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With any car, problems can sometimes come out of thin air. Of course, taking your vehicle for yearly maintenance checks might give you the foresight to avoid future issues, but daily issues can still occur at any time. One of the many issues may be screeching brakes, and there could be some ways to prevent this from happening, depending on if they are older or new. Brake squeaking is likely the result of your driving habits and driving conditions. Below we’ll provide a breakdown of the more common reasons why your brakes squeak, how long your brake pads could last, and when to replace your vehicle’s brakes.
This may shock you, but one of the reasons for brake screeching is that they are just too new. Your vehicle’s brakes may require a few more trips to work to break in and get acclimated to your car. In this case, weather conditions could lead to a build-up of moisture covering your brake pads, and it could require a while to get rid of that moisture. Also, the way you drive may create brake squeaking. “Riding” your brakes or late braking can lead to brake squeaking, even if they are brand-new. If that’s the case, try giving your brakes a rest to help reduce more heat.
Older brakes are typically why you might experience that squeaking also. Over time, components on every vehicle will likely start to break down because of moisture, driving habits, if it is garaged or not, and rust. The easy solution is to get them changed with new ones. However, a shift in the way you drive could extend the life of the brake pads.
The lifespan of brakes could run for quite a long time, based on how you drive. Understanding how you drive is important, as it can help drivers understand when to replace the brakes. Brake pads generally last 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but bad driving habits can cause that to shrink. Riding your brakes and hard braking places a lot of heat and pressure on your brake pads and can lead to shrinking their life. If screeching begins to happen, you should get them replaced and try adjusting the way you drive down the line to extend the brake pad’s lifespan.
If you think your brake pads need to be changed, don’t wait another minute to contact us at Land Rover Albuquerque to schedule a service appointment. Our team of experts will take all of the guesswork out of determining the brake service that your luxury or compact luxury SUV needs. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
