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My wear indicators are squealing bad, but there still looks to be 'enough' pad left and they're not dangerously low yet. When does the wear sensor usually get tripped compared to the indicator tab squeaking?
my "cheak brake pads" has been going off for like 3,000 KM (getting the pads replaced this week) but I bought replacements from racing brake for around $500 bucks..front and back
Last edited by avery.whss; 10-07-2015 at 12:18 PM.
Should I wait for the brake pad sensor to go off?
Will I cause damage to my rotors if I wait for the sensor to trip?
When the sensor does go off, approx how much wear do i have left?
5,000km ago I was told I had 20% left on my fronts and 40% left on my rears....so far no sensor signs have shown up
Thanks in advance....
Just check the thickness of your pads regularly.
Originally Posted by gogoquadzilla
I'll tack a related question onto this:
My wear indicators are squealing bad, but there still looks to be 'enough' pad left and they're not dangerously low yet. When does the wear sensor usually get tripped compared to the indicator tab squeaking?
Are you sure the squealing is due to the indicator or just your brakes squealing for not being at temperature?
If your tracking your car or need aggressive pads for a reason there are pads for that available. If you want good quality low dust pads and would rather go have a nice dinner buy these. http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...FYKQHwod9HgM8Q
They take about 10-20 min to change out including removing the wheels. Super simple.
Are you sure the squealing is due to the indicator or just your brakes squealing for not being at temperature?
Well, I guess not, but it sure sounds like the high pitched squeak of the indicator tab. I guess I can get in there and bend it back and find out. I've never had squeaky brakes before, so I honestly don't know what it sounds like compared to the indicator. I understand some say these brakes can be normally squeaky.
Well, I guess not, but it sure sounds like the high pitched squeak of the indicator tab. I guess I can get in there and bend it back and find out. I've never had squeaky brakes before, so I honestly don't know what it sounds like compared to the indicator. I understand some say these brakes can be normally squeaky.
My brakes squeel all day long because I rarely can get them up to temperature in traffic. When I give the brakes a visual check, it looks like there is tons of pad left. These brakes just make a lot of noise.
Theoretically you can pry the sensor out of the old pad and reuse it. Practically - many times they crumble when you try to get them out and need to be discarded/replaced.
A new sensor is about 15$ at the dealership and about 11 $ mailorder.
10-07-2015, 11:39 AM
