes are older or new. Brake squeaking could happen due to your driving conditions and even driving habits. Here we’ll provide a breakdown of some frequent causes as to why your brakes are squeaking, how long brake pads might last, and when to replace them.
This may shock you, but one cause of brake screeching is that they are just too new. Your car’s brakes might need a few more trips to the store to break in and get accustomed to your car. In this case, weather conditions may lead to moisture on your brake pads, and it could take a while to dry that moisture. Also, how you drive may create some brake screeching. Late braking or “riding” your brakes could lead to brake noise, especially if they’re brand-new. If that’s the case, attempt to brake earlier to help avoid making more friction.
Worn-down brakes are typically the reason you may hear that squeaking noise as well. Over time, components on every car will begin to wear down due to moisture, driving habits, rust, and if it is garaged or not. The easy fix is to just get them replaced with brand-new ones. However, a change in the way you drive on the road may reduce the screeching prior to driving them to the dealership.
The life of brake pads can run for a long time, depending on how drivers treat the brake pads. Understanding your driving habits is even more important, as it can help you know when to change the brakes. Brake pads generally last around 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but driving habits have such a crucial role. Riding your brakes and hard braking puts a lot of heat and pressure on your brake pads and could lead to shrinking their lifespan. If screeching begins to occur, you should get them changed and try adjusting the way you drive to increase the brake pad’s lifespan.
If you think your brake pads need to be changed, don’t wait another minute to contact us at Gene Messer Chevrolet 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.
