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With every car, issues may occasionally arise from nowhere. Of course, yearly maintenance checks could give you a chance to avoid future issues, but everyday issues could still happen at any time. One of those issues could be screeching brakes, and there are ways to prevent the noises from happening, depending on if they are new or old. Brake squeaking could happen because of your driving habits or driving conditions. Here we’ll give you a breakdown of some frequent reasons why your brakes are squeaking, how many miles your brake pads should last, and when to replace your vehicle’s brake pads.
This may shock you, but one of the many causes of brake screeching is that your brakes are simply too new. Your vehicle’s brake pads may require a few more trips to work to get accustomed to your car. In this case, weather conditions may lead to moisture covering your brake pads, and it may require some time to remove that moisture. Additionally, your driving habits may create brake squeaking. Late braking or “riding” your brakes (keeping your foot on the brakes) can lead to brake noise, especially if they’re new. If that’s the case, then try to brake earlier to help reduce more heat.
Worn-down brakes are typically why you might hear that squeaking also. Over time, components on any vehicle will start to break down due to moisture, driving habits, if it is garaged or not, and rust. The easy solution is to get them replaced with brand-new parts. However, a change in how you drive on the road could help extend the life of your brake pads.
The lifespan of brake pads could run for thousands of miles, based on the way drivers treat the brake pads. Understanding how you drive is important, as it can help drivers realize when to change the brake pads. Brake pads typically last around 25,000-65,000 miles, but driving habits play such an important position. Braking hard and riding your brakes puts a lot of heat and pressure on the brakes and may lead to diminishing their lifespan. If squeaking begins to happen, you should consider getting them looked at and try changing your driving habits down the line to extend the pad’s lifespan.
Contact us at Gene Messer Volkswagen 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 or SUV needs. We will happily service your vehicle no matter its make or model. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
