Brake Pad Warning Light

alanedge · 9th July 2022, 19:04

Had new brake pads fitted a few weeks ago as warning light came on. All was well at first but now warning light coming on intermittently. Anyone got any ideas what the problem might be?

suzublu · 9th July 2022, 19:27

Check the wire from the pad warning connection, might have worn through 😎

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xsport · 9th July 2022, 20:55

you dont say if you had new pad warning switch replaced. if it came on before , it will come on again if worn. as above check the wiring for any damage along the cable length.

stocktake · 9th July 2022, 20:59

As others have said when you had new pads fitted they will have had to fit a new sensor as the old one is sacrificial. If the sensor cable isnt correctly routed and clipped then the wheel will foul the cable when on full lock and will wear it through this will break the curcuit and bring the light on.

alanedge · 10th July 2022, 11:57

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Originally Posted by stocktake

As others have said when you had new pads fitted they will have had to fit a new sensor as the old one is sacrificial. If the sensor cable isnt correctly routed and clipped then the wheel will foul the cable when on full lock and will wear it through this will break the curcuit and bring the light on.

Sorry I should've said... mechanic says he's fitted new sensors.

alanedge · 10th July 2022, 11:59

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Originally Posted by xsport

you dont say if you had new pad warning switch replaced. if it came on before , it will come on again if worn. as above check the wiring for any damage along the cable length.

Sorry, yes new sensors fitted.

sln8458 · 10th July 2022, 12:05

Have a look at the front drivers side sensor cable
This is what happened to mine, same symptoms

stocktake · 10th July 2022, 12:30

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Originally Posted by alanedge

Sorry I should've said... mechanic says he's fitted new sensors.

Then it is possible he hasn't made sure they dont catch the tyre when you turn a corner and it has rubbed through the wire

alanedge · 10th July 2022, 12:41

New sensors fitted with new brake pads. Never had this problem before.

alanedge · 10th July 2022, 12:46

Ok Thanks Dave.

9th July 2022, 19:04	#1
alanedge Newbie Rover 75 CDT Classic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Birmingham Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Brake Pad Warning Light Had new brake pads fitted a few weeks ago as warning light came on. All was well at first but now warning light coming on intermittently. Anyone got any ideas what the problem might be?

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,586 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	As others have said when you had new pads fitted they will have had to fit a new sensor as the old one is sacrificial. If the sensor cable isnt correctly routed and clipped then the wheel will foul the cable when on full lock and will wear it through this will break the curcuit and bring the light on. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Check the wire from the pad warning connection, might have worn through 😎 Sent from my SM-A326B using Tapatalk

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xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,636 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	you dont say if you had new pad warning switch replaced. if it came on before , it will come on again if worn. as above check the wiring for any damage along the cable length.

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alanedge Newbie Rover 75 CDT Classic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Birmingham Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New sensors fitted with new brake pads. Never had this problem before.

10th July 2022, 12:46	#10
alanedge Newbie Rover 75 CDT Classic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Birmingham Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok Thanks Dave.