Brake pad sensor
Discussion
The brake pads were pretty low on my car, and the dash brake warning light came on which is triggered by the pad wear sensor. I've changed the pads, but the warning light is still on. Does anyone know if the light should go out with the sensor not connected to anything, as it doesn't seem to do this? I would imagine the warning light is normally off for open-circuit (e.g. disconnected) and then switches on when the sensor shorts. Is this correct?
Cheers for any advice....
If you disconnect the sensor the light stays on. New sensors cost a couple of £ at German & Swedish etc. and the light will re-set when a sensor is fitted. I'd recommend fitting a new one as your new pads may wear at a different rate to the previous anyway. 10 minute job if you're quick& only 1 side has break wear sensor fitted.
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