With any car, problems may sometimes arise from nowhere. Of course, taking your vehicle for frequent maintenance checks can give you a chance to avoid eventual issues with the car, but daily issues could still occur at any time. One of the many issues might be screeching brakes, and there are some ways to avoid this, depending on if they are old or brand-new. Brake squeaking could occur because of driving habits or driving conditions. Here we’ll give you a deeper breakdown of the more frequent reasons for why your brakes are squeaking, how many miles your brake pads should last, and when you should change them.
This might surprise you, but one of the many causes of brake screeching is that your brakes are just too new. Your car’s brake pads might require a few more trips to work to get accustomed to the vehicle. Sometimes weather conditions can lead to moisture covering your brakes, and it may require a bit of time to remove that moisture. Also, the way you drive may cause some brake squeaking. “Riding” your brakes (keeping your foot on the brakes) or late braking can lead to brake squeaking, especially if they are new. If this is the case, then try to brake earlier to help reduce more heat.
Old brakes could be the reason you might experience that squeaking as well. Over time, components on any vehicle will start to break down because of driving habits, moisture, rust, and if it is garaged or not. The easy solution is to get them changed with new parts. However, a change in the way you drive could extend the life of the brakes.
The life of brake pads could last thousands of miles, depending on the way drivers treat the brakes. Understanding how you drive is essential, as it can help you realize when to replace the brakes. Brake pads generally last 25,000-65,000 miles, but driving habits play an important role. Braking hard and riding your brakes (when your foot is always on the brakes) places a lot of heat and pressure on the brakes and may lead to diminishing their lifespan. If screeching starts to occur, you might consider getting them changed and think about changing the way 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 Cedar Park Nissan 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 minivan needs. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
