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pembroke
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11. Dec 2009 at 16:02
 
I got new front brake pads three weeks ago and realised that the brake pad warning was still on screen as I went to drive away from the garage. I stopped and asked the mechanic if he had re-set the warning as I was assured the pads would come complete with sensors. Turned out the pads were ordered without sensors??? The brakes felt worse than before for at least 2/3 days. They seem OK now but WTF? Does this all sound OK? Embarrassed
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Reply #1 - 11. Dec 2009 at 16:05
 
pembroke wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 16:02:
I got new front brake pads three weeks ago and realised that the brake pad warning was still on screen as I went to drive away from the garage. I stopped and asked the mechanic if he had re-set the warning as I was assured the pads would come complete with sensors. Turned out the pads were ordered without sensors??? The brakes felt worse than before for at least 2/3 days. These seem OK now but WTF? Does this all sound OK? Embarrassed


Did you pay for sensors? If so i would be asking for some money back.

New pads need time to 'bed in' so you have to take it easy for a few miles, 2 - 3 days depends how far you go  Thumbs Up!

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Reply #2 - 11. Dec 2009 at 16:09
 
Pads don't just need "bedding in" .. they need to be "BEDDED IN"   and correctly ...

Have a read here ... explains it all quite well IMHO ...

http://www.powerbrake.co.za/tech_info/tech_02_bedin.htm

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Reply #3 - 11. Dec 2009 at 16:14
 
pembroke wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 16:02:
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Turned out the pads were ordered without sensors???  .....


All pads come without sensors, sensors are a seperate item that are fitted to the spring clip on the pads. The warning message appears when the plastic clip wears through and the circuit is broken. New sensors will cure the warning, it doesn't require to be 'reset' ....... or you can chop the remnants off, bare back some insulation and short the 2 wires together.  Roll Eyes That will sort the light/message out!  Thumbs Up!  Thumbs Up!
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Reply #4 - 11. Dec 2009 at 16:17
 
Nice info Entwood  Thumbs Up! Thumbs Up!
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