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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Brake pad sensor light, is it a must to replace the sensor itself?

Planning on replacing my wife's brake pads since her brake sensor light came on, not sure if because this was triggered I will have to replace the sensor itself. Don't want to start doing the job only to find out I have to run to the dealership to get sensors. At the time it does not sound like the sensor is hitting the rotor, only a sensor light.

If I have to replace them are they expensive?
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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Akebono brake pads include new brake sensors. The pads and sensors are about $80 per axle.
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Akebono brake pads include new brake sensors. The pads and sensors are about $80 per axle.
Good call, thanks Domm. Those were the pads I wanted just did not know they came with the sensors.
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Thankfully, Amazon provides a picture showing that they include the sensor. I couldn't find it in their description when I was shopping for new brake pads.
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Thankfully, Amazon provides a picture showing that they include the sensor. I couldn't find it in their description when I was shopping for new brake pads.
Good stuff, thanks again.
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The Akebons I bought came with two sensors per set, you only need one.
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