When should I replace my brake wear sensor?
Brake Pad Wear sensors are designed to “fail” as brake pads wear. They should be changed whenever the pads are replaced or when the vehicle’s warning light indicates.
When does a brake pad wear sensor need to be changed?
Wear sensors are designed to break or complete a circuit as the brake pad wears, and hence are not re-useable and need to be changed whenever the brake pads are replaced or the warning light indicates. What does a Brake Pad Wear Sensor do?
Where are the electronic brake wear sensors located?
Electronic Brake Wear Sensors are mounted on the brake pad on any combination of the four wheels, and may have sensors on 1 to 4 corners of the vehicle. When the brake pad wears and the Electronic Brake wear sensor makes contact with the rotor, a warning is given, usually in the form of a light on the vehicles dashboard.
What makes your brake pads screech when you replace them?
Some brake pads use a semi-metallic layer within the brake pad material or an external sensor designed to screech when the brake pad is due to be replaced. This screeching noise can be heard even when the brakes aren’t being used.
What kind of sensors are on Bendix Brake pads?
Bendix supplies brake pad wear sensors to suit a wide range of vehicles. Our Bendix Euro+ Brake Pads also come with all of the necessary clips, shims and sensors for most popular makes, so that you’re fully equipped for your next brake pad change. Ask your mechanic for Bendix brakes at your next service.
When do I need to change the brake sensor?
The wear sensors are designed to break or complete a circuit once the brake pad has worn enough for the sensor to contact the brake rotor. A warning light will usually light up on the dash, indicating it’s time for a brake pad change.
How can you tell when your brake pads need to be changed?
Signs of even brake pad wear are indicated by equal amounts of material on both pads for each tire. Tip: You should seek brake pads with wear indicators. Wear indicators let you know when it is time to change your brake pads either by sound, sensors, or by visually inspecting the indicator on the brake pad.
How does a brake pad wear sensor work?
Electronic brake pad wear sensors replace the traditional metal squealer tabs found more commonly in braking systems. These tabs work by rubbing against the rotor once the pads have reached the end of their service life. By making a loud squeal, it lets the driver know that the brakes are up for a service.
When to replace Bendix brake pad wear sensors?
As brake pad wear sensors are designed to break or complete a circuit by contacting the brake rotor, they aren’t a reusable item. Brake pad wear sensors should be replaced with every brake pad change. Bendix supplies brake pad wear sensors to suit a wide range of vehicles.