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On any vehicle, issues could sometimes come out of thin air. Of course, taking your vehicle for yearly maintenance checks might give drivers a chance to avoid eventual issues with the car, but daily issues could still happen at any time. One of the many concerns might be squeaky brakes, and there could be ways to avoid this, depending on if your brakes are old or brand-new. Brake squeaking is likely the result of your driving conditions or driving habits. Here we’ll give you a breakdown of some frequent causes as to why your brakes are squeaking, how long your brake pads might last, and when to replace your brakes.
This might surprise you, but one of the reasons for brake squealing is that they are just too new. Your car’s brake pads might need some more time to break in and get accustomed to the car. In this case, weather conditions may lead to built-up moisture on your brake pads, and it can take a while to remove that moisture. Additionally, your driving habits may cause brake squeaking. Late braking or “riding” your brakes (keeping your foot on the brakes) may lead to brake noise, especially if they are new. If that’s the case, think about giving your brakes a rest to help reduce more heat.
Worn-down brakes could be the reason you may hear that squeaking noise also. Throughout the years, components on any car will likely start to break down due to driving habits, moisture, if it is garaged, and rust. The easy solution is to get them changed with new ones. However, a shift in the way you drive may help reduce the squeaking prior to taking the car to the dealership.
The life of brakes could last thousands of miles, depending on the way you drive. Understanding how you drive is important, as it can help drivers realize when to change the brakes. Brake pads generally last around 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but driving habits play such an important role. Braking hard and riding the brakes places a lot of friction and pressure on your brakes and may lead to shrinking their lifespan. If squeaking begins to happen, you should consider getting them replaced and think about adjusting how you drive 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 Sterling McCall Toyota 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.
