front brake pads

plisken · 22nd August 2010, 22:34

for the mot last november the garage said that the inside pads at the front were getting low. i thought i would wait a bit before i replaced them thinking that they would last for a bit longer if they got too low then the warning would come on.
noticed today with the window down that the brakes were squeaky at low speeds. surely the display should whinge if the pads are too low. does the sensor only check the outer pads?

kissifer1972 · 22nd August 2010, 23:11

IIRC the sensor only goes to one pad and only on one side (driver's side IIRC).

The sensor will tell you when 2 of your 8 pads are low only. Of course, if your brake system is functioning correctly that will be sufficient.

If yours is wearing the inner pads faster than the outers then maybe the pads are not moving correctly in their runners?

Chris

T-Cut · 23rd August 2010, 10:15

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Originally Posted by plisken

Does the sensor only check the outer pads?

A wear sensor is attached to the inboard pad of the front and rear offside brakes. The squeaking doesn't necessarily mean the pads are worn out. When a sensor pops the screen warning, the pad in question has several thousand miles of normal use left. According to the handbook the warning is purposely given early to allow you ample time to arrange a service.

TC

22nd August 2010, 22:34	#1
plisken Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 90 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	front brake pads for the mot last november the garage said that the inside pads at the front were getting low. i thought i would wait a bit before i replaced them thinking that they would last for a bit longer if they got too low then the warning would come on. noticed today with the window down that the brakes were squeaky at low speeds. surely the display should whinge if the pads are too low. does the sensor only check the outer pads?

22nd August 2010, 23:11	#2
kissifer1972 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Conn Tourer & Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Queensbury Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	IIRC the sensor only goes to one pad and only on one side (driver's side IIRC). The sensor will tell you when 2 of your 8 pads are low only. Of course, if your brake system is functioning correctly that will be sufficient. If yours is wearing the inner pads faster than the outers then maybe the pads are not moving correctly in their runners? Chris __________________ Mods so far X-Power Performance Upgrade LED interior lights and sidelights Genuine Rover Xenons - now removed and sold Kenlowe fan Synergy 2 EGR Bypass