With every car, issues may occasionally come from nowhere. Of course, frequent maintenance checks can give you a chance to prevent future issues, but everyday issues can still occur. One of the many issues might be squeaky brakes, and there are some ways to avoid this, depending on if your brakes are older or new. Brake squeaking is likely the result of driving conditions or even driving habits. Below we’ll provide a breakdown of some frequent causes why your brakes are squeaking, how long your brake pads could last, and when you should change them.
This may surprise you, but one cause of brake screeching is that they are simply too new. Your car’s brakes may require a few more trips to work to get accustomed to the vehicle. In this case, weather conditions could lead to moisture on your brake pads, and it may require a while to dry that moisture. Also, the way you drive can create some brake squeaking. “Riding” your brakes (keeping your foot on the brakes) or late braking can lead to brake squeaking, especially if they’re new. If that’s the case, then think about giving your brakes a break to help reduce more heat.
Older brakes could be the reason you may experience that squeaking also. Over time, components on every vehicle will likely begin to break down because of driving habits, moisture, rust, and if it is garaged or not. The easy fix is to get them replaced with new ones. However, a shift in the way you drive could help lower the screeching before taking the car to the dealership.
The lifespan of brake pads can last a long time, depending on how you drive. Understanding how you drive is perhaps the most essential, as it can help drivers understand when to replace the brakes. Brake pads generally last 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but driving habits play such an important role. Riding your brakes (when your foot is always on the brakes) and hard braking puts a lot of friction and pressure on the brake pads and can lead to shrinking their life. If screeching starts to happen, you should consider getting them looked at and try changing your driving habits down the line to increase the brake pad’s lifespan.
If you think your brake pads need to be changed, don’t wait another minute to contact us at Shamaley GMC to schedule a service appointment. Our team of experts will take all of the guesswork out of determining the brake service that your truck or SUV needs. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
