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With any vehicle, problems can occasionally come out of thin air. Of course, taking your vehicle in for frequent maintenance checks might give drivers a chance to prevent eventual issues with the vehicle, but daily issues could still happen. One of the many issues might be screeching brakes, and there are some ways to avoid this, depending on if your brakes are old or brand-new. Brake squeaking is likely the result of your driving habits and even driving conditions. Here we’ll give you a deeper breakdown of the more common reasons why your brakes screech, how long your brake pads could last, and when you should replace them.
This may surprise you, but one of the reasons for brake squealing is that they are just too new. Your vehicle’s brakes may need some more miles to break in and get accustomed to your vehicle. Sometimes weather conditions could lead to moisture covering your brake pads, and it could require a while to get rid of that moisture. Additionally, your driving could cause some brake squeaking. “Riding” your brakes or late braking could cause brake noise, even if they’re new. If this is the case, try to brake earlier to help avoid making more friction.
Old brakes are typically why you may hear that squeaking also. Throughout the years, components on every car will likely start to break down due to driving habits, moisture, if it is garaged, and rust. The easy solution is to just get them replaced with brand-new parts. However, a change in how you drive on the road could help extend the life of your brake pads.
The life of brake pads can run for thousands of miles, depending on the way you drive. Understanding how you drive is important, as it can help you know when to change the brakes. Brake pads typically last 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but aggressive driving habits can cause that number to shrink. Braking hard and riding your brakes puts heat and pressure on the brake pads and can lead to diminishing their life. If squeaking begins to occur, you might get them changed and think about changing your driving habits down the line to increase the brake pad’s lifespan.
If you think your brake pads need to be changed, don’t wait another minute to contact us at Baron 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.
