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Originally Posted by dpgx5
Is it possible that the sensor might not work? I was in nuetral and it was rolling back and I slowly lifted the emerg brake and the back squealed and right side did a dip ? My rear brakes havent been change since the last owner 08/09 not sure he change to axxis deluxe but I don't drive the x that much only summer months? Maybe measure them would be my best bet? Thanks
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If the sensor fails you will get a warning light on the dash saying you need pads. But recall that the sensor is only on one pad per axle, so if the caliper is sticking and one pad is wearing faster, or one side is wearing faster, the sensor could still show as OK even though the pads are worn out. If they have worn unevenly, you don't just need pads but need to fix the calipers and/or slides. Measuring the actual pad thickness is the only way to know any of this.
None of this has anything to do with you lifting the handbrake. The handbrake uses a separate set of drum brakes on the rear for parking, not connected to the disk brakes used for service brakes.
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