2005 Chevy Silverado Brakes still squealing

Tiny
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Hi, question about my Chevy Silverado 1500HD. I just checked my brakes and I still have lots of life in my brake shoes. However when I drive I still hear a squealing sound, and now it's gotten to be all the time while driving.

The sound goes away when I reach 50KM/hr. What can it be? My disks are rough around the edges I was thinking that maybe that would be it.
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 AT 9:27 AM

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Tiny
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Have you checked the brakes front and rear? Also, be sure to check the parking brake shoes if you have rear disc brakes.
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 AT 3:43 PM
Tiny
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Make sure the backing plates are not touching the back sides of the brake rotors.
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 AT 3:44 PM
Tiny
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Hum, when I was looking at the brakes they looked pretty close to the disk. So I guess I would need to reset the caliper?
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Thursday, July 31st, 2008 AT 7:12 AM
Tiny
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If they are thin and the wear indicator tab is touching the disc, it's time to change the pads.
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Monday, August 4th, 2008 AT 7:05 AM

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