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Brakes smoke after replacement: Normal or a problem?

Understanding Why Brakes Smoke After Replacement Replacing brake pads is a routine maintenance task that ensures your vehicle’s braking system functions properly. However, it’s common to experience smoke and an unpleasant odor from the brakes shortly after new pads are installed. These symptoms can be alarming, but they often have reasonable explanations. This article explores why brakes smoke after replacement. Learn why this is normal and what’s actually happening to cause the smoke and smell. The Brake Pad Bedding-In Process Generates Heat, Smoke, and Smell One of the most common … Read More