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Brake pad warning
« on: 02 August 2006, 13:54:22 »


The bake pad warning is showing on my display so I took it to the garage this morning to check out and change if necessary. I've just phoned the garage and he says only the rear pads need changing and the warning may still come on because the sensor is on the front and those pads are ok! Anybody else had this problem?

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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #1 on: 02 August 2006, 13:56:55 »

The warning comes on when the pads have approx one third of friction material left if they have been fitted properly (10K ish miles). You have to replace the sensors to....
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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #2 on: 02 August 2006, 13:57:18 »

not personally but i think the previous owner did as the wiring has been removed but the pads were genuine gm. doesnt bother me as ive got airbags for when the brakes dont work ;)
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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #3 on: 02 August 2006, 13:59:51 »

I have had my front brake pads changed by a vauxhall main dealer (cheaper than reputable garages) and it still says brake pads on my computer they do not come with sensors on, stupid i think i don't know why yours is back pads and they dont have sensors maybe your front ones are going or just one of them hope this helps Liam ;D
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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #4 on: 02 August 2006, 14:05:37 »

The fronts have sensors and the rears dont (rears dont do much breaking in reality).

They dont come fitted on the pads because not all models have them.....plus the dealer should have fitted new sensors for you.
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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #5 on: 02 August 2006, 14:09:58 »


Thanks, once again I get the impression the garage can't be arsed changing the sensors so they just say the fronts are ok. I'm trying to avoid using the main dealer because their quote for changing all the brake pads and doing a full service was £472 (it was over £200 for doing the brake pads)!!
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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #6 on: 02 August 2006, 14:13:58 »

what i meant was that i bought the pads from main dealer and fitted them myself worked out cheaper sorry i put it wrong on last msg mark is that why they did'nt supply with sensors??? liam
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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #7 on: 02 August 2006, 14:23:35 »

I know some people don't bother fitting the sensors, but they are only around a tenner (less on TC) so for this cost I don't see the point in NOT having them....
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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #8 on: 02 August 2006, 14:28:37 »

markjay do u have any idea where to get these sensors from???
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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #9 on: 02 August 2006, 14:33:01 »

Any Vauxhall dealership, or Autovaux  - I know there also aftermarket ones around, so you can also try the usual motor factors.



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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #10 on: 02 August 2006, 14:33:39 »

Vauxhall (£8.67+Vat retail each), motor factors or ebay....(not always listed) or even autovaux
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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #11 on: 02 August 2006, 14:36:28 »

Your dealer can provide the sensors, they are about £7 - £10 each + VAT, and you need 2.
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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #12 on: 02 August 2006, 14:37:12 »

ok thanks 4 info i'll be gettin sum new ones then :D
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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #13 on: 02 August 2006, 14:37:18 »

3 simultaneous posts there....
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Re: Brake pad warning
« Reply #14 on: 02 August 2006, 14:37:51 »

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markjay do u have any idea where to get these sensors from???

I am very near my local Vx right now. Could get a couple for you on Trade Club and post it to you if you like (assuming they have them in stock...). Will charge you what they cost me on TC plus postage. Please let me know. Also give me year and engine details for your car just to be safe, although I think they are all the same... Any personal details please PM me.

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