Removal of brake pad wear sensors

[LindsayMac]

Going to fit my RS29 pads to the GT3 tonight, planning not to re-install the wear sensors. How do I avoid getting a brake warning light on the dash? Anybody had any experience with this


LindsayMac

[Magic919]

I think you just cut the ends off and earth the wires. Someone suggested cable tying them to the brake pipes.

[smj996c]

Join the 2 red wires together from the old sensor solder and insulate with some plastic shrink wrap.

[Rockster]

LindsayMac said:

Going to fit my RS29 pads to the GT3 tonight, planning not to re-install the wear sensors. How do I avoid getting a brake warning light on the dash? Anybody had any experience with this


LindsayMac

What I did when I ran sans break wear sensors was to take the old sensor and double plastic bag the sensor end then zip tie the sensor wiring to the lower portion of the strut housing. Use two zip ties.

I never cut the sensor end off nor did I remove the wire from the harness. Leaving the sensor wire connected protects this connection from moisture, dirt and possible damage.

[spyderman8]

I've got Performance Friction PF06s on my 986 at the moment and they don't have holes for the sensors. I just don't anything wired in at all and I don't have any warning lights.

[bobsan]

I used to tie the cable to brake line, but recently started cutting them short upto the connector and wrapping the wires together and heat shrinking the ends, much neater.

Bottom line is the two wires must be connected together that complete a circuit that runs right around the car.

I always say: if you need a dash light to tell you your pads are low, you're not really paying attention.

[Rockster]

bobsan said:

I used to tie the cable to brake line, but recently started cutting them short upto the connector and wrapping the wires together and heat shrinking the ends, much neater.

Bottom line is the two wires must be connected together that complete a circuit that runs right around the car.

I always say: if you need a dash light to tell you your pads are low, you're not really paying attention.

You need a better saying.

My eyes and that of the techs that service my cars keep me informed about the pads and rotors, not only their estimated remaining life but their condition and that of the calipers and seals, etc.

The warning light tells me it is time to change the pads, at least. Without the sensors I'd have to get down and fiddle around to measure every brake pad/rotor, unless I waited to hear pad backing plate against rotor.

Give me the brake wear sensors and the warning light any day. A real time saver.