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With any vehicle, problems may sometimes come from nowhere. Of course, taking your car for frequent maintenance checks might give drivers a chance to avoid eventual issues with the car, but daily issues can still occur at any time. One of the many concerns could be screeching brakes, and there are some ways to avoid this, depending on if your brakes are old or brand-new. Brake squeaking is likely the result of your driving habits or driving conditions. Here we’ll give you a deeper breakdown of some frequent reasons for why your brakes are squeaking, how long your brake pads could last, and when you should replace your car’s brakes.
This may surprise you, but one of the reasons for brake squealing is that they are just too new. Your car’s brakes might need a few more trips to the store to get accustomed to your vehicle. In this case, weather conditions may lead to a build-up of moisture on your brake pads, and it could require some time to get rid of that moisture. Also, how you drive could cause brake squeaking. Heavy braking or “riding” your brakes (keeping your foot on the brakes) could lead to brake noise, even if they’re new. If that’s the case, then attempt to brake earlier to help avoid making more heat.
Worn-down brakes could be why you may hear that squeaking noise as well. Throughout the years, components on every vehicle will start to wear down due to moisture, driving habits, rust, and if it is garaged or not. The easy solution is to just get those brakes changed with new parts. However, a shift in the way you drive could help extend the life of the brakes.
The life of brake pads could run for years, based on how you drive. Understanding your driving habits is perhaps the most essential, as it can help you know when to change the brakes. Brake pads generally last 25,000-65,000 miles, but aggressive driving can cause that to shrink. Riding your brakes and hard braking puts friction and pressure on your brakes and may lead to shrinking their life. If screeching starts to happen, you should get them changed and try adjusting your driving habits down the line 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 Kearny Mesa Volkswagen to schedule a service appointment. Our team of experts will take all of the guesswork out of determining the brake service that your car or SUV needs. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
