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With every car, issues can occasionally come out of thin air. Of course, taking your vehicle in for yearly maintenance checks can give drivers the foresight to prevent future issues with the vehicle, but daily issues could still occur. One of the many concerns could be screeching brakes, and there are ways to prevent the noises from happening, depending on if your brakes are older or brand-new. Brake squeaking could happen because of your driving conditions or even driving habits. Here we’ll give you a deeper breakdown of some frequent causes for why your brakes screech, how many miles your brake pads could last, and when you should replace your brakes.
This may surprise you, but one of the reasons for brake screeching is that they are just too new. Your brakes might need a few more trips to work to break in and get acclimated to your car. In this case, weather conditions may lead to built-up moisture on your brakes, and it may require a bit of time to dry that moisture. Additionally, your driving may cause some brake screeching. Late braking or “riding” your brakes may cause brake squeaking, even if they’re brand-new. If this is the case, try giving your brakes a break to help reduce more heat.
Worn-down brakes could be the reason you may experience that squeaking noise as well. Over time, components on any car will likely start to break down because of driving habits, moisture, if it is garaged, and rust. The easy fix is to get those brakes changed with brand-new ones. However, a change in the way you drive may help lower the squeaking before driving the car to the dealership.
The life of brake pads can run for a long time, based on how you drive. Understanding how you drive is important, as it can help drivers understand when to change the brakes. Brake pads typically last around 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but aggressive driving can cause that number to shrink. Braking hard and riding the brakes puts a lot of friction and pressure on the brakes and may lead to shrinking their life. If screeching begins to occur, you might get them looked at and think about adjusting the way you drive in the future 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 South Pointe Honda 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.
