Brake sensor question
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Brake sensor question
I am about to change my rotors and pads this saturday(i have the original rotors and pads are all worn). I dont have the sensors in my pads as they were removed and thrown away last time the pads were changed. My question is, how many sensors would I need for the pads on a c32? I did some research and at some sources it said only 2 some all 4 so... The reason I am replacing all pads and front rotors is to get rid of a buzzing noise at 40mph and low speed shaking. Also, I have the brake lining wear warning on my dash that I want to get rid of. Thanks for all replies.
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you can get away with 0,1,2,3,4 but I would go with 4. your pads won't all wear exactly the same. so what if the one that is wearing fastest doesn't have a sensor.... They aren't that expensive.
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I can live with 0. The sensors are not very necessary as you can see the wear of your pads anyways, I just want the "brake lining wear" warning off my dash. If I put only the front two sensors, will the warning go away, or I would have to do all 4?
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does my car have sensors too? that's a very nice option.
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Mercedes has played with different amounts of sensors on all wheels across different models some have 4 in the rear and front. Kuzni you do have sensors. You need to replace all the missing sensors to remove the malfunction. By Just pulling a vin from another 2002 it looks like you will have 2 in the front and 1 in the rear.
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Haven't looked at the C55 yet, but every other benz I have owned, starting with my '87 300D had a sensor on each pad. They way they work is they use the rotor to close the circuit, so if you take them off the light will go out.
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