stuart1997

Do i need to replace pad sensors when replacing pads? (do they wear out?)
What anti squeal stuff should i ask for in a uk shop?

cheers stu

jimq

you can cut them and twist/solder the ends together if you dont want the sensors. May or may not be a good idea depending on if you check them manually occasionally. The "hats" pads that are stock with them cost about $4-5 each. Search and you can see what others have used

Rocket Rob

I don't use the "hats". I use an anti-squeel compound instead. The brand I use is Permatex (no affiliation). It comes in a spray can. One can lasts a very long time (10 years+). I'm not sure if this is available in the UK but I'm sure there is a similar product. I find it to be a lot cheaper than buying the factory's "hats" and also it makes the pads easier to slide out of the calipers when it comes time to replace them.

http://www.permatex.com/auto/autouc....&item_no=80729

Marc Shaw

Like Rob, I ditched the hats as it makes changing pads a pest.

I used high temp lithium grease on the back of the pads and it works well.

Marc

Pesty

Stu If you want some moral support when your doing the job give us a shout. Not that i'll be much use

Indycam

Hiya stuart1997
"Do i need to replace pad sensors when replacing pads?"
If the old sensors are not broken , you can use them again .
I like the sensors , they are nice to have .

(do they wear out?)"
They get ground down and broken when the pads get thin .
When the sensor gets ground down it comes apart and the comeing apart turns on the dash light .

stuart1997

Cheers for all the replies
I`ll get some new sensors as well as my front pads look pretty thin.
Thanks for the offer Pesty will pm you when i get the bits-will have to be a dry day as my garage is tiny!