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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Nickbat on 13 May 2009, 22:49:26

Title: Brake-wear sensor
Post by: Nickbat on 13 May 2009, 22:49:26

Got some Vx brake pads a few months back and, when I got the tyres done today, I saw the pads were a bit low. Anyhow, the guy said he'd stick them on for £20, so I took him up on the offer.

The brake sensor fell apart when he took the old pads out (there's only one sensor on the N/S). He thought there would be a new sensor in the box, but clearly he doesn't know Vx too well! Anyhow, he cable-tied the lead and the job was a good 'un. :y

My question is: should I bother to get a replacement sensor. I know when the pads are changed and I know when they're wearing down. So what's the point?  :-/  

Title: Re: Brake-wear sensor
Post by: hotel21 on 13 May 2009, 22:50:35

Personally, I would change it but its upto you, ultimately....

Title: Re: Brake-wear sensor
Post by: dad1uk on 13 May 2009, 22:53:31

I only have a basic 2 litre GLS, which doesn't have sensors. I don't find it a problem.
Then again, are you a believer in the saying "If it's on then it must work"?
Personally I wouldn't bother......

Title: Re: Brake-wear sensor
Post by: Pete Elite on 13 May 2009, 22:57:14

If it hasn't brought the check brake on, on the dash computer and you check them regularly then as H21 says, up to you :-/.

Title: Re: Brake-wear sensor
Post by: albitz on 13 May 2009, 22:57:40

Havent had any for years,pita tbh,they light up far too early imo. ;)

Title: Re: Brake-wear sensor
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 14 May 2009, 08:45:15

imho not something expensive so I would change..

Title: Re: Brake-wear sensor
Post by: Ziad on 14 May 2009, 08:52:45

I changed mine. I wont risk damaging the discs just because the brake pads are too thin. Did that on my Astra before, so, NO! thank you!

If i were you, i would surely change the thing  :y