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YOUR RESEARCHService wear on brake light warning
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Also, with the sensors installed like they are supposed to be I like the fact I do not have to really be that concerned with brake wear as the sensors are there to let me know when the wear gets to the point it needs attention.
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Check pad wear visually - why do you need electronics
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It's easy to check pad wear visually - why do you need electronics for pad wear if you can see them?
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Many of us just zip-tie the sensors to the brake line and visually check the pads for wear.
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I say replace all sensors as you replace all pads and backings and check rotors.
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I highly agree on checking rotors, and don't forget to bed in the new pads.
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Also, with the sensors installed like they are supposed to be I like the fact I do not have to really be that concerned with brake wear as the sensors are there to let me know when the wear gets to the point it needs attention.
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Confirm - yes on replacing the sensors. Pelican Parts has a great selection of brake pads from OE to ceramic, plus the brake wear sensors. You also should replace the caliper bolts at the same time. It is not a difficult DIY.
*looks to see if Hurdi is watching*
Many of us just zip-tie the sensors to the brake line and visually check the pads for wear. The sensors aren't HUGELY expensive, but they get a little raggedy after a couple of reuses - the plastic gets very brittle over time - so you can wind up having to buy new sensors even if you didn't wear through the old ones.
You can spend the $$ you save on the sensors to upgrade to a better pad if you like.
hahaha I am here.
I say replace all sensors as you replace all pads and backings and check rotors. Replace rotors when needed. Change brake fluid when you are in there. I didn't change the caliper bolts. Don't see the need for that part really. Have fun. Tighten hand brake if needed.
Had my sensors removed. It's easy to check pad wear visually - why do you need electronics for pad wear if you can see them? The OEM pads are a good choice unless you are tracking, in which case you may want to upgrade. I highly agree on checking rotors, and don't forget to bed in the new pads.
We had a thread here in the last year where an unusual person made a post about caliper bolts. There was lots of discussion about whether or not they should be changed. The unusual person then became upset, started insulting people, made odd political comments, etc. it was quite entertaining actually!
That's all I was talking about. Fortunately that individual doesn't post here any longer.
It is best to replace the sensors. They exist in a real harsh environment and while I have had good luck reusing them -- even ones that have made contact with the rotor enough to turn on the warning light -- for peace of mind and to avoid possibly having to do the job twice it is best to replace them.
If you track the car you can I guess get away with tying them up as you are probably going to be quite on top of brake pad and rotor wear and condition. And having them tied up makes swapping pads quicker.
For strictly street use or street use with very infrequent track use tying the sensors up is unnecessary. The first brake job I did on my Boxster I tied the sensors up out of the way, but got tired of every time I had the car in for service explaining to the tech why they were tied up. Every tech noticed this and asked me why.
Every brake job since then I have not tied the sensors up. I have not as I touched upon above replaced them every time though. I have reused them a few times. However, I have done so just to see what would happen and was fully prepared to if the warning light came on prematurely to go back and replace the sensors with new ones.
Also, with the sensors installed like they are supposed to be I like the fact I do not have to really be that concerned with brake wear as the sensors are there to let me know when the wear gets to the point it needs attention.
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