On any vehicle, problems may occasionally arise from nowhere. Of course, taking your vehicle for yearly maintenance checks might give you a chance to prevent eventual problems with the car, but daily issues can still happen. One of the many issues might be squeaky brakes, and there are ways to avoid this, depending on if your brakes are older or new. Brake squeaking is likely the result of your driving conditions or even driving habits. Below we’ll give you a deeper breakdown of some common causes as to why your brakes squeak, how long brake pads could last, and when you should change them.
This may surprise you, but one cause of brake screeching is that your brakes are just too new. Your car’s brakes may require some more time to break in and get acclimated to your vehicle. Sometimes weather conditions may lead to a build-up of moisture on your brake pads, and it may take a while to get rid of that moisture. Also, the way you drive may create brake squeaking. “Riding” your brakes or late braking can lead to brake squeaking, especially if they are brand-new. If this is the case, then think about giving your brakes a break to help reduce more friction.
Worn-down brakes could be why you may experience that squeaking noise as well. Throughout the years, parts on any car will begin to wear down because of moisture, driving habits, if it is garaged, and rust. The easy fix is to get those brakes changed with new ones. However, a shift in the way you drive on the road may extend the life of your brake pads.
The life of brakes can last years, based on how drivers treat the brake pads. Understanding how you drive is important, as it can help drivers realize when to change the brake pads. 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 friction and pressure on the brake pads and may lead to diminishing their lifespan. If squeaking starts to happen, you might consider getting them looked at and think about changing your driving habits 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 BMW of El Paso 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.
