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Either replace with new sensors or keep and eye on the pads until next change...
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Hello, I've just purchased a 2003 996 C4 which had all new discs and pads 2k miles ago. However, after washing the car the brake pad wear warning light comes on! for a couple of days and then goes off until the next time i wash it. I guess water is affecting the sensors as the pads still have plenty of meat on them. Any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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If there's plenty of 'meat' on the pads then don't worry. The sensors may have been reused from the last change and might have a slight crack in them. When water gets near them the circuit is connected and the warning goes on. Obviously when it's dry you won't see this but now they've been drenched you're getting the warning. Either replace with new sensors or keep and eye on the pads until next change... :thumb:

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