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On any vehicle, issues can sometimes arise from nowhere. Of course, frequent maintenance checks can give you the foresight to avoid eventual problems, but daily issues could still occur. One of those concerns might be squeaky brakes, and there are ways to avoid this, depending on if your brakes are new or old. Brake squeaking could happen because of driving habits and even driving conditions. Below we’ll provide a breakdown of the more frequent reasons for why your brakes are making so much noise, how long brake pads might last, and when you should replace them.
This may surprise you, but one of the reasons for brake screeching is that they are just too new. Your brake pads might require a few more trips to the store to break in and get accustomed to your vehicle. In this case, weather conditions may lead to built-up moisture on your brakes, and it may require some time to get rid of that moisture. Also, the way you drive could create brake screeching. Heavy braking or “riding” your brakes may cause brake noise, especially if they are new. If this is the case, attempt to brake earlier to help avoid making more heat.
Older brakes are typically why you may hear that squeaking also. Throughout the years, parts on any vehicle will start to break down because of driving habits, moisture, rust, and if it is garaged or not. The simple solution is to get them replaced with brand-new ones. However, a change in the way you drive on the road may help extend the life of the brake pads.
The lifespan of brakes can last years, depending on how drivers treat the brakes. Understanding your driving habits is perhaps the most important, as it can help you know when to replace the brake pads. Brake pads generally last around 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but bad driving habits can cause that to shrink. Riding the brakes (when a foot is always on the brakes) and hard braking places a lot of friction and pressure on the brake pads and could lead to diminishing their lifespan. If squeaking begins to happen, you should consider getting them looked at and think about adjusting the way you drive down the line to extend the pad’s lifespan.
Contact us at Sterling McCall Honda 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, truck, SUV, or minivan needs. We will happily service your vehicle no matter its make or model. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
