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Old 07-16-2011, 07:46 PM
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I have a 98 Mustang with rear disc brakes. I just changed the rear disc pads and rotor on the driver side. I put everything back together and took it for a ride around the block. The brakes are working well but when I returned to the drive way the rotor is discolored and the brake pad is smoking. What is going on?
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Old 07-16-2011, 08:37 PM
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A bit of smoke after installing new brakes is not abnormal. The oils from assembly and a fresh pad will smoke after the heat gets to them. Discolouration after a short drive, may mean you assembled it incorrectly.
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