also, your tech may have had the foresight to just replace them now. that is, he may be very well aware of the sensor and its capacity. Seeing that it was close to the breaking point he may have suggested to just go ahead and do it. If I had the wheel off and it was close enough I may replace the pads now before the sensor goes ( and therefore saving the sensor for the next set of newly replaced pads)

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