Most drivers have heard the dreaded sound of brakes squeaking; Few know what the squeaking sound actually means. While some causes may be serious, others are quite minor. Still, since brakes are such a vital safety feature in your vehicle, we recommend getting anything irregular with your brakes checked out by our service technicians at Advantage Ford LINCOLN.

Here are some reasons your brakes may be squeaking:

Rain or Dew

This is most common in the morning and will likely clear up as your brakes dry. Water can get trapped in your brakes and cause the squeak that you're hearing. You likely don't need to worry if this happens once or twice and clears up throughout the day, but if it persists, have it checked out by an expert.

Thinning Brake Pads

Your vehicle has an indicator squeak that is designed to be loud and annoying when your brake pads get too thin. If the squeak continues and you find yourself having to press harder and harder on your brake pedal to stop, it's a good idea to get to Advantage Ford LINCOLN's service department as soon as possible for an evaluation as thinning brake pads can be dangerous and lead to costly repairs.

Brake Pads with High Metal Content      

Some cheaper brake pads have a higher metal content than others and can cause a loud squeaking sound from time to time that can be hard to distinguish from the sound of thinning brake pads. If you're unsure, it's a good idea to make an appointment with Advantage Ford LINCOLN as soon as possible so we can figure out what's causing the squeaking.

Lack of Lubrication

The squeaking sound that comes with lack of lubrication is caused by metal on metal. You'll need to bring your vehicle into Advantage Ford LINCOLN so our service experts can ensure that you have the proper amount of lubrication in your brakes.

We hope that you'll stop by our dealership in Fremont to see why so many customers return to us again and again and recommend us to their friends for their vehicle needs. If you're having trouble with your brakes we are the place to go in the @data.dealearcity area for excellent service that you can count on.Â