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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by dhs-9, May 9, 2007.

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  1. dhs-9

    dhs-9 Formula Junior

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    #1 dhs-9, May 9, 2007
    Does anyone have a photo or info on the 328's brake sensor wire. I would like to know how it goes in the pad. If changing brake pads is the wire reusable or do you need to put a new one one (both fronts and both back???). If you need to replace it where do you get them.

    Thanks

    Dave
     
  2. Gerry328

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    #2 Gerry328, May 9, 2007
    The wire is a wear sensor and is not normally reusable. The only source for pads with the sensor is the dealer. Expect to pay big bucks for OE pads, over $300. The sensor is normally open and many folks use aftermarket pads and do not bother with the sensor.
     
  3. dhs-9

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    #3 dhs-9, May 9, 2007
    I suppose I could drill teh pad and put the wire in then silicone it in at the top.
     
  4. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #4 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, May 9, 2007
    You don't need a sensor. Save your money and buy good aftermarket pads and just check them out visually now and then. $300+ is crazyass stupid for a cute add on toy wire that you can live without.
     
  5. wolftalk

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    #5 wolftalk, May 9, 2007
    that would work. It's just a bare wire in a sleeve. When the pad wears enough for the rotor to wear/melt away the sleeve, the wire touches the rotor and provides a ground path to the dashboard light.

    I installed porterfield pads, and didn't bother with the wire either.
     

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