KMAN

I install a set of pagid break pads the other day when I got the break lining wear message. After installing the pads I went to the dealer ship to have this message turned off. They told me that it is not possible to do this. Is this true? I did not disconnect the sensors, just tied them out of the way.

MacPhisto

Maybe you accidently partially unplugged one of the sensor when you were doing your work? I'd go back and make sure they are all firmly plugged in. Also, maybe you accidentally damaged one, that could potentially cause it to trigger.

Also, when you clip them aside, make sure they aren't grounding on anything (although that may or may not make a difference).

That is really all it can be. The system is a fairly primitive one - if you have good sensors, fully plugged in, the car doesn't know or care what brake pads are on.

(Although I suppose its possible that if you accidently unplugged or damaged a sensor, the system now retains the message and even if you fix the problem, you may have to reset it. Although I don't think that is the case - but not sure).

Buellwinkle

Let us know how those Pagids work out, much cheaper than Porterfield. Keep track of dust and noise.

As for that light, that's easy. Connect the sensor wire back up and tie wrap it out of the way.

antonio

do you have a pic of the break pads installed. i mean, i want to change mine but want to see exactly where the sensor is and what it looks like. i too will go with pagid pads. thanks.

KMAN

bullwinkle, I did reconnect the sensor, maybe it came loose or I did something wrong. I will re-check them When I do this I will take pictures of the sensors. So far I am very happy with the pads, no noise and a lot less brake dust

mleskovar

You said you put the Pagids in after getting the wear warning message. You need to either replace the wear sensor or fix it by reconnecting the internal wire that was opened when it wore through....and tie it back. Let us know how the brake dust is and how well they work.

Buellwinkle

Good catch mleskovar, didn't think of it myself because I replaced my factory pads when the car was new and the sensors were happy.

KMAN

Thanks guys, that makes sense. I have had them on for about a month and the dust is minimal. A lot better than factory. I am very pleased with the decrease, I am obessed with clean wheels since I have to bring my car to dealerships for my job and I also want them clean.

antonio

btw, how does your remus sound?? how much did you get it for??

KMAN

Antonio, the Remus sounds nice a little deeper sound but nothing to crazy. As for cost, I work for CEC who is the North American importer of Remus so I did not pay to much. If you are interseted in one PM me and I could hepl you out. MSRP is $589 US for the exhaust & $229 for the front silencer. Here is a pic of it.

jswedberg

I know it's a little thing, but it pains me to see so many people call 'em "break" pads instead of "brake" pads.

MB-BOB

You're in good company js, I agree with you.

antonio

i guess im guilty for writing "break" pads. to be honest, i never intend do but i guess i type so fast that it comes out that way. anyways, next time i know to spell it the correct way.....break pads.

MacPhisto

LOL! Good one!

Diego

Hi guys!! i am on a vacation right now but i could not resist to check the forum just a little bit!! and I have a question! I want to buy new Brake pads for my coupe but i do not know which one! i know that poterfields work great and no dust! but in this threat i read that the pagids are good also and they are cheaper because i don't want to spend a lot of money in porterfields if it is not neccessary so what you recomend and the people who have the pagids please tell me if them still working fine and where is the best place to guy them and how much!! thanks

Buellwinkle

I got the Porterfields because of a group buy that I put together for $100. Don't know when I'll need brakes again since they are supposed to last a long time but I can tell you that I will not pay $169 for Porterfields, I would opt for the Pagids for $50 on the next go around.

Matt230K

where's the best place to get the pagids? are they nearly dustless like the porterfields?

Buellwinkle

I know they have them at http://buymbparts.com/ but I don't know anything about this place so please don't accept this as a recommendation, just information. It's about $50 for the front set.

As far as Pagid, they are a reputable brand included in many Brembo brake kits. From information I've gathered on various forums, people that use Pagid pads are satisfied with them and they produce very little dust.

Hate to sound wishy washy but I hate endorsing a product I haven't personaly used but I will try them when my Porterfields wear out. At $50 it's a low risk investment.

KMAN

I thought that I bought my Pagids from performance products, but I was just on their site and can not find them. I will check the box when I go home today. I am very pleased with them and their is very little dust compared to stock. I never tried the porterfields so I can not compare.

Buellwinkle

How's the pads doing after a few weeks? Any unexpected squealing, dust, noise? My wife's Honda dusts like crazy and they wear out in 12K miles so if Pagid has them for her car I'll probably get them if your experience is still favorable.

KMAN

no problems at all so far and they now have about 7500 miles on them. No noises and very little dust. will use again.

young

off topic a little. but our cars have a low brake pad warning system? and no, i don't have my manual so don't give me a RTM!!!

KMAN

I am assuming you are asking what do you do with the sensors. i just tied them out of the way.

young

no. my front right brake pad is squealing a little. i assumed that that meant the pad was wearing thin.

but your post says that there is a sensor. is that sensor to warn you about the pads? b/c i don't get any malfunction message right now.

mleskovar

The 320 has it on both front pads and the right rear pads. Porterfield pads do not have the hole or bracket to mount the warning sensor...but it should be easy enough to drill a hole in the pad in the right place and glue them in if you want the sensors to work. I find it too easy to just look at the pad wear to worry about the warning light working or not. Do the Pagid pads have the sensor mounting holes and brackets?