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With any vehicle, issues may sometimes arise from nowhere. Of course, taking your car in for frequent maintenance checks could give you a chance to avoid future issues with the car, but daily issues can still happen at any time. One of the many issues might be screeching brakes, and there could be ways to prevent this from happening, depending on if they are brand-new or old. Brake squeaking is likely the result of your driving habits or even driving conditions. Below we’ll provide a deeper breakdown of the more common reasons for why your brakes are screeching, how many miles your brake pads might last, and when to change your car’s brake pads.
This may surprise you, but one of the many causes of brake screeching is that your brakes are just too new. Your vehicle’s brakes might need a few more trips to the store to get acclimated to your car. In this case, weather conditions could lead to moisture on your brakes, and it could require a while to get rid of that moisture. Also, the way you drive can create some brake screeching. “Riding” your brakes (keeping your foot on the brakes) or heavy braking can cause brake noise, even if they’re new. If this is the case, then try giving your brakes a rest to help reduce more friction.
Older brakes are typically why you might hear that squeaking noise also. Throughout the years, components on every vehicle will begin to wear down due to driving habits, moisture, rust, and if it is garaged or not. The easy fix is to get them replaced with new parts. However, a change in the way you drive on the highway could help extend the life of the brakes.
The lifespan of brake pads can run for a long time, depending on how drivers treat the brakes. Understanding how you drive is important, as it can help you know when to change the brake pads. Brake pads typically last 25,000-65,000 miles, but driving habits play a crucial position. Braking hard and riding your brakes (when your foot is always on the brakes) places friction and pressure on your brake pads and can lead to diminishing their life. If squeaking begins to occur, you should consider getting them changed and think about adjusting the way you drive down the line to extend the brake pad’s lifespan.
Contact us at Volkswagen of Alamo Heights 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 or SUV needs. We will happily service your vehicle no matter its make or model. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
Why Are The Brakes On My Car Screeching? | Volkswagen of Alamo Heights
