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Brakes smoke after replacing pads

Why do brakes smoke after replacing pads? It’s not uncommon to see brakes smoke after replacing pads. Brake pad manufacturers refer to this as the polymerization or curing process. The heat caused by normal braking on new brake friction materials causes the pads to go through this final curing process. Many DIYers and customers think their new brakes are burning up. Not true. The smell and smoke aren’t caused by oxidation. What you smell is gasses formed during the curing process. It’s a completely normal process, not something you should … Read More


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