With every vehicle, issues could occasionally arise out of thin air. Of course, taking your vehicle for yearly maintenance checks could give drivers the foresight to prevent future issues, but daily issues could still occur. One of the many issues might be screeching brakes, and there are ways to prevent this from happening, depending on if your brakes are old or new. Brake squeaking is likely the result of your driving habits and driving conditions. Here we’ll provide a breakdown of some common causes for why your brakes squeak, how long your brake pads could last, and when to replace your vehicle’s brake pads.
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 the store to get acclimated to your vehicle. Sometimes weather conditions can lead to a build-up of moisture covering your brake pads, and it can require a bit of time to remove that moisture. Also, how you drive may cause brake screeching. Heavy braking or “riding” your brakes could lead to brake noise, even if they’re brand-new. If this is the case, think about giving your brakes a break to help avoid making more heat.
Old brakes could be the reason you may hear that squeaking also. Throughout the years, components on any car will likely begin to break down due to moisture, driving habits, rust, and if it is garaged or not. The easy fix is to just get them changed with brand-new parts. However, a shift in how you drive on the road may reduce the screeching before driving them to the shop.
The lifespan of brake pads could run for thousands of miles, based on how you drive. Understanding your driving habits is essential, as it can help drivers realize when to replace the brakes. Brake pads typically last 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but driving habits have such an important role. Riding the brakes (when your foot is always on the brake pedal) and hard braking puts a lot of friction and pressure on your brakes and could lead to diminishing their lifespan. If squeaking begins to occur, you might get them changed and think about changing your driving habits in the future to extend the pad’s lifespan.
If you think your brake pads need to be changed, don’t wait another minute to contact us at BMW of Houston Midtown to schedule a service appointment. Our team of experts will take all of the guesswork out of determining the brake service that your luxury car or SUV needs. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
