With every vehicle, issues could occasionally arise out of thin air. Of course, taking your vehicle in for frequent maintenance checks might give you the foresight to prevent future problems with the car, but daily issues can still happen. One of those issues might be screeching brakes, and there could be ways to prevent this from happening, depending on if they are older or new. Brake squeaking could happen because of driving conditions or driving habits. Here we’ll provide a deeper breakdown of some common reasons for why your brakes are making so much noise, how long brake pads could last, and when you should change your car’s brakes.
This might surprise you, but one of the many causes of brake squealing is that your brakes are simply too new. Your brake pads might need some more time to break in and get acclimated to your car. In this case, weather conditions could lead to moisture on your brake pads, and it could require a while to dry that moisture. Also, your driving habits can cause some brake screeching. Late braking or “riding” your brakes could cause brake squeaking, even if they are brand-new. If this is the case, attempt to brake earlier to help reduce more heat.
Worn-down brakes are typically why you might hear that squeaking also. Over time, components on every car will begin to wear down due to driving habits, moisture, if it is garaged, and rust. The simple solution is to just get them replaced with brand-new parts. However, a change in the way you drive could reduce the screeching prior to driving the car to the shop.
The lifespan of brake pads could last years, based on how you drive. Understanding your driving habits is perhaps the most important, as it can help you realize when to change the brake pads. Brake pads generally 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 the brake pads and could lead to shrinking their lifespan. If screeching starts to happen, you should get them replaced and think about changing the way you drive in the future 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 Sandia BMW to schedule a service appointment. Our team of experts will take all of the guesswork out of determining the brake service that your luxury car or SUV needs. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
