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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 02:02 PM
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Just wondering if anyone has seen this. I replaced the stock pads with porterfields and after putting around 100 miles on them, the Brake Pad warning came on saying I needed new pads. It happened while driving and all I can think about is that one of the sensors came undone but I was pretty careful about putting them back on without damaging them. Anyone else have this? Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 02:28 PM
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You've either put the sensor on incorrectly or damaged it. The sensor is real easy to damage as it gets very brittle.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteTardis
You've either put the sensor on incorrectly or damaged it. The sensor is real easy to damage as it gets very brittle.
+1. What he said. A new one is about $60.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 03:56 PM
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What's interesting is that it didn't happen until I was halfway to Vegas. I'll check them all. Is there a way to test it with a voltmeter? Resistance possibly when grounded vs non-grounded?
 

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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 08:19 PM
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It becomes a ground when worn.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 08:58 PM
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If all else fails find which sensor is dud and causing the message then simply cut and strip the wires up near the plug in the wheel well, twist them together & wrap with insulation tape and zip tie out of the way.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2017 | 04:42 PM
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It becomes a ground when worn.
it must un-ground when worn. It looks like the rear sensor came loose and broke off during driving. I simply grounded the wire again and the light went off. I'll fix it soon enough.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 09:52 PM
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Wouldn’t you expect the Brits to do it backwards.
 
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