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Old 02-20-2013, 08:54 PM   #1
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2009 Cadillac CTS ... Changed pads, grinding noise now?

Like the title states

Spent part of today changing out wife's front break pads on her 2009 CTS. I replaced pads only as the rotor looked visually fine and smooth, ran my finger across it. No grooves or grind marks.

After the install I drove 50 miles at speeds of no more than 30 mph and all felt fine. Had to get on highway and breaked at 60 and the steering wheel was shuttering some. It wasn't doing that before I changed pads. After I pulled off I notice a slight grinding noise when I break to a stop. Also a grinding noise when I break while turning right.

I checked again, all pads on right, everything is tight. Wheels put on correctly.

What did I do wrong? Should I have replaced rotors? Will these new pads "break in" after a few miles?

Thanks

Pat
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