"Brake Wear!" Message Too Early?
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"Brake Wear!" Message Too Early?
Hey guys,
My 2003 E500 just gave me the brake-wear message. The thing is, the brakes are all relatively new (about 5000mi on them) and I have not driven very hard on them. There is no squeaking at all.
Any idea why I am getting this message?
Thanks
My 2003 E500 just gave me the brake-wear message. The thing is, the brakes are all relatively new (about 5000mi on them) and I have not driven very hard on them. There is no squeaking at all.
Any idea why I am getting this message?
Thanks
#3
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Sensor was most likely broken off and is either touching or has a build up allowing the sensor to trip. I had the issue this week. I ordered pads and looked at them after to find out they didn't need replacing.
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From memory...
Take the wheel off. Look behind the caliper for the sensor (youll see the wire). Disconnect and put a new sensor in. Put the wheel back on.
Take the wheel off. Look behind the caliper for the sensor (youll see the wire). Disconnect and put a new sensor in. Put the wheel back on.
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Thanks again!
#10
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That I am unsure of. I remember when I lived in PoDunk NoWhere that the local Advance Auto had a sensor in stock. No Mercedes dealer for miles. I usually use whatever comes with the brakes I install.
#11
It is most likely the brake pad wear sensor as everybody else indicated.
Here is the link for the part:
AutohausAZ - Brake pad wear sensor
Disclaimer: Make sure to check the year and model of the vehicle before placing the order
Here is the link for the part:
AutohausAZ - Brake pad wear sensor
Disclaimer: Make sure to check the year and model of the vehicle before placing the order
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It probably won't throw a code but would give a check brake type alarm. Almost all cars do. Just open hood and check the fluid, be SURE to use the correct fluid in the owners manual failure to use the correct fluid can be VERY expensive.