2008 Chevy Silverado smoke and squeal

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
40,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CPILLIN1383
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i replaced the front pads on my truck, when i test drove it they started smoking, 1 month went by already and i still have the same problem, they also squeal too. what to do? i bought the most expensive pads from autozone they're ceramic pads called C-MAX
Apr 2, 2009 at 2:07 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If the pads are correctly fitted i would look at getting the rotors machined as they may be glazed up, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 2, 2009 at 5:28 PM
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