Hello, this is my first time one this site. I have a 200 Nissan Xterra with 170,000kms (100,000 miles) It has been one of the best trucks that I have owned. lately it seems that things are starting to go wron, I just spent lots of $$$ for both exhust manifolds, tune-ups etc. Now the front brakes are squeeking like crazy. I took off one of the front tires and noticed that the brake pads are very thin. I want to change them myself, the dealer wants too much $$$. The rotors feel good, no vibration on pedal.
1) Why are they squeeking when the truck is in motion, but when i press on the brake pedal the noise goes away?
2) Do I need to buy anything else, other then the pads?
Thanks