How big is the brake wear sensor on a Mercedes Benz?
Unfortunately, MB’s cost cutting left only one sensor on your car, so all you are seeing is that the right front pads are worn to about the thickness of a dime, doesn’t tell you anything about the other pads which can be better or worse. Just have to ask yourself, are you feeling lucky?
What happens when brake pads and sensors are replaced?
Once the pads and sensors are replaced the brake wear warning should disappear almost immediately. You might need to turn the ignition on and off a few times, but that’s it. Oh. 125K miles on what I think were the original pads and rotors, although I can’t be sure because the car had 85K miles on it when we bought it.
Why is my brake light not working on my Mercedes?
Yes it could be the brake light switch. It could be other problems such as low brake fluid level or failed ABS wheel speed sensor. There is no certain way to know without first doing some troubleshooting. Where is the brake light swtich located on a Mercedes-Benz? Right above the brake pedal.
When is it time to change your Mercedes brakes?
Mercedes Brakes have wear sensors that warn when it’s time to change your brakes. This video shows you how to do it yourself.
How does the brake wear sensor work on a Mercedes Benz?
The brake wear sensors have two wires running to contacts embedded in plastic within them. The sensors are triggered when the pads (and thus the plastic of the wear sensors) wear down to the point where the two wires feeding into / out of them created a CLOSED circuit (or short) through the brake rotor.
Once the pads and sensors are replaced the brake wear warning should disappear almost immediately. You might need to turn the ignition on and off a few times, but that’s it. Oh. 125K miles on what I think were the original pads and rotors, although I can’t be sure because the car had 85K miles on it when we bought it.
What to do when the brake pad wear indicator warning light is on?
What to do when the brake pad wear indicator warning light is on. If the light comes on, you should bring the vehicle to a certified technician to have the brakes replaced. More than likely, the light will shut off with the new pads installed. However, any issues with the sensors themselves will cause the light to turn on.
Yes it could be the brake light switch. It could be other problems such as low brake fluid level or failed ABS wheel speed sensor. There is no certain way to know without first doing some troubleshooting. Where is the brake light swtich located on a Mercedes-Benz? Right above the brake pedal.