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[elite col]

is it normal to show brake test everytime you start car followed by coolant level before you get onto what you want to look at ?

just both my vectras were the same too

[leedsleedsleeds]

my brake test always come on,wasnt till in for repaire for injector seals that coolant level now always comes on! annoying but she still goes lol

[elite col]

yeah its just this is the 3rd vauxhall ive had that does the same 2 things,everytime

wondering if it was normal

[dragonlord]

break test is normal to you put your foot on break

coolent aint unless coolent in low or sensors/wireing playing up

[TheBoy]

BRAKELIGHT TEST is normal - it can't test brake light bulbs until you have put foot on brake.

BRAKE PAD is not.

COOLANT LEVEL is not.

[Broomies Mate]

As mentioned, Brake Test is normal and will disappear when you press the brake pedal (unless you have a brakelight out).

Coolant Level:  If you have sufficient coolant, the sensor, which is a float in the expansion bottle is probably clogged with lime, or other contaminants.  Remove the expansion bottle (nice and easy) and wash it thoroughly with clean water and a detergent.  If it is limescale, use the stuff you put in kettles to get rid of it.

Failing that, I believe a new expansion bottle is only £30 ish from Vx.

[harpersimon]

I get Brake Pad come up - but having checked the pads are all fine wear wise, am assuming one of the sensors on them.. isnt.

[TheBoy]

I get Brake Pad come up - but having checked the pads are all fine wear wise, am assuming one of the sensors on them.. isnt.

yup, the sensor is a seperate item that clips into pad

[harpersimon]

I get Brake Pad come up - but having checked the pads are all fine wear wise, am assuming one of the sensors on them.. isnt.

yup, the sensor is a seperate item that clips into pad

yeah its there, and clipped in  - but still get the message.
Is there one both sides?
are there sensors on the rear?
can you buy new sensors seperately? or do they come only with VX pads or something

[Brikhead]

1. Is there one both sides?
2. are there sensors on the rear?
3. can you buy new sensors seperately?

1. Yes, at least there is on my Omega, although I've seen Vectra's with sensors on one side only.
2. No.
3. Yes.

[Andy B]

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can you buy new sensors seperately?  ....

ALL pads come with separate sensors.

[harpersimon]

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can you buy new sensors seperately?  ....

ALL pads come with separate sensors.

no they don't - I have purchased pads without sensors, hence wondering if you can get the sensors as a seperate purchase (unless thats what you meant)

[tunnie]

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can you buy new sensors seperately?  ....

ALL pads come with separate sensors.

no they don't - I have purchased pads without sensors, hence wondering if you can get the sensors as a seperate purchase (unless thats what you meant)

Thats how i read it, you have to buy the sensors separately, if you buy a set of brake pads or dics and pad set, sensors are always an extra

[harpersimon]

Cool thanks - so for the sake of clarity, the meaning was "No pads come with sensors, you have to buy them seperately"
I'll get down my friendly dealer and get some - see if that resolves my Check message

[TheBoy]

before 2001, 1 sensor each side.