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With any car, issues can occasionally come from nowhere. Of course, yearly maintenance checks can give you a chance to avoid eventual issues, but everyday issues could still occur at any time. One of those issues may be screeching brakes, and there could be some ways to avoid this, depending on if your brakes are old or new. Brake squeaking might occur because of driving conditions or even driving habits. Here we’ll give you a deeper breakdown of some common causes why your brakes are squeaking, how many miles your brake pads should last, and when to replace them.
This might surprise you, but one cause of brake squealing is that your brakes are just too new. Your car’s brake pads may require a few more trips to the store to break in and get accustomed to your car. In this case, weather conditions can lead to moisture on your brake pads, and it could take a bit of time to dry that moisture. Also, the way you drive may cause some brake squeaking. Late braking or “riding” your brakes (keeping your foot on the brakes) can lead to brake squeaking, even if they are brand-new. If this is the case, try to brake earlier to help avoid making more friction.
Older brakes are typically the reason you might experience that squeaking also. Over time, parts on any vehicle will likely begin to wear down due to driving habits, moisture, if it is garaged or not, and rust. The simple solution is to get them changed with brand-new ones. However, a change in how you drive on the road may help lower the screeching before driving the car to the shop.
The lifespan of brake pads could last quite a long time, based on how you drive. Understanding your driving habits is important, as it can help you know when to change the brake pads. Brake pads generally last 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but bad driving can cause that number to shrink. Braking hard and riding the brakes places a lot of friction and pressure on the brake pads and may lead to diminishing their life. If screeching begins to happen, you might consider getting them changed and try changing your driving habits in the future to extend the pad’s lifespan.
Contact us at Lexus of Albuquerque 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 luxury or compact luxury SUV needs. We will happily service your vehicle no matter its make or model. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
