Applying brakes there is squeaking noise

MO-SAN

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2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE
5.3L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
67,000 MILES

I have just replaced my brake pads and rotors and sometimes I do hear a squeaking sound during when I only apply my brakes when coming to stopping or slowing down. I have double check all my work to see if something is rubbing but it is all good. Is a squeaking annoying noise coming outside of my wheels either from the front passenger or rear passenger. Does this have anything to do with brake bleeding? Please advice, I am at a lost. Thanks.

Sunday, September 17th, 2017 AT 4:00 AM

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JIS001

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It depends on the parts you have on. The OE will always be your best option but some good alternative I have used is Wagner's ceramic pads. Also, make sure you have shims installed on the pads. Apply grease on the back of the brake pad and install the shim. Grease the contact points of the pads where they sit at the caliper bracket.

Check the rotors for heat spots also. If rotors look blue or purple have them resurfaced and sand down the brake pads. If the noise is from the rear then replace the rear brake pads and resurface the rotors if they are within spec.

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Sunday, September 17th, 2017 AT 1:55 PM

MO-SAN

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A very big thank you JIS001. You've heat the point on 100%. Yes the problem was the pads that came with the new rotors I replaced & don't know what brand made it. I upgraded my rotors from the OE that is on to a type that has slots & perferated holes & the pads where included in it, I guess is a sales trick. I want ahead and replaced it with OE from AcDelco and the track never stops as if I'm pulling into a train station. I'm @ peace now. Thanks

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Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 AT 5:46 AM

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