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[Elite Pete]

I just open the window and throw a ships anchor out round the nearest lampost.

That would make you a dangerous driver in unlit areas... unstopable is the word that comes to mind?

AAs only got a 2.2 auto, probably wont go over 20mph anyway  [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]

[Auto Addict]

I just open the window and throw a ships anchor out round the nearest lampost.

That would make you a dangerous driver in unlit areas... unstopable is the word that comes to mind?

AAs only got a 2.2 auto, probably wont go over 20mph anyway  [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]

 

[Redeye]

Follow up: It gets stranger. I went back to pick the car up, the engineer showed me the rear pads that he'd replaced, they were wafer thin, absolutely at the limit. He showed me the front brakes, the pads were ok but the funny thing was the sensors were not connected, they were just hanging loose! Now, how come I got the warning if they weren't even connected and the other funny thing is now he's replaced the rear brake pads the warning doesn't appear anymore! Anyway I'm happy now and he changed the oil and filter at the same time.  

[Markjay]

Follow up: It gets stranger. I went back to pick the car up, the engineer showed me the rear pads that he'd replaced, they were wafer thin, absolutely at the limit. He showed me the front brakes, the pads were ok but the funny thing was the sensors were not connected, they were just hanging loose! Now, how come I got the warning if they weren't even connected and the other funny thing is now he's replaced the rear brake pads the warning doesn't appear anymore! Anyway I'm happy now and he changed the oil and filter at the same time.  

I am told that if you leave the sensors un-connected, you get the MID message. The way it works is that the message comes-on when the sensor no longer makes contact with the pad material and the circuit is broken (apparently if you really want to get rid of the sensors you need to short-circuit the wires). This will explain why the message came on when the sensors were not connected.

Now that the mechanic (presumably) connected back the front sensors, the MID message is gone..

[Marks DTM Calib]

Follow up: It gets stranger. I went back to pick the car up, the engineer showed me the rear pads that he'd replaced, they were wafer thin, absolutely at the limit. He showed me the front brakes, the pads were ok but the funny thing was the sensors were not connected, they were just hanging loose! Now, how come I got the warning if they weren't even connected and the other funny thing is now he's replaced the rear brake pads the warning doesn't appear anymore! Anyway I'm happy now and he changed the oil and filter at the same time.  

Engineer my arse....spanner wielding monkey....no engineering qualification there!

The brake pad wear sensors have a loop of wire inside the plastic section, when the pads get low the plastic section gets worn away and brakes the electrical circuit.....hence the warning light comes on.

[Markjay]

Thanks mate real help   i'll pm u my adress now ok

OK, got them, for the un-initiated this is what it looks like (pic dedicated to AA and TD):

[Del Boy]

U are an absolute star! cheque will be in the post first thing in the morn. Can u give me your address please so i can send off the cheque also let me know how much u want for postage thanks v/much liam

[Markjay]

U are an absolute star! cheque will be in the post first thing in the morn. Can u give me your address please so i can send off the cheque also let me know how much u want for postage thanks v/much liam

PM sent

[Del Boy]

Thanks m8 sent u 1 back liam