Search
-
or select -
With every car, issues may sometimes come from nowhere. Of course, taking your car for yearly maintenance checks can give you a chance to avoid eventual issues, but everyday issues can still occur at any time. One of those concerns may be squeaky brakes, and there are some ways to avoid this, depending on if your brakes are brand-new or old. Brake squeaking could occur due to your driving conditions and even driving habits. Below we’ll give you a breakdown of the more common causes as to why your brakes squeak, how long your brake pads should last, and when you should replace them.
This may surprise you, but one cause of brake squealing is that your brakes are just too new. Your vehicle’s brakes might require some more miles to break in and get accustomed to the vehicle. Sometimes weather conditions may lead to moisture covering your brakes, and it could take a while to dry that moisture. Also, the way you drive can cause brake squeaking. Late braking or “riding” your brakes (keeping your foot on the brakes) can lead to brake squeaking, especially if they are new. If this is the case, then think about giving your brakes a break to help avoid making more friction.
Older brakes could be the reason you may experience that squeaking noise as well. Throughout the years, parts on every vehicle will likely start to break 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 how you drive may help reduce the screeching prior to taking the car to the dealership.
The life of brake pads can run for thousands of miles, depending on the way you drive. Understanding your driving habits is essential, as it can help drivers understand when to replace the brake pads. Brake pads generally last 25,000-65,000 miles, but driving habits play such an important role. Braking hard and riding your brakes (when a foot is always on the brake pedal) puts a lot of friction and pressure on your brake pads and could lead to shrinking their lifespan. If screeching begins to occur, you should get them changed and think about changing the way you drive down the line to extend the pad’s lifespan.
If you think your brake pads need to be changed, don’t wait another minute to contact us at Sandia MINI to schedule a service appointment. Our team of experts will take all of the guesswork out of determining the brake service that your small sports car or crossover needs. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
