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On any vehicle, issues could sometimes arise out of thin air. Of course, taking your vehicle for yearly maintenance checks might give you a chance to avoid future problems with the car, but daily issues can still occur at any time. One of the many issues may be screeching brakes, and there could be ways to avoid this, depending on if they are older or brand-new. Brake squeaking is likely the result of driving habits or driving conditions. Below we’ll provide a deeper breakdown of the more common reasons as to why your brakes are squeaking, how many miles brake pads might last, and when to change your brake pads.
This might surprise you, but one of the causes of brake squealing is that your brakes are just too new. Your car’s brake pads might require a few more trips to the store to get acclimated to the vehicle. Sometimes weather conditions could lead to built-up moisture covering your brakes, and it can require a while to remove that moisture. Also, how you drive could create brake screeching. “Riding” your brakes (keeping your foot on the brakes) or late braking may lead to brake squeaking, especially if they’re new. If this is the case, then think about giving your brakes a break to help reduce more friction.
Worn-down brakes are typically why you might hear that squeaking as well. Throughout the years, components on every vehicle will start to break down because of driving habits, moisture, if it is garaged, and rust. The easy solution is to get them replaced with new ones. However, a change in how you drive on the highway could help lower the squeaking before driving the car to the dealership.
The life of brakes could last quite a long time, depending on how you drive. Understanding how you drive is even more essential, as it can help drivers realize when to change the brakes. Brake pads generally last 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but aggressive driving can cause that to shrink. Riding the brakes (when your foot is always on the brakes) and hard braking places heat and pressure on your brakes and could lead to diminishing their lifespan. If screeching begins to occur, you might get them looked at and think about changing how you drive to increase the pad’s lifespan.
If you think your brake pads need to be changed, don’t wait another minute to contact us at Group 1 Chevrolet Northwest 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.
