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      06-03-2011, 04:51 PM   #1
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Brake pad change light question

Hi,
Is the only thing associated with the pad change light an indication that the pads need changed?

If I were to say accidentally break the sensor wire would that trip the light?

I ask because my light came on, but I don't have the sensors plugged in, but my light came on.

Here's an example found from the Internet of the light

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      06-04-2011, 08:55 AM   #2
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Hi,
If I were to say accidentally break the sensor wire would that trip the light?

I ask because my light came on, but I don't have the sensors plugged in, but my light came on.
Yes. When an open circuit is detected the brake light comes on. The sensors act like a fuse: there is a wire in the sensor and when the sensor wears down enough to break the wire, the light goes off (or comes on in this case).
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      06-04-2011, 10:35 AM   #3
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Thanks! I confirmed a missing sensor. I forgot to wire tie it down...
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