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RonLF
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 10:12 am: | 
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I have a '99 series 1 Disc and the rear pads are thin. I went to Napa and the pads they gave me look the same but there is a wire and plug coming out of one of the pads. Is this the right set of pads? What are the wires for? |
Leslie N. Bright (Leslie)
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 10:17 am: |
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Range Rovers have wear sensors, and use the same pad-size/shape, etc.
Just clip the wires off.
-L |
Brad S. Chuy
| | Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 11:12 pm: |
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I have an Audi A4 and I faced the same question when I first changed my pads. If you don't care to know about when your pads are running low, then cut the wire.
If you would like to see a light come on in the cabin when your pads are running low, then buy a pair of pads that has the wear sensor built in.
While you're watching the pretty light turn on, pay careful attention to the REALLY LOUD squeal emitting from your disc brakes.
Best regards,
Brad |
Frode H�bertz Haaland (Discofrode)
| | Posted on Friday, October 25, 2002 - 03:01 am: |
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There's a wear sensor on one out of 4 pads each axle. Meaning you'll only know when one of them wears low. If wear is uneven, you're not helped by the sensor - rather the opposite...
Frode |
Leslie N. Bright (Leslie)
| | Posted on Friday, October 25, 2002 - 08:43 am: |
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Brad,
Discos have no place to plug the wear sensor into, it's superfluous...
-L |
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