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Clavurion 01-23-2022 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bdc101 (Post 1216558)
When you get the "Check brake linings" on the dash, is there any way to tell which axle it thinks is low? I have been searching for a half an hour trying to figure this out. Not even the foxwell will tell me apparently.

Both brake pad wear sensors are wired in series so there is no way of knowing which one has failed without manual check or measuring.

TheFixer 01-23-2022 08:21 PM

Replaced leaky motor mounts.
Replaced bad and leaking oil level sensor.
Replaced torn intake boot.

Fun day. :)

andrewwynn 01-23-2022 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bdc101 (Post 1216558)
When you get the "Check brake linings" on the dash, is there any way to tell which axle it thinks is low? I have been searching for a half an hour trying to figure this out. Not even the foxwell will tell me apparently.


If you push your car, when the fronts are worn you will notice less braking power.

Visual check is the way to go: sensors are front left and back right.

Lisle 81850 Combination Brake Lining Gauge Set,9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OJG327E...NWSRZZGPWWGD9C

Best way to measure.


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Overboost 01-23-2022 09:20 PM

Just look through the wheel and see which end is touching the pad sensor. No pad left, you found your fault. :dunno:

andrewwynn 01-23-2022 09:21 PM

The sensor is pretty pessimistic. Comes on at 3mm. If you drive a lot of highway miles that's 10,000 miles left.

Overboost 01-23-2022 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewwynn (Post 1216572)
The sensor is pretty pessimistic. Comes on at 3mm. If you drive a lot of highway miles that's 10,000 miles left.

10,000 miles with "Check brake linings" on the dash. My OCD kicks in and couldn't make it 3 days.

andrewwynn 01-23-2022 09:31 PM

That's what tape is for. (or just twist the wires to the sensor). I've definitely driven at least 4-6k miles after a sensor lit up.

Overboost 01-23-2022 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewwynn (Post 1216574)
That's what tape is for. (or just twist the wires to the sensor). I've definitely driven at least 4-6k miles after a sensor lit up.

No way. I just can't ignore the obvious. I'm too much of a gearhead to ignore that warning.

If I have any warnings on my dash, I fix the problem.

andrewwynn 01-23-2022 09:37 PM

It's just the "start" of pads are low. You can measure how much is left after you get the initial warning.

3mm is a very pessimistic pad wear value.

Overboost 01-23-2022 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewwynn (Post 1216576)
3mm is a very pessimistic pad wear value.

If you have 3mm of pad left, they are DONE. Some people might see that as "start", I see it as "end".


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