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Feb 22, 2003 | 08:24 PM

Kristoffer

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Brake Pad Sensor

I just installed new brake pads & rotors thanks to Robins Web Site. Robin You ROCK!!!! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

But I am having trouble with the brake pad sensor. Of course I broke some but I'm having trouble with one that just seems to big!! I installed the pads then went to slide it in & it just will not go in. Am I suposed to put it behind the pad before I put the pad in or is there another trick?

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Feb 22, 2003 | 08:45 PM

Paul M

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Kristoffer,

If you are referring to the piece with the spring that fits into the pad, you need to attach it to the pad before installing the pad in the caliper.

Feb 22, 2003 | 09:16 PM

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Or a better alternative still: forget about the sensors altogether! The pads are so easy to check through the spokes, and if you DE at all, you'd be in there bleeding brakes anyway. I ditched my sensor wires (just wire-tied them back out of the way) at my first pad change almost two years ago and haven't looked back since....just my opinion, FWIW

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Feb 23, 2003 | 01:05 AM

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From Edward <blockquote>quote:<hr />Or a better alternative still: forget about the sensors altogether! <hr /></blockquote>I did a similar mod, only I cut off the sensor at the wires just downstream of the connector, stripped the two wires, then connected them with a wire nut. The pad thickness is downright easy to check with a flashlight looking in at the inner side of the caliper even with the wheels in place.

Feb 23, 2003 | 01:08 AM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Edward:
... haven't looked back since....<hr /></blockquote>Edward
That's good. 'Cause if your brakes go, it's not what's behind you that matters.

Kristoffer
In your post are you referring to the brake sensor (length of wire w/a connector to the outside edge of the brake pad) or the anti-squeal discs that fit into the pistons & affix to the back of the pad?

BTW, if you decide not to use the sensors, note they have a normally closed circuit, so be sure the 2 wires to each sensor are connected or you'll have a warning light.

Feb 23, 2003 | 01:59 AM

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In your post are you referring to the brake sensor (length of wire w/a connector to the outside edge of the brake pad) or the anti-squeal discs that fit into the pistons & affix to the back of the pad?
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The brake sensor. I didn't have any trouble with the anti squeal.

FYI I am not using OEM pads, but there is a space for the sensors.

Feb 23, 2003 | 03:48 AM

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I agree with the other guys...just cut off the end of the old sensors, solder the wires together, use a heat-shrink cover on it, and tie-strap it to the strut. I did this so that I could replace with real sensors if I wanted...not cutting of the wiring or the plug on the strut. I found the old sensors were junk anyways...they were corroded into the pads and I had to cut the wires to remove the pads!

Its been working fine for a few years...this is for people who actually check their brake pads once in a while!

Cheers,

Mike