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With every vehicle, problems can occasionally arise out of thin air. Of course, taking your car for frequent maintenance checks can give you the foresight to prevent eventual problems with the car, but daily issues could still occur. 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 new. Brake squeaking might happen due to driving conditions or driving habits. Below we’ll provide a deeper breakdown of the more common causes why your brakes screech, how many miles brake pads could last, and when to replace your vehicle’s brake pads.
This might surprise you, but one cause of brake screeching is that they are just too new. Your brake pads may require a few more trips to the store to break in and get accustomed to your vehicle. Sometimes weather conditions could lead to moisture covering your brake pads, and it can require a bit of time to remove that moisture. Additionally, your driving habits could create some brake squeaking. “Riding” your brakes (keeping your foot on the brakes) or heavy braking may lead to brake squeaking, especially if they’re new. If this is the case, then try giving your brakes a rest to help reduce more friction.
Older brakes could be why you might experience that squeaking as well. Over time, parts on every vehicle will start to break down because of moisture, driving habits, if it is garaged, and rust. The simple solution is to just get them replaced with brand-new ones. However, a shift in the way you drive could help extend the life of your brakes.
The lifespan of brakes could run for years, depending on the way drivers treat the brake pads. Understanding how you drive is the most important, as it can help you understand when to replace the brakes. Brake pads typically last 25,000-65,000 miles, but aggressive driving can cause that to shrink. Riding the brakes and hard braking places a lot of heat and pressure on your brake pads and can lead to shrinking their life. If squeaking begins to happen, you might consider getting them replaced and think about changing your driving habits to extend the brake pad’s lifespan.
Contact us at Group 1 Toyota Fort Bend 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.
