2000 GMC Jimmy rear disc brakes

2000 GMC JIMMY
130,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SAUNI
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just had new brake pads put on the rear now they are getting hot with a smell and smoking
Nov 11, 2014 at 8:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Take it back to where the work was done. Either a caliper is sticking, the pads are not properly installed, there is a cracked brake pad,... It needs to be checked.
Nov 11, 2014 at 12:17 PM
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