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YOUR RESEARCHBrake DIY complete! Q on Brake Wear Light
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I check all pads and replace where necessary when the sensor light comes on the dash.
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You can turn off the light permanently by replacing the sensor that is worn and then tying them out the way.
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I check all pads and replace where necessary when the sensor light comes on the dash.
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Aloha,
My first DIY complete today. Did front brakes and rotors with the help of a friend. The youtube 996 brake change video is awesome. I might say that my Bentley manual was lacking for a new DIY'er. Too much jargon, and assuming I know what the hell I am doing in Bentley. It may be better for other topics. Jury is out.
Question: We didn't replace the sensors, for a couple of reasons. How can I turn off the Brake Wear Light permanently? Any tricks, or do I need to find a DIY guide for removing that bulb?
Thanks!
You can turn off the light permanently by replacing the sensor that is worn and then tying them out the way. You need intact sensors to eliminate the light. Removing them from the pads and tying them out the way will prevent them wearing through again.
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Imo is right...there's no need to buy a new sensor. Just take the old dead ones and cut off their heads...then twist the wires that extend out of the plug end together. Crimping them also provides an insulator.
I do this for three out of my four corners. I leave one sensor in front intact to give me a warning in case I miss the audible and visual cues that would normally indicate low pads.
I've found that all of the pads wear more or less at the same rate. There's no need for a sensor at every corner - it just makes it tricky to troubleshoot when the light goes on. In my case if the light goes on I know exactly where to look.
I check all pads and replace where necessary when the sensor light comes on the dash. Only had to do it one time since I got the car 18000 back and that was the rear ones. I ordered pads all round when i saw the light on so now I have new pads and sensors waiting in the garage for the front ones to wear down. If you sell the car it may be a good idea to inform the new buyer that you removed the Brake sensors.
This goes to show, never doubt the Imo. I finally had some spare time today, twisted those wires, and the brake wear light is gone. Thanks Imo!
Now we will see how those Balos do on the track. Well in 3 months.
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