On any car, issues can sometimes arise from nowhere. Of course, taking your vehicle for frequent maintenance checks could give you the foresight to prevent eventual issues with the vehicle, but everyday issues could still happen at any time. One of those issues could be squeaky brakes, and there could be some ways to avoid this, depending on if they are old or new. Brake squeaking might happen due to your driving conditions and even driving habits. Below we’ll give you a breakdown of the more frequent reasons why your brakes are making so much noise, how many miles your brake pads could last, and when to change them.
This might surprise you, but one of the reasons for brake screeching is that they are simply just too new. Your car’s brake pads may need a few more trips to work to get accustomed to the car. In this case, weather conditions can lead to moisture covering your brake pads, and it could take a bit of time to dry that moisture. Additionally, your driving habits can cause brake screeching. Late braking or “riding” your brakes can cause brake noise, even if they are brand-new. If that’s the case, then attempt to brake earlier to help avoid making more heat.
Older brakes could be the reason you might hear that squeaking also. Throughout the years, components on every vehicle will start to break down because of moisture, driving habits, if it is garaged or not, and rust. The easy fix is to get them replaced with brand-new parts. However, a change in how you drive could extend the life of the brake pads.
The lifespan of brakes could last a long time, based on how drivers treat the brake pads. Understanding how you drive is even more important, as it can help drivers know when to replace the brake pads. Brake pads generally last 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but driving habits have such an important role. Riding your brakes and hard braking puts friction and pressure on the brakes and can lead to diminishing their life. If squeaking begins to occur, you might get them looked at and think about adjusting how you drive to extend the pad’s lifespan.
Contact us at BMW of Clear Lake 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 luxury car or SUV needs. We will happily service your vehicle no matter its make or model. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
