With any car, problems may occasionally come out of thin air. Of course, yearly maintenance checks could give you a chance to prevent future issues, but daily issues could still occur at any time. One of those issues might be screeching brakes, and there could be some ways to avoid this, depending on if they are new or old. Brake squeaking is likely the result of driving conditions or driving habits. Below we’ll provide a deeper breakdown of the more frequent reasons for why your brakes are making so much noise, how many miles your brake pads might last, and when to replace them.
This may surprise you, but one of the reasons for brake squealing is that they are simply just too new. Your vehicle’s brake pads may 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 could take a while to get rid of that moisture. Additionally, your driving habits could create some brake squeaking. “Riding” your brakes or heavy braking may cause brake squeaking, especially if they’re brand-new. If that’s the case, then attempt to brake earlier to help reduce more heat.
Old brakes could be why you might hear that squeaking noise as well. Over the years, parts on any vehicle will start to wear down because of driving habits, moisture, rust, and if it is garaged or not. The simple fix is to get those brakes changed with new ones. However, a shift in how you drive could help lower the squeaking before driving them to the shop.
The lifespan of brakes can last years, depending on how drivers treat the brake pads. Understanding your driving habits is important, as it can help drivers know when to change the brakes. Brake pads typically last 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but driving habits play such a crucial position. Braking hard and riding your brakes (when your foot is always on the brakes) places heat and pressure on the brake pads and can lead to diminishing their lifespan. If squeaking starts to occur, you should consider getting them looked at and try changing your driving habits to extend the brake pad’s lifespan.
Contact us at Bob Howard Nissan 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 van needs. We will happily service your vehicle no matter its make or model. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
