With every car, issues may sometimes arise out of thin air. Of course, taking your vehicle for frequent maintenance checks could give you the foresight to prevent future issues with the car, but daily issues can still happen at any time. One of the many issues may be screeching brakes, and there could be ways to prevent the noises from happening, depending on if they are old or brand-new. Brake squeaking might happen because of your driving conditions or even driving habits. Here we’ll give you a breakdown of some common reasons why your brakes are making noise, how many miles brake pads should last, and when you should change your brake pads.
This might surprise you, but one of the reasons for brake squealing is that they are just too new. Your brake pads may require some more time to break in and get acclimated to the car. In this case, weather conditions may lead to built-up moisture covering your brakes, and it can take a while to dry that moisture. Additionally, your driving habits can create some brake screeching. Heavy braking or “riding” your brakes may lead to brake squeaking, especially if they are brand-new. If that’s the case, then think about giving your brakes a rest to help avoid making more friction.
Old brakes are typically why you may hear that squeaking noise as well. Over time, components on any vehicle will likely start to break down because of moisture, driving habits, if it is garaged or not, and rust. The simple solution is to just get them replaced with brand-new parts. However, a change in how you drive could reduce the screeching before driving them to the shop.
The life of brake pads can run for quite a long time, depending on how drivers treat the brakes. Understanding how you drive is essential, as it can help drivers understand when to replace the brakes. Brake pads generally last 25,000-65,000 miles, but driving habits play a crucial role. Braking hard and riding your brakes puts a lot of friction and pressure on the brakes and could lead to diminishing their lifespan. If screeching begins to happen, you might get them replaced and try adjusting your driving habits down the line to extend the pad’s lifespan.
Contact us at South Pointe Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 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.
