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[evo1968]

just a quick question...when you replace discs and pads do you have to replace a sensor/cable at the same time.i was told by the motor factors that if the warning comes up on the computer you need to replace it??help.

[Entwood]

If you have a low pad warning you will need a least one new sensor .. perhaps 2 .. the warning is "made" by the sensor wearing through so is not repairable.

Some cars have sensors on BOTH front wheels, some only on one. Even if the sensor is not worn through they do have a remarkable tendency to break as you try and remove them.

[Andy B]

just a quick question...when you replace discs and pads do you have to replace a sensor/cable at the same time.i was told by the motor factors that if the warning comes up on the computer you need to replace it??help.

Yes. There's a wear sensor on each of the front pads (just one on the very last cars) that'll most likely break when you try to remove it from the pads. As the pads wear down, this sensor wears through, makes circuit for the sensors open circuit, and puts the message up on the display.



what Entwood says! and .....

Omega Part Number Retail Price Normal Trade Trade Club
Brake lining wear sensors
All models                                  90495144 £10.40 £9.37 £7.85

 
 

[evo1968]

thanks entwood.

[evo1968]

thanks andy.wasn't sure if he was trying to make a few extra £'s.he reckons they are £16 + vat.

[Andy B]

thanks andy.wasn't sure if he was trying to make a few extra £'s.he reckons they are £16 + vat.

make sure he gets you Omega sensors. the last lot I ordered were black, which I commented on when I collected them .... they were for a Vectra, I can't remember now what was different about them 

[evo1968]

ok mate no probs,cheers.