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Author Subject: Pad Wear Sensors
stu

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Post #1
Afternoon all,

I've had a quick search but haven't found the exact information I require. People talk about cutting the wires off the brake pads but what I want to know is if it's safe to cut the wire completely off the car? Will this make the warning light come on on the dash?

I obviously don't use them anymore because I've converted my brakes with Ash's 330mm kit.

If I just cut the wire right back to where it comes out from behind the wheel arch liner and tape up the end will that be ok? Or do I need to unplug the other end? Has anyone got a picture of where the other end plugs into?

I tried to trace where the wires went but they seem to go into the wing somewhere, I can't see any obvious plugs in the engine bay anywhere.

Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thumbs up
Posted 8th Apr 2010 at 17:50
james_gti6

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Post #2
THE LIGHT ONLY COMES ON WHEN THE CIRCUIT IS MADE THROUGH THE DISC TO THE OTHER PAD, SO CUTTING THE WIRE WILL LEAVE THE LIGHT OFF

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Posted 8th Apr 2010 at 18:00
ballardpaul

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Post #3
No need to shout!

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Posted 8th Apr 2010 at 18:02
james_gti6

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ha im in work and its always on caps lock, LOL

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Posted 8th Apr 2010 at 18:52
ballardpaul

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Post #5
That's cool Razz my work computer is the same.

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Posted 8th Apr 2010 at 18:54
kyleey2k

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Post #6
Just cut em mate. No warning light will appear Smile
Posted 8th Apr 2010 at 20:13
stu

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Post #7
So, am I right in saying that nothing will happen if I cut the wire right back where it comes out from the wheel arch liner, and remove the plug from the hub the light will not come on?

I just want to make sure before I do it.
Posted 13th Apr 2010 at 17:29
anth

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Post #8
Thats fine, as said the light only comes on when the circuit is complete.

If the wires touch then the light will come on so put a bit of tape round each one if you want to.
Posted 13th Apr 2010 at 17:33
stu

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Post #9
Nice one, I was going to tape them up after cutting them. Yes

Just wanted to make sure I had it right before cutting anything.
Posted 13th Apr 2010 at 17:35
blaze wip

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Post #10
Is there any chance at all that you may want to return the car to standard in the future?

If so, don't cut the wire. I doubt it's harming anything where it is.

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Posted 13th Apr 2010 at 17:58
anth

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Post #11
To be honest alot of people seem to cut these anyway as alot of them are f*cked in the first place. This isnt always the case though.
Posted 13th Apr 2010 at 18:31

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