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Old 5th April 2014, 08:44 PM
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My brake pad warning light came on this evening, however all 4 pads have well over half their life remaining.

I had just washed the car before I moved it. Is there a hands the sensor could've been knocked somehow? I really wasn't rough with the power hose though.
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Old 5th April 2014, 08:49 PM
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If there is at least half of the material left then more likely it was going to happen due to some poor connection issue probably and it finally, unfortunately, happened.
Unplug the connector, check for any signs of water or possibly damaged wire, dry/repair it and see.
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Old 6th April 2014, 10:02 AM
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Thanks. I take it you need the wheels off to check that? Couldn't see anything through the spokes.

No way to determine which corner is at fault?!
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Old 6th April 2014, 02:38 PM
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Light is away off again!
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Old 6th April 2014, 03:02 PM
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If its a loose sensor then will only be the front, no sensors on the rear but they work through the handbrake ECU which works of the pad thickness..... So only two wheels to check
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Old 7th April 2014, 09:05 AM
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Thanks. I spoke too soon I fear, it comes on at some point in each journey now.

I'll get the wheels off and have a look at the weekend.

Whats best to use to clean the connection?
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