With every vehicle, problems can occasionally come out of thin air. Of course, yearly maintenance checks might give drivers a chance to avoid future issues with the car, but everyday issues could still happen. One of the many concerns may be squeaky brakes, and there are ways to avoid this, depending on if your brakes are older or brand-new. Brake squeaking might happen due to your driving conditions and even driving habits. Here we’ll give you a breakdown of the more common reasons as to why your brakes are screeching, how long your brake pads should last, and when to replace your vehicle’s brakes.
This may surprise you, but one of the causes of brake squealing is that they are simply just too new. Your brakes might require a few more trips to work to break in and get acclimated to your vehicle. In this case, weather conditions can lead to a build-up of moisture covering your brakes, and it can take a while to remove that moisture. Additionally, how you drive could create some brake screeching. “Riding” your brakes (keeping your foot on the brakes) or late braking could cause brake squeaking, especially if they’re brand-new. If that’s the case, try to brake earlier to help reduce more friction.
Worn-down brakes are typically the reason you may experience that squeaking noise as well. Over the years, components on every vehicle will start to wear down due to driving habits, moisture, rust, and if it is garaged or not. The simple solution is to get them changed with new parts. However, a shift in how you drive could lower the screeching prior to driving the car to the dealership.
The lifespan of brakes could last thousands of miles, based on how you drive. Understanding how you drive is even more important, as it can help you know when to change the brakes. Brake pads typically last around 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but driving habits have such an important role. Braking hard and riding the brakes places a lot of heat and pressure on the brake pads and may lead to diminishing their lifespan. If screeching starts to occur, you should consider getting them changed and try adjusting your driving habits in the future to extend the pad’s lifespan.
Contact us at Mercedes-Benz of Georgetown 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.
